Max Minghella

Max Giorgio Choa Minghella was born in Hampstead, London, England, on September 16, 1985. He is the son of Oscar-winning director Anthony Minghella and choreographer Carolyn Choa. Minghella became a member of the National Youth Theatre and later attended Columbia University from 2005 to 2009, studying history. His early exposure to film sets due to his father’s career provided a foundational understanding of the industry, though he initially considered a career as a music video director.

Minghella’s acting career began with an uncredited appearance in his father’s film ‘Cold Mountain’ (2003). His first professional role was in ‘Bee Season’ (2005), followed by ‘Syriana’ (2005) where he played George Clooney’s character’s son. He continued to act in films like ‘Art School Confidential’ (2006) and ‘Elvis & Anabelle’ (2007). A notable milestone in his acting career was his role as Divya Narendra in David Fincher’s ‘The Social Network’ (2010), which earned him a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nomination for ensemble work. He also appeared in ‘The Ides of March’ (2011) and ‘The Internship’ (2013).

Beyond acting, Minghella expanded into other roles in the entertainment industry. In 2013, he executive produced ‘The Two Faces of January’ for Working Title. His directorial debut came with the film ‘Teen Spirit’ in 2018, which he also wrote. He also wrote and produced “The 9th Life of Louis Drax” (2016). On television, Minghella is known for his role as Nick Blaine in the Hulu series ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017–2025), for which he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in 2021. His recent projects include acting roles in ‘Spiral’ (2021), ‘Babylon’ (2022), and directing the upcoming film ‘Shell’ (2024). He is also cast in “Clayface” (2026) and “Industry” Season 4 (TBA).