Max Lawrence was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in the neighboring suburb of Silver Spring, Maryland. As the son of two doctors, he was taught early on that every person has a unique story. Growing up, he excelled in martial arts, soccer, and basketball. However, he found a love for the performing arts and story-telling during his high school years.Max went on to attend Ithaca College, where he graduated magna cum laude with a BFA degree in Acting. He has a wide background in various voice, speech, movement, and mask techniques, and has a special passion for classical theatre.Since his arrival to Los Angeles, Max has been seen in both national and regional commercials, and has performed on some of the premier classical stages in the Los Angeles area. He has also found opportunities to teach Shakespeare to students and families in areas of Southern California that are lacking arts programs.In his spare time, Max enjoys writing, cooking, and playing Texas Hold 'Em poker. He continues to play recreational basketball, and is a huge fan of college sports.