Max Jenkins

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Max Jenkins

Jenkins at the It Gets Better Project Holiday Show in December 2014
Born (1985-03-13) March 13, 1985
New York City
Occupation Actor, writer
Years active 2009–present

Max Jenkins (born March 13, 1985) is an American actor and writer. He starred as Max Carnegie in NBC's comedy-drama detective series The Mysteries of Laura.[1] He is also known for his appearances in Vimeo's and HBO's acclaimed series High Maintenance.[2]

Career

Jenkins was first seen on High Maintenance in the webisode "Olivia" in 2013, guest-starring opposite Heléne Yorke.[3] Buzzfeed lauded Jenkins and Yorke in their list of "16 Scene-Stealers From TV Comedy" in 2014,[4] while Indiewire praised "Olivia" as "one of the series' strongest and most popular episodes."[5]

Jenkins has also given critically acclaimed[6][7][8] performances in various New York theatre productions,[9] notably Unnatural Acts at Classic Stage Company.[10] The play, co-written by Jenkins and other members of the cast,[11] was nominated for three 2012 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Play.[12]

Upon the premiere of The Mysteries of Laura on September 17, 2014, The Los Angeles Times cited Jenkins as "fabulous," adding that he "may deserve a show of his own."[13]

Personal life

Jenkins was born and raised in New York City.[2]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2009 Breaking Upwards Frosh
2012 Watching TV with the Red Chinese Boy in Gladiator Costume
2014 Fort Tilden Ashley
2014 You Must Be Joking Paul
2014 The Dark Side Bill
2014 Those People Dracula

Television

Year Title Role
2011 Gossip Girl Keith's Assistant
2012 30 Rock U.N. Receptionist
2012 Anderson Live Himself
2013 High Maintenance Max (Asshole)
2014-2016 The Mysteries of Laura Max Carnegie
2015 Orange Is the New Black Drew
2016 High Maintenance Max (Asshole)

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2012 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Play Unnatural Acts Nominated [12]

References

  1. ↑ The Deadline Team. "Craig Frank Upped To Regular on 'The Messengers'; Max Jenkins In 'Mysteries of Laura'", Deadline Hollywood, June 17, 2014. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  2. 1 2 Jenkins, Max. "Max Jenkins | NBC", NBC.com, July 15, 2014. Retrieved on August 24, 2014
  3. ↑ TV News Desk. "VIDEO: HIGH MAINTENANCE "OLIVIA" Webisode – Brooklyn Hipsters You Love to Hate – BWWTVWorld", BroadwayWorld, January 28, 2013. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  4. ↑ Meth, Dan. "16 Scene-Stealers From TV Comedy", Buzzfeed, July 25, 2014. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  5. ↑ Christian, Aymar Jean. "Critic's Picks: 2013's Best Comedy Web Series, and 18 More You Need to Watch Now", Indiewire, December 19, 2013. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  6. ↑ Collins-Hughes, Laura. "In 'Carnival Kids,' a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme With a Twist", The New York Times, June 10, 2014. Retrieved on August 28, 2014.
  7. ↑ Lahr, John. "Carnival Kids", The New Yorker, June 20, 2014. Retrieved on October 9, 2014.
  8. ↑ Giltz, Michael. "Theater: Harvard's Secret Gay Shame in Unnatural Acts", Huffington Post, June 24, 2011. Retrieved on December 1, 2014.
  9. ↑ BroadwayWorld. "Max Jenkins Theatre Credits", BroadwayWorld, June 24, 2011. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  10. ↑ Brantley, Ben. "'Unnatural Acts,' a Harvard Episode", The New York Times, June 23, 2011. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  11. ↑ Brown, Scott. "'A Long-Ago Ivy League Nightmare Sees Daylight in Unnatural Acts", New York Magazine, June 24, 2011. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  12. 1 2 Awards.DramaDesk.Org. "2012 Drama Desk Award Nominees", Drama Desk Awards, January 19, 2013. Retrieved on August 24, 2014.
  13. ↑ McNamara, Mary. "Review: Debra Messing's talents misfire in 'The Mysteries of Laura'", The Los Angeles Times, September 17, 2014. Retrieved on October 8, 2014.
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