Maximilian Osinski
Maximilian Osinski | |
|---|---|
| Born | Eisenstadt, Burgenland, Austria |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm)[1] |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Maximilian Osinski is an American actor of Polish descent[2] known for his recurring roles as Agent Davis on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Zava on Ted Lasso.
Early life and education
[edit]Maximilian Osinski was born in a refugee camp in Austria to Polish parents, who fled their home in Szczecin, Poland for the U.S. in 1984.[1][3][4] He was raised in Chicago, where he attended Maine East High School in Park Ridge, Illinois. His drama teacher helped him get into an acting program at Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2006.[1][3] At Syracuse, he studied abroad at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London and was selected to be a part of Sorkin Week program.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]Osinski has acted on film, including Love & Other Drugs and The Express: The Ernie Davis Story. He makes a recurring appearance on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. as Agent Davis where his wife Dichen Lachman portrayed the villain in season 2.[5] He co-wrote and co-produced the web series Hollywood Hitmen along with Enver Gjokaj,[6] and starred opposite 'Scream Queen' Jordan Ladd and Australian actor Adam J. Yeend in the hit short film Brentwood Strangler.[7]
In 2023, Osinski was cast as Zava in Ted Lasso.[8][9][4]
Personal life
[edit]Osinski has been married to Australian actress Dichen Lachman since January 2015. In May of the same year she gave birth to their daughter.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (May 2019) |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Running Funny | Michael | |
| 2008 | The Express: The Ernie Davis Story | Gerhard Schwedes | |
| 2010 | Love & Other Drugs | Ned | |
| 2011 | Perfect | Aging Stud | Short film |
| In Time | Louis | ||
| 2012 | People Like Us | Telemarketer | |
| K-11 | Arresting Officer | ||
| 2013 | Michael Comes Home | Jon | Short film |
| Extraction | Lev | ||
| 2015 | Brentwood Strangler | Richard Chase | Short film |
| 2020 | Greyhound | Eagle | |
| 2021 | Blackout | Jim Crowley | Short film[11] |
| 2025 | Levon's Trade | TBA | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Taking Chance | Sgt. Neuman | TV movie |
| Army Wives | Airman Pruitt | Episode: "Incoming" | |
| 2010 | Three Rivers | Tommy Frisk | Uncredited; Episode: "Every Breath You Take" |
| 2013–2020 | Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. | Agent Davis | 27 episodes; Guest (season 1, 7); Recurring (season 4–6) |
| 2014–2016 | The Last Ship | Derek Evans | 3 episodes |
| 2015 | Hollywood Hitmen | Max | Main cast; also writer and producer |
| 2016–2018 | The Nine Lives of Claw | Claw (voice) | Main cast |
| 2018 | Shameless | Len Martini | Episode: "Are You There Shim? It's Me, Ian." |
| 2019 | New Amsterdam | Angelo Russetti | Episode: "Happy Place" |
| 2020 | MacGyver | Anton | Episode: "Right + Wrong + Both + Neither " |
| 2021 | The Walking Dead: World Beyond | Dennis Graham | Recurring role (season 2); 9 episodes |
| 2023 | Ted Lasso | Zava | Recurring role (season 3) |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Herbert, Geoff (April 21, 2023). "'Ted Lasso': Syracuse University grad emerges as Zava on hit TV show". Syracuse Post-Standard. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Greene, Steve (March 22, 2023). "Meet Zava, the New Mysterious Wild Card on 'Ted Lasso'". IndieWire. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ a b Jan, Kevin (November 15, 2021). "Exclusive Interview: Maximilian Osinski Chats The Walking Dead: World Beyond". Pop-Culturalist. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Felstead, Scott 'Future' (April 19, 2023). "How This 'Ted Lasso' Star Got into Top Level Soccer Shape". Muscle & Fitness. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Cullen, Ian (March 16, 2018). "Maximilian Osinski: 5 fast facts about 'Agent Davis' actor on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D". Monsters & Critics. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ Towers, Andrea (July 31, 2015). "Enver Gjokaj and Maximilian Osinki talk exclusively about their new web series Hollywood Hitmen". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 25, 2018.
- ^ MGDSQUAN (December 11, 2017). "2016's Film Festival Favorite 'Brentwood Strangler' debuts online". Horror Society. Retrieved June 15, 2018.
- ^ Lawrence, Derek (March 29, 2023). "Zava! Meet Maximilian Osinski, Ted Lasso's New Breakout Baller". Vanity Fair. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ Allen, Ben (March 31, 2023). "Ted Lasso's Zava is a "mix between Ibrahimović and Cantona", says Maximilian Osinski". British GQ. Condé Nast. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Dichen Lachman is a Mom!". Whedonopolis. May 28, 2015.
- ^ "Blackout - reviews and where to watch - good.film". good.film. Retrieved June 29, 2024.