Max Greenfield (born September 4, 1979) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Dave Johnson on the CBS sitcom The Neighborhood, and as Schmidt on the Fox sitcom New Girl, the latter for which he received nominations at the Primetime Emmy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, and the Critics' Choice Television Awards. His films include Promising Young Woman, What Men Want, The Glass Castle, The Big Short, About Alex, and They Came Together.
He had recurring roles on Veronica Mars, American Crime Story, American Horror Story, The Mindy Project, Raising the Bar, Ugly Betty, Greek, and Modern Men. He also guest starred on a number of TV shows.
He has voiced characters on Hoops, Bob's Burgers, Bojack Horseman, and Robot Chicken.
Known For
Unfrosted
Rick Ludwin
2024
First Time Female Director
Robbie
2023
Pickled
Self
2022
The Valet
Vincent Royce
2022
Promising Young Woman
Joe
2020
Cats & Dogs 3: Paws Unite
Roger the Dog (voice)
2020
What Men Want
Kevin Myrtle
2019
The Oath
Dan
2018
A Futile and Stupid Gesture
Chris Miller
2018
I'm Not Here
Dad
2017
The Glass Castle
David
2017
Shot Caller
Tom
2017
Ice Age: Collision Course
Roger (voice)
2016
The Big Short
Mortgage Broker
2015
Hello, My Name Is Doris
John Fremont
2015
About Alex
Josh
2014
They Came Together
Jake
2014
Veronica Mars
Leo D'Amato
2014
Seth Rogen Is the Worst Person in the World
Max Greenfield
2013
Good Mythical Morning
Self · (1 episode)
2012
The Indestructible Jimmy Brown
Jimmy Brown
2011
New Girl
Schmidt · (146 episodes)
2011
The Boys & Girls Guide to Getting Down
Joey
2011
Conan
Self · (1 episode)
2010
Life
Bradley Sloane · (1 episode)
2007
Greek
Michael · (5 episodes)
2007
Ugly Betty
Nick Pepper · (7 episodes)
2006
When Do We Eat?
Ethan
2006
Cross Bronx
Ike Green
2004
Let's Have Kids!
Don't Say Good Luck
Long Story Short
Yoshi (voice) · (1 episode)
2025
Running Point
Lev Levy · (10 episodes)
2025
Hollywood Squares
Self · (1 episode)
2025
Hot Ones Versus
Self · (1 episode)
2024
After Midnight
Self · (1 episode)
2024
Celebrity Jeopardy!
Self · (1 episode)
2022
The Jennifer Hudson Show
(1 episode)
2022
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.
Dr. Arthur Goldstein · (1 episode)
2021
American Horror Stories
Bryce Taylor · (1 episode)
2021
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · (3 episodes)
2019
Busy Tonight
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2018
The Neighborhood
Dave Johnson · (135 episodes)
2018
No Activity
Cotric · (2 episodes)
2017
Will & Grace
Eli Wolff · (1 episode)
2017
All Hail King Julien: Exiled
Kipper (voice) · (2 episodes)
2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Frank Denouement / Ernest Denouement / Dewey Denouement · (2 episodes)
2017
Match Game
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2016
Chelsea
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2016
American Crime Story
Ronnie · (3 episodes)
2016
Celebrity Family Feud
Self · (1 episode)
2015
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
2015
All Hail King Julien
Kipper (voice) · (1 episode)
2014
BoJack Horseman
Maximillian Banks (voice) · (3 episodes)
2014
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self · (2 episodes)
2014
Hollywood Game Night
Self · (1 episode)
2013
The Mindy Project
Lee · (2 episodes)
2012
American Horror Story
Gabriel · (3 episodes)
2011
Happy Endings
Ian · (1 episode)
2011
Bob's Burgers
Boo Boo (voice) · (5 episodes)
2011
Hot in Cleveland
Steve · (1 episode)
2010
Hot in Cleveland
Doug · (1 episode)
2010
Melrose Place
(1 episode)
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (3 episodes)
2009
Castle
David Nicolaides · (1 episode)
2009
Kath & Kim
Bar Fight Guy · (1 episode)
2008
Raising the Bar
David Steinberg · (4 episodes)
2008
Modern Men
Kyle Brewster · (7 episodes)
2006
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self · (4 episodes)
2005
Veronica Mars
Leo D'Amato · (14 episodes)
2004
The O.C.
Young Sandy Cohen · (1 episode)
2003
Boston Public
Sean Tallen · (1 episode)
2000
Gilmore Girls
Lucas · (1 episode)
2000
The Simpsons
(voice) · (1 episode)
1989