Max Thieriot
An actor who evolved from a fresh-faced teen star into a grounded leading man, finding his most authentic role as a firefighter-creator on television.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American actor·Birthday: October 14·Millennials
Biography
Max Thieriot's path in Hollywood has been one of steady maturation, trading early heartthrob status for a more substantive, hands-on creative presence. Discovered as a teenager, he slid easily into family films like 'The Pacifier' and teen mysteries like 'Nancy Drew.' As he aged, his roles grew darker and more complex, from the psychological tension of 'Disconnect' to the physical demands of the 'Point Break' remake. The defining shift came not just in front of the camera, but behind it. Drawing on his family's connection to firefighting in his native Northern California, Thieriot co-created, executive produced, and stars in the drama 'Fire Country.' The show, in which he plays a convict volunteering with a firefighting program, merges his acting career with a personal passion, allowing him to portray a world of grit, sacrifice, and redemption that feels far removed from his glossy beginnings.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Max was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Max Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Max's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Co-created, executive produces, and stars as Bode Donovan in the CBS drama series 'Fire Country'.
- Starred as Dylan Massett in the A&E/Bates Motel' series, a modern prequel to 'Psycho'.
- Played a leading role in the 2012 ensemble drama 'Disconnect,' which explored the dark side of modern technology.
Did You Know?
He is a licensed pilot and flies a Cirrus SR22 aircraft.
His grandfather was a fire captain, which served as a major inspiration for 'Fire Country'.
He and his wife have a farm in Northern California where they grow grapes and raise animals.
“I want to tell stories about the land and the people who work it, because that's real.”
