Max James Palmer
Acting
Biography
Max James Palmer was born in Baltimore, Maryland and is of English, Irish, and Italian ancestry. He grew up in the city of Annapolis, spending his early years entertaining family and friends. After college, Max worked in construction, building residential homes and eventually selling construction services full time. In addition to his construction work, he was also involved in real estate. In his free time, Max played in local bands, writing and creating music. He is a versatile musician and enjoys all types of music. Max's career took a pause due to the pandemic, and he decided to pursue acting. He has since worked with top production companies and professionals in the entertainment industry, including HBO Max, Paramount Plus, Apple TV, A&E, Netflix, ID Channel, History Channel, Disney and local and national commercials. Max continues to act and has had success in the industry.
Known For
Based on a powerful true-life story, Detroit native Dwen Curry moves to Oakland, California as a teen in the early 90s and overcomes depression, suicidal thoughts and drug addiction. He finds success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist to LisaRaye McCoy, Mariah Carey, YoYo, Missy Elliot, DMX, and more. Fueled by his desire for a lavish lifestyle and a drive to take care of those around him, Dwen leads a secret life as the criminal mastermind of an underground organization known as the Gay Gangsters, making millions from fraud. Dwen's life is even more complicated by his sexuality, identity, and struggles with self-acceptance as Dwen journeys from being a gay man to fully accepting herself as transgender. Dwen's rise to celebrity is followed by her fall when she is convicted for wire fraud and sent to prison. This coming of age tale is filled with glitz, glamour, and gangster moves as we witness Dwen's trials and eventual triumphs to survive and stand strong in her authentic truth.
Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story
As society unravels, employees at a Los Angeles ad agency bury themselves in work, clinging to promotions as lifelines amid suffering coworkers and sudden layoffs, until their collective denial reveals the dark forces quietly running a ruthless corporate world.
Xero Agency
Three couples head to a retreat to strengthen their relationships, but not everything goes according to plan. For the therapist guiding the retreat has to work through feelings of her own, and one couple's son falls for the manager.