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Max Burkholder

Maxwell Henry Wolf Burkholder (born November 1, 1997) is an American actor. He is most notable for his role as Max Braverman in the comedic television drama on NBC, Parenthood. Prior to that, he became known as a voice actor for his roles as Chomper in The Land Before Time, Roo on My Friends Tigger & Pooh and World in the television film Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Destination: Imagination. In 2013, Burkholder appeared in the film The Purge. He is currently a member of the comedy account on Instagram, Max 'n' the Jakey Boys.[1]

Life and career

Burkholder's parents are former actors.[2] Burkholder has a brother named James.[3] He attended Campbell Hall School.[4] Burkholder was accepted into Harvard University as a member of the Class of 2021.[5] There he began his theatrical career appearing in a production of columbinus at Harvard portraying Dylan Klebold/Loner.[6] Burkholder is Jewish.[7][8]

Television

Burkholder has appeared on Parenthood as Max Braverman and as young Mitch on Crumbs. He guest starred on an episode of CSI: Miami, "Death Pool 100" and in an episode of CSI: NY. In addition, he played Billy in one episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody on Disney Channel and was the voice of Samsquatch in Random! Cartoons. He also appeared in the television series In Treatment and Love for Rent and played the role of Duncan in the episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Brave New World". He also played a child at an airport in an episode of The O.C..[9]

Burkholder has lent his voice for several shows. He voiced Chomper in the television series The Land Before Time, based on film series of the same name. He also provided the voice of Roo on My Friends Tigger & Pooh (taking over the role from Jimmy Bennett) and played "World" the imaginary friend inside a toybox in Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, Destination: Imagination (2008).[10]

For Burkholder's role as Max Braverman on Parenthood, executive producer Jason Katims said consultant Wayne Tashjian, a behavioral psychologist, looked at the script and met with Burkholder and his mother about those scenes involving the character of Max. Burkholder and his mother then practiced the scenes by themselves. For special scenes, the show employed a second consultant to ensure accuracy.[11]

Film

Burkholder played Max in Daddy Day Care (2003) and also appeared in Friends with Money (2006).[12] He played the son of James Sandin in the horror film The Purge in the summer of 2013.[13][14]

Filmography

Burkholder at the December 2011 Voice Awards

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ^ "Max 'n' the Jakey Boys". instagram.com. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  2. ^ Dickson, Evan (May 21, 2013). "[Interview] Max Burkholder On Surviving 'The Purge'". Bloody Disgusting. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  3. ^ "I haven't posted in a long time so here's a picture of me and my brother circa 2008 faceswapped". instagram.com.
  4. ^ Topel, Fred (September 26, 2013). "Exclusive Interview: Max Burkholder on Parenthood". Fan Voice. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  5. ^ Lee, Esther (September 26, 2015). "Peter Krause Still Keeps in Touch With His 'Parenthood' Costars (And Not Just Girlfriend Lauren Graham!)". Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  6. ^ Rivera, Bruce (November 2, 2017). "'columbinus' Addresses an American tragedy". Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  7. ^ "Jews in the News: Jon Lucas, Jonathan Keltz and Ben Stiller". jewishtampa.com. 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  8. ^ https://www.instagram.com/max_burkholder/p/BcgFBn4A31q/
  9. ^ "The O.C. Fun Fact: Which Parenthood actor starred in The O.C." everythingtheoc.com. February 6, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "Max Burkholder". imdb.com. December 20, 2020. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "Speaking with Jason Katims of 'Parenthood'". Autism Speaks Official Blog. March 24, 2010. Archived from the original on April 30, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2013.
  12. ^ "Friends With Money". tvguide.com. 2006. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  13. ^ Elsen, Megan (February 1, 2012). "Max Burkholder, Adelaide Kane Join Ethan Hawke For Futuristic Thriller 'Vigilandia". thefilmstage.com. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  14. ^ "First Details on Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes' The Purge". ComingSoon.net. December 4, 2012. Retrieved November 30, 2013.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Max Wolf Burkholder (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved May 22, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
  16. ^ "Unbelievably hyped for this!! Catch me walking around town with my bear best friend". instagram.com.

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