ABOUT

WHO I AM

Maxwell Korn is an American actor, singer, and voice talent. He is best known for his diverse roles in film, television, and theater.


Hailing from North Carolina, his passion for performing was evident from an early age. Encouraged by his theater-loving family, he developed his skills in prestigious performance groups, and graduated from Elon University's BFA Music Theatre program, where he specialized in classical singing, dialects, and the Meisner acting technique.

His breakout came when he was discovered by a casting director during a production of Spring Awakening, leading to his film debut in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42.

Further honing his craft in New York, he's participated in workshops with industry leaders, and secured various roles on network television and in independent films.

Maxwell splits his time between the Southeast and New York City, actively pursuing acting, voiceover work, and creating original content.

Maxwell Korn, seductively posing in a button-down shirt and tie.

ACCOLADES

  • WINNER 'Best Newcomer' Wilmington Theater Awards

  • WINNER 'Outstanding Lead Actor' Thalian Association Theater Awards

  • NOMINATION 'Best Actor in a Musical' Wilmington Theater Awards

 
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Maxwell’s hobbies include writing, cooking, fitness, and an unhealthy obsession with Trader Joe’s. An avid foodie and video game enthusiast, he’s mostly known for his appearances in film, television and in the theater.

Maxwell Korn, posing in a contemplative expression.

Deep in thought…or preventing a nosebleed?

Too many people telling me I’m special can’t have been good.

REVIEWS

"...A dream, quite literally, in this role. Coming out of a powerful performance last month, he has proven masterful in owning tumultuous material." -Encore; Next to Normal

"...Maxwell Korn, who carries his character's excellence with the grace befitting a higher being..." -Star News; Spring Awakening

"The philosophical renderings of Melchior, played by a handsomely captivating Maxwell Korn, can make anyone fall hard and long for his mystery and intellectualism."

"Korn's Melchy is calculated and at ease in his demeanor; it's tough for anyone not to fall hard for his dreaminess." -Encore; Spring Awakening

"Fans of Korn will not be disappointed; he is a delight in this role. From Spamalot to Spring Awakening to Next to Normal to The Most Happy Fella, he clearly maintains range. But the comedy in this show is hard to play well, something that requires a total straight-faced naivete to nail it; Korn does." -Encore; Xanadu

"...a handsome, at-ease Maxwell Korn... ...continues impressing Wilmington's theatre scene." -Star News; Legally Blonde

"..Maxwell Korn, blessed with movie star good looks and a strong singing voice..."

-Star News; The Most Happy Fella

"Korn sings the ode to wanderlust, 'Joey, Joey, Joey,' with a dreaminess that matches his good looks."

"Maxwell Korn as Joe remains dreamy as ever and so easily believable as a ranch hand, it's uncanny." -Encore; The Most Happy Fella