Best known as Schmidt on New Girl, Dave Johnson on The Neighborhood, and for his Emmy-nominated performance. Also appeared in films such as The Giant Mechanical Man and Hello, My Name Is Doris.
Films
- The Glass CastleDavid2017
- Hello, My Name Is DorisJohn2015
- The Giant Mechanical ManDoug2012
- Date MovieMom (uncredited)2006
- A Happening of Monumental ProportionsMr. Benson2017
TV shows
- The NeighborhoodDave Johnson2018–
- New GirlSchmidt2011–2018
- American Horror Story: HotelGabriel2015
- The Mindy ProjectDavid Gurgling2013–2014
- Veronica MarsLeo D’Amato2006–2007
- Brooklyn Nine-NineMatt Langdon2016
- Modern FamilyTom2015
- How I Met Your MotherDave2011
- Happy EndingsIan2012
- Two and a Half MenDr. Steven2014
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About Max Greenfield
Max Greenfield is an American actor celebrated for his sharp comic timing and recurring roles in sitcoms. He rose to stardom playing the lovably vain Schmidt on Fox’s New Girl, earning a Primetime Emmy nomination. He currently stars as the affable Dave Johnson on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood, and has guest-starred across numerous popular series.
FAQs
What is Max Greenfield best known for?
He is best known for playing Schmidt on the Fox sitcom New Girl (2011–2018), a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
What is Max Greenfield’s current TV show?
Since 2018, he has starred as Dave Johnson on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood.
Has Max Greenfield won any awards?
He has not won a Primetime Emmy, but he received a nomination in 2013. He won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for New Girl in 2013.
Is Max Greenfield married?
Yes, he married Tess Sanchez in 2008. They have two children: a daughter and a son.
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