Max Brown (English actor)

Max Brown (born 10 February 1981) is an English actor.

Max Brown
Born (1981-02-10) 10 February 1981
Ilkley, Yorkshire, England
OccupationActor
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)Pollyanna Rose (2005–2008)
Annabelle Horsey (2012–present)
Children2

Early life

Brown was born in Ilkley, Yorkshire, and spent most of his childhood in the town of Shrewsbury, Shropshire. He has two sisters, Chloe and Phoebe. Brown's father is a civil servant and his mother a governor at a family support charity.[1] Brown was drawn to acting from an early age after moving schools at a young age. He performed in plays regularly at the local Music Hall in Shrewsbury.

Career

Brown first appeared on screens playing the heartthrob Danny Hartston in Grange Hill (2001). He has gone on to appear in several television shows, including Crossroads, Hollyoaks, Doctors, Casualty, Mistresses and The Tudors.[1] In 2010, he was cast as MI5 Piracy and Terrorism Case Officer Dimitri Levendis in the BBC One drama series Spooks until its final season in 2011. He originated the role of Adam Wainwright in Foyle's War, though the role needed to be re-cast when Brown moved to the United States. Brown also played Evan Marks in the first eighteen episodes of the first season of The CW's Beauty and the Beast.

Brown has appeared in films including Turistas (released as Paradise Lost in the UK) and Daylight Robbery. In 2011, he played the role of Wagner in the British independent comedy film Flutter.

He also appeared in the last two seasons of the television series The Royals as Prince Robert who later becomes King. He was also cast in the 2019 Downton Abbey movie as the King's Valet, Richard Ellis, and a romantic interest of Thomas Barrow.

Personal life

Brown is married to model Annabelle Horsey and they have two children together, a daughter and a son.[2][3]

Filmography
Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 Fallen Angels Brad
2006 Turistas Liam
2006 True True Lie Chad
2008 Daylight Robbery Doctor
2009 Act of God Richard Short
2011 Flutter Wagner
2012 Departure Date Kyle
2012 Motorcycle Sweden Corto Short film
2012 Love Tomorrow Dominic
2017 That Good Night Michael
2019 Downton Abbey Richard Ellis
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2001–2002 Grange Hill Danny Hartston Main cast (series 24–25); 36 episodes
2001–2002 Crossroads Mark Russell Main cast
2002–2004 Hollyoaks Kristian Hargreaves Main cast
2005 Down to Earth Leon Episode: "Tall Tales"
2005 Doctors Kenny Parks Episode: "Is There a Doctor in the House?"
2005 Casualty Simon Broughton Episode: "Brief Encounters"
2006 Heartbeat Pete Grimshaw Episode: "Give Peace a Chance"
2008 Mistresses Sam Grey Main cast (series 1); 6 episodes
2008–2010 The Tudors Edward Seymour Main cast (series 2–4); 21 episodes
2010 Foyle's War Adam Wainwright 3 episodes
2010–2011 Spooks Dimitri LevendIs Main cast (series 9–10); 14 episodes
2012–2013, 2016 Beauty & the Beast Evan Marks Main cast (season 1); 18 episodes, Guest star (season 4) It's a Wonderful Beast
2015 Sleepy Hollow Orion Episode: "Paradise Lost"
2015 You, Me and the Apocalypse Dr Samuel 3 episodes
2016 Agent Carter Michael Carter 2 episodes: "Smoke & Mirrors", "A Little Song and Dance"
2016–2018 The Royals King Robert Main cast (Season 3–4)

References
  1. Barker, Andy (9 March 2009). "Play boys: Matthew McNulty and Max Brown". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  2. @MrMaxBrown (20 May 2013). "I am happy to announce that our baby girl was born 1 week ago today. We've called her Lyla Primrose Brown and she is beautiful!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. @MrMaxBrown (16 May 2017). "My Son. Rafferty Douglas Brown born 12.45 a.m, Weighing 9'2lbs. Belle delivered him naturally like a goddess! Blown away by her focus/grit!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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