Max Giorgio Choa Minghella, a multifaceted English-born individual, excels as both an actor and a filmmaker. Born in Hampstead, London, England, he is the son of renowned choreographer Carolyn Choa and the late Academy Award-winning director Anthony Minghella. Minghella is also the half-brother of Hannah Minghella, who has made a name for herself in the film industry.
Before pursuing his passion for the arts, Minghella was a member of the prestigious National Youth Theatre. He then went on to attend Columbia University, where he honed his skills and knowledge from 2005 to 2009.
Minghella's impressive acting credits include notable roles in films such as 'The Internship', 'The Ides of March', and 'The Social Network', for which he received a Screen Actors Guild award nomination for his ensemble work. Additionally, he starred alongside Blake Lively in the cult classic 'Elvis & Anabelle'.
Beyond his acting endeavors, Minghella has also ventured into the realm of production. In 2013, he executive produced the film 'The Two Faces of January' for Working Title.
Minghella has also demonstrated his creative range by directing music videos. In 2014, he brought his vision to life for Christopher Owens' single 'Nothing More Than Everything To Me'.
His screenwriting debut and directorial debut came with Miramax's 'The 9th Life of Louis Drax', followed by the 2018 film 'Teen Spirit'.
In his personal life, Minghella has been linked to actress Kate Mara from 2010 to 2014.
Minghella's heritage is a unique blend of cultures, with his father being of British descent with Italian roots and his mother being born in Hong Kong with ancestry tracing back to China, India, Jewish, Parsi, English, Irish, and Swedish.
