Max Forbes

Max Forbes

Stats
Age
21
Height
180cm
Ethnicity
NZ European
Skills
  • Accents - Standard US & Australian
  • Dance - Hip Hop
  • Motorbike/Motorcross
  • Mountain Biking
  • Singing
  • Skateboarding
  • Trampolining
Max is an actor based in Auckland, with a strong passion for both screen and stage performance.

Born and Bred on the North Shore in Tāmaki Makaurau, he graduated from South Seas Film School in 2023, earning a Diploma in Drama (Screen Acting) (Level 6). Max's interest in acting was initially sparked by his background as a hip-hop dancer and his experience creating short films with peers throughout his high school years. His performance in the 48 Film Festival short film The First Day earned him a nomination for Best Acting at the New Zealand Youth Film Festival.

Outside of his acting career, Max engages in outdoor activities such as dirt biking, mountain biking, and trampolining.

Experience

Short Film
2023 Motion Role: Mark Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Ryan Evans
2023 Loves Me Not Role: Mark (In Game) Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Sime Urale
2023 Playtest Role: Mark (In Game) Production Company: Yoobee
Director: James Cain
2022 The First Day Role: Michael Production Company: Yoobee
Director: James Cain
2022 Floating Amidst the Ocean Role: Acourt Production Company: Yoobee
Director: D'artagnan Lewis
2022 Boys Club Role: Julian Production Company: Yoobee
Director: George Teagle
Awards
2022 New Zealand Youth Film Festival Role: Nominated for Best Actor
Television Series
2025 Shortland Street S34 Role: Luke Boult Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
2024 Brokenwood Mysteries Series11 Episode 1 Role: Young James Production Company: Brokenwood Productions Limited
Training
2023 James Irvine - Scene Study Role: Actor
2023 Elizabeth Nabben - Voiceover & Accent Training Role: Actor
2023 Ben Crowder - Clowning Role: Actor
2023 Matthew Kereama - Singing & Vocal Role: Actor
2023 South Seas Film & TV Role: Actor Graduate