Max Burkholder

Personal context

Summary

Max Burkholder is an American actor known for playing Max Braverman in Parenthood and for roles in The Purge and Ted. His work includes both family drama and comedy, and Parenthood brought attention to a character with Asperger’s syndrome. In a 2024 interview, he called himself a “full-throated socialist,” backed collective action to ensure people are clothed, fed, and housed, and said diversity of background and identity brings varied ideas and strengthens storytelling. He also said his identity as a white man has meant few systemic barriers to his career. No public advocacy affiliations or campaign activity are on record.