maximiliano hernandez

Maximiliano Hernández was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 12, 1973, the middle child of Honduran immigrants Jose Maximiliano and Maria Elena Hernandez. His involvement in acting began during high school, primarily as a means to avoid detention. This initial exposure led him to pursue acting further in college, where he was accepted into the BFA program at the Leonard Davis Center For The Performing Arts in Harlem. However, he left the program to join the Workhouse Theatre in Tribeca, marking an early turning point in his career toward professional stage work. He further solidified his commitment to theatre by becoming a founding member of the experimental groups Axis Theatre Company, The Hot Box Theatre, and Room 203, performing in various notable venues across New York, including The Public, The Lucile Lortel, and The Cherry Lane.

While theatre was his initial passion, Hernández transitioned into film and television, securing roles that established his presence in Hollywood. Early in his career, he appeared in television series such as “Law & Order,” “24,” and “Numbers,” and in films like “Hotel for Dogs.” A significant milestone in his career came with his casting as Agent Jasper Sitwell in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a role he reprised in multiple films and television series, including “Thor” (2011), “The Avengers” (2012), “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019). He also played FBI Agent Chris Amador in the first season of “The Americans” (2013), and portrayed a corrupt Sonora state policeman in Denis Villeneuve’s film “Sicario” (2015).

Beyond acting, Hernández expanded his career into production and writing. In 2018, he founded The Ministry Filmworks, INC., a company dedicated to producing original American content that highlights compelling narratives. His work as a producer includes the short films “Shinobi” (2018) and “The Scorpion’s Tale” (2018), for which he also served as an executive producer and writer. He also wrote “The Indestructible Jimmy Brown” (2011). His consistent work in varied projects, from blockbuster films to independent productions, demonstrates a versatile acting career and a growing influence behind the camera. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his son, Diego.