Max Schneider

Max Schneider is married to volleyball player Emily Cannon. In November 2016, Schneider announced his marriage through ‘Instagram.’ The couple does not have any kids.

Max Schneider was born Maxwell George Schneider, on June 21, 1992, in Manhattan, New York. His father is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and mother is of German and English descent. Schneider was brought up according to the Jewish traditions.

Schneider spent his childhood in Woodstock, New York. He started showing his talent from an early age as he liked to sing and dance, in front of his family. At the age of 14, he got his first agent.

In 2008, Max Schneider started his acting career with the ‘Broadway’ musical, ’13.’ During 2008, and 2009, Schneider was a part of the show, and appeared in four roles. In 2009, he was offered the role of ‘Justin McTeague,’ in the crime-drama series, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.’

In January 2010, Schneider was selected to participate in the ‘YoungArts’ program, in Miami. He was chosen from over 6,000 applicants. He was one of the twenty theatre finalists of the program. Schneider specialized in musical theatre.

In 2010, Schneider attended a casting call for an advertisement campaign by ‘Dolce & Gabbana.’ He was selected as a model, and he modelled with celebrated singer Madonna. The advertisement was shot by renowned photographer Steven Klein. It was released in 44 countries. In the same year, Schneider appeared in two episodes of the soap opera, ‘One Life to Live,’ in the role of a dancer. In 2010, Schneider released his debut extended play, ‘First Encounters.’

In 2012, Schneider was cast in the teen sitcom ‘How to Rock.’ It was telecast on the ‘Nickelodeon’ channel. Schneider played one of the lead characters, ‘Zander Robbins.’ Zander was a guitarist and keyboard player. Being a musician himself, Schneider played the part perfectly. Schneider’s song, ‘Last One Standing,’ was featured in two episodes of the show. He co-wrote the song with Matt Wong, and Claire Demorest.

In 2012, Schneider starred in the TV movie, ‘Rags.’ It premiered on ‘Nickelodeon’ channel. The movie was a modernized adaptation of the fairy tale, ‘Cinderella.’ Schneider played an orphan and aspiring singer Charlie Prince. The movie narrated the story of ‘Charlie,’ and how he found success as a musician.