Max William McLaughlin was born on the 28th of March 1992 in Ridgewood, New Jersey. He was raised in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey by his parents Michael and Kathryn McLaughlin. The summer before his first year at Loyola University Maryland, Max watched the movie "Good Will Hunting", and amongst other classic hits. That summer triggered his start for acting. The 'Experience of Theatre' class, during his freshman year in 2010, was when Max got bit by the acting bug. He performed on the stage as the male lead, Adam Sorenson, in "The Shape of Things" the following year. In May 2014, Max graduated from Loyola and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Digital Media specialization) and minored in Theatre. Max currently resides in Los Angeles.