BIO: Max Greenfield

NEW GIRL: Max Greenfield as Schmidt in NEW GIRL premiering Tuesday, Sept. 20 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX 50.

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By Jason Matthews

Story Created: Sep 16, 2011 at 4:59 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 16, 2011 at 5:31 PM EDT

Max Greenfield
as Schmidt

Born and raised in New York, Max Greenfield's breakout role was in the 2004 indie film "Cross Bronx," which won awards at the Tribeca, Cinevagas and Urban World Film Festivals. Greenfield's first series regular lead role was on the comedy series "Modern Men," although he is best known for his recurring roles as "Leo D'Amato" on "Veronica Mars," "Nick Pepper" on "Ugly Betty" and most recently as "Michael" on "Greek."

His television credits include "Raising The Bar," "Castle," "Lie To Me," "No Ordinary Family," "Hot In Cleveland" and "Happy Endings." He has also appeared on "Gilmore Girls," "Boston Public," "Sleeper Cell," "The O.C." and "Melrose Place." Greenfield also starred in the feature film "When Do We Eat."

Greenfield created, produces and stars in the Audience Network original series "The Gentleman's League," which follows him and friend Jerry Ferrara in their real-life fantasy-football league.