Max Carver(bornRobert Maxwell Martensen Jr;[1][2]August 1, 1988) is an American actor. He is known for his role asPreston Scavoin theABCtelevision seriesDesperate Housewives(2008–2012),[3]asAidenon the MTV teen-horror dramaTeen Wolf(2013–2015), and in the first season of theHBOseriesThe Leftovers(2014); his twin brotherCharlie Carverportrayed the twin of his characters in all three shows.
Max Carver | |
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 Carver in 2019 | |
| Born | Robert Maxwell Martensen Jr August 1, 1988 San Francisco,California,U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California(BA) |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Father | Robert Martensen |
| Relatives | Charlie Carver(brother) |
Early life and education
editMax Carver was born in San Francisco, California, on August 1, 1988. His identical twin brother Charles was born seven minutes earlier on July 31.[4]Before he began acting professionally, he was known as Max Martensen.[citation needed]His father was physician, historian, and authorRobert Martensen,and his mother, Anne Carver, is a philanthropist and community activist.[5]In 1992, Anne and her new husband Denis Sutro moved the family to Calistoga inNapa Valley.[citation needed]Max attended high school atSt. Paul’s SchoolinConcord,New Hampshire,from which he graduated in 2007.[citation needed]In 2012, he graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in English.[citation needed]
Career
editCarver's acting debut was with his brother in the ABC television series,Desperate Housewives;in which they played Preston and Porter Scavo, sons toLynette ScavoandTom Scavo.[6]He then appeared with his brother inseason 3of MTV'sTeen Wolfin 2013 as a pair of twin werewolves – Max played Aiden, and Charlie played Ethan.[7][8]In that same year, it was announced that they were cast in the first season of HBO seriesThe Leftovers.[9][10][11]
Carver has also acted separately from his brother. He has guest starred on shows such asThe Office,Good Luck Charlie,Victorious,andBest Friends Forever.He had a cameo role in the 2014 comedyMantervention,playing Lifeguard Joe.[12][13]He made his principal film debut in 2014 inAsk Me Anything,co-starring withBritt Robertson,Justin Long,andMartin Sheen.
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dean Slater: Resident Advisor | Pissed off guy | |
| 2014 | Ask Me Anything | Rory | |
| Mantervention | Lifeguard Joe | ||
| 2017 | Fist Fight | Daniel | |
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Snug | ||
| 2018 | In the Cloud | Caden | |
| 2022 | The Batman | The Twin |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Preston Scavo | Recurring role; 40 episodes |
| 2009 | The Office | Eric | Episode: "Gossip" |
| 2010 | Good Luck Charlie | Brad | Episode: "Double Whammy" |
| 2012 | Best Friends Forever | Corey | Episode: "Single and Lovin' It" |
| Victorious | Evan Smith | Episode: "The Blonde Squad" | |
| NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Thad | Episode: "16 Hop Street" | |
| Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn | Cadmon Lasky | Web series; main role | |
| 2013 | The Cheating Pact | Jordan | Television film |
| 2013–2015 | Teen Wolf | Aiden | Recurring role (season 3), Guest role (season 5); 20 episodes |
| 2014 | The Leftovers | Adam Frost | Main role (season 1) |
| Grand Theft Auto: Give Me Liberty | Claude | Television film | |
| 2015 | The Following | Reggie | Episode: "Home" |
| 2016 | Filthy Preppy Teens | Chaad Bishop | Main role |
| Cupcake Wars | Himself | Guest star | |
| 2017 | Blooms | Andrew Bloom |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | "Rough Sweat" | White China Gold | Thomas |
| "Where Is the Love?" | The Black Eyed Peasfeaturing The World | Himself |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Association | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Screen Actors Guild Award | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Desperate Housewives | Nominated | [14] |
References
edit- ^California Birth Index 1905-1995, Ancestry
- ^Reid, Joe (July 31, 2015)."Today in TV History: Happy Birthday To TV Twin Charlie (But Not Max) Carver".The Decider.RetrievedAugust 10,2018.
- ^Interview with Charlie and Max CarverArchivedNovember 26, 2009, at theWayback Machine
- ^"Max Carver on Instagram:" Fun fact: though @charliecarver & I are identical twins, we were born on different days in different months. I'm also left handed and he's… "".Instagram.Archived fromthe originalon December 24, 2021.RetrievedDecember 24,2020.
- ^"A Front-Row Seat as a Health Care System Goes Awry".The New York Times.January 19, 2009.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
- ^"More fitties on 'Desperate Housewives'".Digital Spy.December 9, 2008.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (November 28, 2012)."Charlie & Max Carver Among New Cast Additions On MTV's 'Teen Wolf'".Deadline.RetrievedNovember 10,2024.
- ^Masters, Megan (November 18, 2012)."TVLine Items: Teen Wolf Adds Desperate Twins, Nick Cannon Signs New NBC Deal and More!".TVLine.Penske Media Corporation.RetrievedJanuary 12,2016.
- ^Rawden, Jessica (April 12, 2015)."The Leftovers Is Making All Of These Changes For Season 2".Cinemablend.RetrievedJanuary 12,2016.
- ^Lucarelli, Kristina (June 27, 2013)."'Teen Wolf' Twins Max And Charlie Carver Land Spots In HBO Pilot 'The Leftovers'".MTV.Viacom Media Networks(Viacom). Archived fromthe originalon March 15, 2016.RetrievedJanuary 12,2016.
- ^Andreeva, Nellie (June 24, 2013)."Charlie & Max Carver Join HBO's 'Leftovers'".Deadline Hollywood.Penske Media Corporation.RetrievedAugust 4,2013.
- ^"'Mantervention' Official Site ".Scatena & Rosner Films. December 20, 2013. Archived fromthe originalon January 22, 2014.RetrievedDecember 21,2013.
- ^"Mantervention".IMDb. August 5, 2013.RetrievedAugust 5,2013.
- ^Bruno, Mike (December 20, 2007)."The 14th Annual SAG Award Nominations".Entertainment Weekly.Archivedfrom the original on June 8, 2021.RetrievedJune 28,2022.
