Date of Birth: May 22, 1972
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Biography
Max Brooks, born Maximillian Michael Brooks, is an American author known for his works in the horror and science fiction genres. He was born on May 22, 1972, in New York City, New York, USA. Brooks is best known for his novel “World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War,” which was later adapted into a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt. He is also the author of “The Zombie Survival Guide,” a satirical survival manual dealing with the potentiality of a zombie apocalypse. Brooks attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, California, and later graduated from Pitzer College in Claremont, California. He also completed a certificate in film from the graduate program at the American Film Institute. Besides his work as an author, Brooks has written for television, including a stint on “Saturday Night Live.” He is the son of legendary comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft. Brooks has carved out his own niche in the literary world, becoming a respected voice in contemporary horror literature. He has also given talks and lectures on disaster preparedness and has been involved in various media projects, including graphic novels and voice acting.
5 Interesting Facts about Max Brooks
1. Max Brooks is the son of comedy legend Mel Brooks and actress Anne Bancroft.
2. His book “World War Z” was adapted into a blockbuster film starring Brad Pitt.
3. Brooks has a certificate in film from the American Film Institute.
4. He has written for the television show “Saturday Night Live.”
5. Brooks has given lectures on disaster preparedness at institutions like the U.S. Naval War College and the Modern War Institute at West Point.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Max Brooks
1. “If you can’t go to a party and be funny, then you should stay home.”
2. “Most zombie stories, the zombies are a backdrop. They are a catalyst to tell the human condition.”
3. “The first casualty of a zombie outbreak is the law.”
4. “History is full of people who out of fear or ignorance or lust for power has destroyed knowledge of immeasurable value.”
5. “Every time the system fails, we’re left with the same old lizard brain that we’ve always had.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Max Brooks has achieved a highest net worth of approximately $20 million.
Children
Max Brooks has one child, a son named Henry Michael Brooks, born in 2005.
Relevant Links
1. [Max Brooks Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Brooks
2. [IMDB Profile](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0112058/
3. [World War Z on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/World-War-Oral-History-Zombie/dp/0307346617
5. [Max Brooks at the American Film Institute](https://www.afi.com/
