Actor Maximiliano Hernández has built a career across film and television through a combination of craft, persistence, and creative curiosity. In this conversation with Soulivity contributor D’angelo Thompson, Hernández reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey as a performer, the lessons he has learned along the way, and what it takes to build a meaningful and lasting career in an unpredictable industry.
Hollywood actor and writer Maximiliano Hernandez was born in Brooklyn, NY. He is the middle of three children born to Honduran immigrants Jose Maximiliano & Maria Elena Hernandez. He began acting at Bishop Ford High School in order to get out of detention. Because of this start, he continued acting in college where he auditioned. Then, he was accepted into the BFA program at the Leonard Davis Center For The Performing Arts in Harlem. He left the program when he was asked to join the Workhouse Theatre in Tribeca. Later, he was a founding member of the experimental troupe Axis Theatre Company as well as The Hot Box Theatre and Room 203. He has a son named Diego and lives in Los Angeles with his Wife Holly Eve Hernández. (courtesy of IMDb)
Max has performed at countless venues around NY including The Public, The Lucile Lortell, The Cherry Lane and many others. Though theatre was his first love, film and TV paid the bills. Max has worked with directors Joss Whedon, Mira Nair, Gavin O'Connor, Kenneth Branagh, The Russo Brothers, Denis Villeneuve and many others. His TV/film credits include: as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the role of "Jasper Sidwell" in Thor, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and the Agents of Shield television series; "Doc Rios" in The Last Ship;"Chief Toby Clay" in the Hand of God; "Chris Amador" in The Americans; "Silvio" in the movie, Sicario; and, a co-starring role as "Assistant DA Antonio Montez" for season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.
You can find out more information about Max by visiting his IMDb site; and, following him on social media!
IMDb Profile: Maximiliano Hernández
Instagram: maxitois4real
Twitter: @maxitois4real
