Biography

Born in Russia in 1974, Max Bollinger spent his childhood in the south, near the Black Sea, now Ukraine and moved to England in 1993. He is now based in London, speaks fluent English and Russian. Graduated with 1st Class degree in economics and IT.

Between 1993 and 1994 lived in a small village, Cloverley in Shropshire and was later offered a scholarship to complete a short modern history course in London. Never considered acting career at school or University.

After graduation worked as a project manager in banks and law firms for several years in London and was later headhunted to lead a high profile project in Cambridge where his boss told him that he would benefit from drama training in order to improve presentation skills and overcome shyness.

Was first seen on TV as Charles Allcock in BBC's television film about Margo Leadbetter, a character from popular British sitcom "The Good Life" set in the 70s. Charles was Margo's secret lover who she met at the "Young Conservatives Club". Directed by Margy Kinmonth Walters.

Max's latest work includes the new Doctor Who series, "Singularity", playing Pavel Fedorin in this new audio drama released on CD by BBC Worldwide and Big Finish, written by James Swallow. Also the new ITV adventure drama "Ghostboat", playing a Naval Captain, set in the 80s, currently in production, shooting in the UK and Malta throughout 2005/6, Directed by Stuart Orme.