Born Name
Maximilian Paul Diarmuid Irons
Nick Name
Max
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Camden, London, England
Nationality
Education
Irons attended Dragon School in Oxford. In 2008, he graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England.
Occupation
Actor, model
Family
- Father – Jeremy Irons (English actor)
- Mother – Sinéad Cusack (Irish actress)
- Siblings – Richard Boyd Barrett (Half-brother) (Irish Politician), Samuel Irons (Older Brother) (Photographer)
- Others – Niamh Cusack (Aunt), Sorcha Cusack (Aunt), Cyril Cusack (Maternal Grandfather), Maureen Kiely (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
He is signed to Tavistock Wood for his modeling work.
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft 2 in or 188 cm
Weight
79 kg or 174 pounds
Girlfriend / Spouse
Max Irons dated –
- Emily Browning (2011-2012) – Max Irons dated Australian actress Emily Browning from early 2011 until July 2012. Emily started her relationship with Max in May 2011 after meeting him in Los Angeles, USA.
- Saoirse Ronan (2013) – Max Irons was RUMORed to be dating his The Host co-star Saoirse Ronan in March 2013. The duo first met on the set of this movie only. Their relationship saw an end in September 2013. However, neither of the party confirmed the relationship.
- Clémence Poésy – RUMOR
- Sophie Pera (2013-Present) – Max is dating Sophie Pera since October 2013.
Race / Ethnicity
White
His mother is Irish and his father is English.
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tall body frame
Brand Endorsements
As a model, Max Irons had advertised for brands like Burberry, Mango.
He also modeled for Macy for their Fall/Winter 2012 collection.
Religion
He was raised Catholic.
But, he does not seem to be going to church now.
Best Known For
Appearing in films like Red Riding Hood (2011), and The Host (2013), and TV series The White Queen (2013).
First Film
Irons debuted with 2004 drama film Being Julia for his role as curtain call boy.
First TV Show
Max first appeared in Sky1’s 6 episode drama TV series The Runaway for his role as Tommy Pasqualino. Out of 6, Max appeared in 3 episodes.
Personal Trainer
For the 2013 movie The Host, Max used to go for gym sessions. He did weight training there. He used to workout for 6 days a week and also did interval training.
Irons ate steaks. His diet consisted of mostly proteins and vegetables, without any carbs.
Max Irons Favorite Things
- Hair Product – Dax Wax Wave and Groom
- Holiday Destination – Greece
- Perfume – Costume National
Source – NYTimes.com
Max Irons Facts
- Max used to work as a bartender before becoming an actor.
- He suffered from dyslexia in the past.
- Max was initially discouraged by his father for his decision to go for acting as a career.
- He does not feel comfortable in sneakers.
- Max likes to do the reading, hiking and free diving in his free time.
- He does not like shopping. So, whenever he needs to buy anything, he prefers to go to a place, where he can find everything.
- He is not present on social media.
Did we miss anyone?
He is 6’3″ according to Max himself; also according to Max, he did not date Saoirse Ronan; his nationality is English/Irish (dual); Max was raised Catholic, is not a church-goer now; also, dyslexia is not cured – Max still struggles with it, although many adults learn tricks to compensate, and he has spoken to this.
I needed his information for a book I’m writing. He’s the inspiration of my lead character.