Max Irons
Known for
Max Irons is an English actor born in London, the son of Jeremy Irons and Sinéad Cusack. He led the dystopian romance 'The Host', adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novel, and starred in the fantasy thriller 'Red Riding Hood' opposite Amanda Seyfried. He also played Edward IV of England in the historical drama 'The White Queen' and appeared in the Oscar-nominated 'Woman in Gold'. Building on a notable family legacy, he has carved his own path across period drama and genre film.
Max Irons
10 Movies
8 Series
Max Irons is an English actor born in London, the son of Jeremy Irons and Sinéad Cusack. He led the dystopian romance 'The Host', adapted from Stephenie Meyer's novel, and starred in the fantasy thriller 'Red Riding Hood' opposite Amanda Seyfried. He also played Edward IV of England in the historical drama 'The White Queen' and appeared in the Oscar-nominated 'Woman in Gold'. Building on a notable family legacy, he has carved his own path across period drama and genre film.
Movies
Plays Henry Lazar
Red Riding Hood
2011
Plays Jared Howe
The Host
2013
Plays Lucius
Dorian Gray
2009
Plays Fritz Altmann
Woman in Gold
2015
Plays David Castleman
The Wife
2017
Plays Charles Hayward
Crooked House
2017
Plays Alf
Terminal
2018
Plays Miles Richards
The Riot Club
2014
Plays Yuri
Bitter Harvest
2017
Plays Curtain Call Boy
Being Julia
2004
TV Shows
Plays Joe Turner
Condor
2018
Plays Mycroft Holmes
Young Sherlock
2026
Plays Edward IV of England
The White Queen
2013
Plays Tommy
The Runaway
2011
Plays Howard Carter
Tutankhamun
2016
Plays Henry Hobday
Miss Austen
2025
Plays Malcolm Foxworth
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
2022
Plays Al
The Little Drummer Girl
2018
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Terminal
Full Filmography
Young Sherlock
Mycroft Holmes · 11 episodes
2026–
TV
Miss Austen
Henry Hobday · 4 episodes
2025
TV
Flowers in the Attic: The Origin
Malcolm Foxworth · 4 episodes
2022
TV
The Little Drummer Girl
Al · 2 episodes
2018
TV
Condor
Joe Turner · 20 episodes
2018–
TV
Terminal
Alf
2018
Film
Crooked House
Charles Hayward
2017
Film
The Wife
David Castleman
2017
Film
Bitter Harvest
Yuri
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Max Irons and where are they from?
Max Irons is 40 years old, born on October 17, 1985 in Camden, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Max Irons?
Max Irons is best known for roles in The Host, Red Riding Hood, Dorian Gray.
How many movies has Max Irons been in?
Over a 22-year career (since 2004), Max Irons has appeared in 10 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Max Irons's first movie?
The career of Max Irons began with Being Julia (2004).
What is Max Irons's most recent movie or series?
Max Irons's most recent release is Young Sherlock, which premiered on March 4, 2026.
What TV shows has Max Irons appeared in?
On television, Max Irons has appeared in The White Queen, Young Sherlock, Condor, The Little Drummer Girl.
Max Irons
1985-10-17 · Camden, London, England, UK
Maximilian Paul Diarmuid "Max" Irons (born 17 October 1985) is an English-Irish film actor and model. He is known for his roles in The Riot Club (2014), Red Riding Hood (2011), The White Queen and The Host (2013). He is the son of actors Jeremy Irons and Sinéad Cusack.