Max Brooks

Characters played by Max Brooks

Career Overview

Max Brooks has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently World War Z Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include World War Z, The Great Wall, The Rise of the Beast. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Writing

Gender

male

Known Credits

22

Birth Date

1972-05-22

Birth Place

New York City, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  World War Z
• 

  The Great Wall
• 

  The Rise of the Beast
• 

  Untitled World War Z Sequel
• 10 Rules for Surviving a Zombie Attack

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• World War Z Collection (2 titles)
• Justice League (DC Animated Universe) Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Brad Pitt (2 collaborations)
• Mireille Enos (1 collaborations)
• Daniella Kertesz (1 collaborations)
• James Badge Dale (1 collaborations)
• Ludi Boeken (1 collaborations)
• Matthew Fox (1 collaborations)
• Fana Mokoena (1 collaborations)
• David Morse (1 collaborations)
• Elyes Gabel (1 collaborations)
• Sterling Jerins (1 collaborations)

Credits

• writing (6 credits)

  • Untitled World War Z Sequel

    novel

    writing
    2026
  • 10 Rules for Surviving a Zombie Attack

    story

    writing
    2026
  • The Rise of the Beast

    writer

    writing
    2022
  • The Great Wall

    story

    writing
    2016
  • World War Z

    novel

    writing
    2013
  • Saturday Night Live

    - Dan Aykroyd/Beyonce Knowles (2003) ... writer writing

    - Adrien Brody/Sean Paul & Wayne Wonder (2003) ... writer writing

    - Ashton Kutcher/50 Cent (2003) ... writer writing

    - Ray Romano/Zwan (2003) ... writer writing

    - Bernie Mac/Good Charlotte (2003) ... writer writing
    1975

• actors (16 credits)

  • Doc of the Dead

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2014
  • Zombies: A Living History

    Himself

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Truth Behind: Zombies

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Satan Hates You

    Reporter

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Zombiemania

    Himself - Writer

    actor

    actors
    2008
  • Real Time with Bill Maher

    - September 11, 2026: Terry Bradshaw, Max Brooks, Sarah Longwell (2026) ... Self actor actors

    - January 31, 2025: Peggy Noonan, Max Brooks, Dan Jones (2025) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - March 8, 2024: Robert De Niro, Max Brooks, Tara Palmeri (2024) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - March 18, 2022: Ernest Moniz, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Max Brooks (2022) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Episode 570 (2021) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    2003
  • Justice League: Secret Origins

    Howie (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Justice League

    - Secret Origins (2001) ... Howie (voice) actor actors
    2001
  • Buzz Lightyear of Star Command

    - Sunquake (2000) ... Tech #2 / Ranger #2 (voice) actor actors

    - Lone Wolf (2000) ... Punk-Goon #2 (voice) actor actors
    2000
  • Batman Beyond

    - Where's Terry? (2000) ... Howard (voice) actor actors

    - Payback (2000) ... Drew (voice) actor actors

    - Terry's Friend Dates a Robot (2000) ... Howard (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • The Wild Thornberrys

    - Polar Opposites (1999) ... Lead Dog (voice) actor actors
    1998
  • Pepper Ann

    - Sammy's Song (2000) ... Worried Executive #1 (voice) actor actors
    1997
  • Pacific Blue

    - Avenging Angels (1997) ... Marty Rosen actor actors
    1996
  • The Public Eye

    Teen at Thompson Street

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Melrose Place

    - How Amanda Got Her Groove Back (1999) ... Messenger actor actors
    1992
  • To Be or Not to Be

    Rifka's Son

    actor

    actors
    1983