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Max Joseph

Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn January 16, 1982 (43 years)
H. Maxwell Joseph (born January 16, 1982) is an American filmmaker and television host.

From New York City, Joseph was both a host, with Nev Schulman, and the cameraman for Catfish: The TV Show. Joseph was absent from Catfish for several episodes in the 4th season to make his feature film debut We Are Your Friends, starring Zac Efron and released in 2015. Joseph announced that he will be leaving the popular MTV show, Catfish: The TV Show after 7 seasons co-hosting with Nev Schulman. Joseph's last episode aired on August 22, 2018 and he was replaced in 2020 by Kamie Crawford.

Joseph has directed several films including 12 Years of DFA: Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic, Garden of Eden, Let's Harvest the Organs of Death Row Inmates and several other productions.

Known For

  • We Are Your Friends
  • Catfish: The TV Show
  • 15 Minutes of Shame

Featured Videos

  • Max Joseph On Maintaining Authenticity
    Max Joseph On Maintaining AuthenticityWe Are Your FriendsBehind the Scenes

Max Joseph Filmography

2015
We Are Your Friends · as Screenplay

2021
2018
Nobody's Fool · as Max Joseph
2017
Steve (TV Series) · as Self
2015
Casey Neistat Vlog (TV Series) · as Self
2012
Catfish: The TV Show (TV Series) · as Self - Host
2012
Steve Harvey (TV Series) · as Self
2004
The Insider (TV Series) · as Self

2021
15 Minutes of Shame · as Executive Producer
2012
Catfish: The TV Show (TV Series) · as Executive Producer

2019
Most Likely to Succeed · as Cinematographer
2012
Catfish: The TV Show (TV Series) · as Developed By

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