Max Adler, a talented actor born in Queens, New York, and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, made the bold decision to leave his hometown and relocate to Los Angeles immediately after graduating high school to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.
As a cast member of the Golden Globe Winner for Best Television Series - Comedy, Glee, Adler played the complex and controversial role of Dave Karofsky, a homophobic bully who became a significant character in the show. His outstanding performance earned him a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
After his groundbreaking role on Glee, Adler took on another challenging character, Tank, in the Peabody Award-winning series Switched at Birth. He then collaborated with renowned directors Woody Allen in Cafe Society and Clint Eastwood in Sully.
In 2019, Adler starred in the film Mope, based on a shocking true story, which premiered at Sundance. He also appeared in Aaron Sorkin's Trial of the Chicago 7, both in front of and behind the camera, serving as a co-executive producer.
Adler has had recurring roles on the CW's The Flash, the soap opera Young & The Restless, and has made guest appearances on shows such as The Big Bang Theory, Mom, Bones, and Criminal Minds.
In addition to his acting career, Adler is deeply committed to philanthropic causes, particularly those supporting the LGBTQ+ community, such as GLAAD, The Trevor Project, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. He constantly raises money and awareness for these organizations, demonstrating his dedication to making a positive impact.
