Max George

Max George
George in 2012
Background information
Born
Maximillian Albert George

(1988-09-06) 6 September 1988
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2006–present
Labels
Member ofThe Wanted
Formerly of
Partner
Maisie Smith (2022–present)

Maximillian Albert George (born 6 September 1988) is an English singer and actor, known as the lead singer of the boy band The Wanted.

George started his career as a footballer, playing for Preston North End. After an injury ended his football career, he decided to pursue a music career. George made his singing debut with the band Avenue. After the group disbanded in 2009, George joined the newly formed band, The Wanted. In 2014, following The Wanted's success in the United States, he landed his first acting role in the sixth season of the American television series Glee in the role of Clint, the leader of "Vocal Adrenaline".

In 2013, George starred in the E! channel reality series The Wanted Life.