Max Schneider

Max Schneider
Name	Max Schneider
Birth name	Maxwell George Schneider
Birth date	1992-05-21
Birth place	New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, record producer
Years active	2008–present
Known for	Pop music, acting in television and film

Max Schneider (born Maxwell George Schneider; May 21, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, dancer, and record producer. He began as a child performer in New York City before gaining attention through web videos, television roles, and pop releases. Schneider has collaborated with artists across pop, electronic, and indie scenes and has appeared in series and films blending music and acting.

Early life and education

Schneider was born in New York City and raised in Manhattan and New Jersey, where he trained in Broadway theatre-style performance, musical theatre workshops, and conservatory programs. He attended performing arts classes associated with institutions such as the Juilliard School’s pre-college programs and summer intensives tied to New York University departments and Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts-affiliated teachers. Early exposure included youth productions at venues connected to the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and casting calls for productions by companies linked to American Ballet Theatre and regional Off-Broadway theaters. Schneider’s formative training incorporated songwriting mentorships, summer songwriting labs affiliated with labels and organizations connected to the Recording Academy and music industry professionals from Atlantic Records and Republic Records circles.

Music career

Schneider first released music independently and via digital platforms that intersected with the rise of YouTube and Myspace as discovery channels for pop artists. He collaborated with producers and songwriters who have worked with acts from Island Records and Interscope Records, refining a pop aesthetic influenced by mainstream and alternative currents in the 2010s. Schneider signed with labels and management that placed him alongside roster artists from Capitol Records, resulting in EP releases and singles promoted through radio partnerships with iHeartRadio and streaming placement on services such as Spotify editorial playlists and Apple Music curations.

He has released singles that charted on niche pop and digital charts and has toured in support slots for acts associated with Republic Records-linked tours and festival appearances at events curated by organizations like Live Nation and AEG Presents. Schneider has also worked as a songwriter and vocal producer with collaborators from Top Dawg Entertainment-adjacent studios and co-writers who have credits with RCA Records and Columbia Records artists. His discography includes solo EPs, collaborations with electronic producers from labels tied to Ultra Music and Ninja Tune, and remixes circulated through DJ circulation networks connected to Beatport.

Acting career

Schneider’s acting credits span television and film, beginning with guest roles on series developed by networks like Nickelodeon and Disney Channel. He moved into recurring parts on shows produced by studios associated with Warner Bros. Television and appeared in streaming projects commissioned by platforms such as Netflix and Hulu. Schneider has played musicians and supporting roles in films distributed by companies linked to Lionsgate and Sony Pictures Classics, and he has been cast in independent features premiering at festivals organized by Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival.

On stage, Schneider has appeared in concert-backed theatrical events with producers connected to Broadway houses and touring companies that collaborate with The Public Theater and regional playhouses. His screen roles often integrate his musical background; he has contributed original songs to soundtracks managed by labels with sync divisions tied to Warner Music Group and licensing teams that place music in television and advertising campaigns overseen by agencies working with MTV and VH1.

Artistry and influences

Schneider’s musical style blends contemporary pop with elements drawn from R&B-inflected vocal production and electronic textures associated with synth-pop and indie pop movements. He cites influences spanning classic and modern performers represented by labels such as Atlantic Records and Capitol Records, including singer-songwriters and producers who have worked with Pharrell Williams-affiliated studios and Mark Ronson collaborators. His songwriting reflects exposure to catalogues from The Beatles, Prince, and modern pop architects tied to XL Recordings and Domino Recording Company producers. Schneider’s stagecraft and performance approach are informed by training traditions from institutions like Juilliard and production practices common on West End and Broadway stages.

Personal life

Schneider maintains a private personal life while engaging with fans through social media platforms including Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. He has participated in charity performances benefiting organizations associated with arts education initiatives supported by foundations linked to The Clinton Foundation-adjacent programs and youth arts grants from entities related to the Kennedy Center. Schneider has spoken in interviews about balancing creative projects across music and acting and collaborating with peers tied to collectives and management companies in the Los Angeles and New York City entertainment ecosystems.

Discography

- EPs and mixtapes released independently and on labels with distribution networks tied to AWAL and major label partners. - Selected singles released through label campaigns promoted on Spotify playlists, Apple Music features, and radio promotion with iHeartRadio. - Collaborations and remixes with electronic producers associated with Ultra Music and indie labels with Beatport and DJ circulation.

Filmography

- Television guest and recurring roles on series produced by Nickelodeon and Disney Channel-linked studios. - Appearances in films distributed by companies connected to Lionsgate and projects premiering at Sundance Film Festival and Tribeca Film Festival. - Stage and concert-theatre appearances tied to producers collaborating with Broadway venues and touring theatrical companies.

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