max jenkins

Max Jenkins launched his multifaceted career as an actor and writer, earning significant critical acclaim early on with a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Play in 2012 for ‘Unnatural Acts,’ a production he notably co-wrote and co-starred in at the Classic Stage Company. His television work quickly gained momentum, beginning with an appearance in the HBO series ‘High Maintenance,’ where he first featured in the ‘Olivia’ webisode in 2013. This performance swiftly earned recognition, with BuzzFeed including Jenkins in their 2014 list of ’16 Scene-Stealers From TV Comedy,’ solidifying his presence as a compelling talent in the comedy landscape. Jenkins continued to build his profile with a career-defining role as Max Carnegie in the NBC comedy-drama detective series ‘The Mysteries of Laura.’ He became a central figure in the series, starring in 38 episodes across its run from 2014 to 2016, establishing himself as a reliable and charismatic presence in network television.

Most recently, Jenkins has maintained a robust schedule of appearances in a variety of high-profile projects. In 2024, he featured in the series ‘Dead Boy Detectives,’ further showcasing his range in genre television. The same year, he appeared in the film ‘Space Cadet’ and the series ‘Life & Beth,’ demonstrating his continued versatility and demand across both comedic and dramatic platforms in contemporary film and television.