Max Adler
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1986-01-17
    • Born Place: Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Max Adler

Max Adler is an American actor known for his versatile performances across television and film. He was born on January 17, 1986, in Queens, New York, and later moved with his family to Arizona, where he attended Horizon High School. After graduating, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career.Adler gained significant recognition for his role as Dave Karofsky on the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015). His portrayal of a closeted gay high school athlete grappling with his identity and bullying received critical acclaim, particularly for its emotional depth and its contribution to discussions about LGBTQ+ youth issues. This role led to his involvement with "The It Gets Better Project," where he offered insights on bullying and encouraged self-acceptance.Beyond Glee, Max Adler has built an extensive film and televisionography. His TV credits include appearances in popular shows such as S.W.A.T., The Flash (as Jaco Birch / The Hotness), Criminal Minds, Bones, Mom, The Big Bang Theory, NCIS, The Rookie, Shameless, and Switched at Birth, among many others.In film, Adler has appeared in a variety of genres. His notable film roles include Sully (2016), The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020), Love and Honor (2012), 23 Blast (2014), Mope (2019), and most recently, Scrambled (2024). He also has a role in the upcoming film Goodbye Stranger (2025).Adler is also a resident artist with The Porters of Hellsgate theatre company in Los Angeles, having performed in several Shakespearean productions.In his personal life, Max Adler is married to Jennifer Bronstein. The couple got engaged in 2012 while visiting Rome and were married on December 19, 2015. They welcomed their first child, a son named Dylan Remington, on March 27, 2020. He is also actively involved in charity work, particularly for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to support research for FSHD, a condition that has affected his mother and grandmother.

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