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Max Greenfield Biography

Birth Name:Max Greenfield

Birth Place:Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Was twice nominated for Teen Choice Awards in the category of Choice TV Male Scene Stealer for "New Girl," once in 2012 and a second time in 2013
  • Was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Awards for best supporting actor in a comedy series for "New Girl" in 2013
  • Married casting director Tess Sanchez in 2008 and the couple welcomed their first child in the early 2010s
  • Began his acting career after high school and first appeared as a guest star on TV series like "Boston Public" and "Gilmore Girls․"
  • Earned his first producing credit for "The Gentlemen's League" in 2010 for the Audience Network
  • Gained widespread acclaim after agreeing to co-star in Fox's "New Girl" in 2011, a role that has earned him numerous award nominations including a Primetime Emmy
  • He chose a "Saturday Night Live" theme for his bar mitzvah

Awards

  • 2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Breakthrough Performer of the Year: nominated
  • 2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
  • 2013Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
  • 2013INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2018OFTA Television Award-Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: winner
  • 2025Razzie Award-Worst Screen Combo: nominated