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http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0432273/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0432273/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
http://www.38thnotes.com/2013/02/11/video-max-julien-talks-2pac-huey-newton-in-1997-interview/
Universally known more than anything for his portrayal of the character "Goldie" in the 1973 classic film "The Mack," Max Julien is an Iconic Cult Hero that has went on to distinguish himself as a Writer, Director, Producer and Sculptor for over 40 years now. Max Julien started his career as a classically trained actor, working the Off Broadway scene in New York City. Originally from Washington D.C., he would then move to California and garner co-starring roles alongside Jack Nicholson in "Psych-Out" and Candace Bergen in "Getting Straight." Other credits include "The Black Klansman" in 1966 and "Uptight" in 1968. Having now built up a name for himself as an up & coming talent, Max Julien took his skills to Europe-where he would begin writing, directing and even producing (all things rarely allowed for Black Filmmakers in America at that time). Max wrote and directed the documentary "Trestevre," and then co-produced the popular 1973 classic "Cleopatra Jones." In 1974 Julien would take advantage of the popularity and success of "The Mack" and "Cleopatra Jones" (both released in 1973) and would change gears to write, produce & star in "Thomasine & Bushrod." In "Thomasine & Bushrod" max Julien was paired with the lovely Vonetta McGee. This was a Action western themed around a Black Bonnie and Clyde, and was directed by the legendary Gordon Parks. after 1974 Max Julien seemingly disappeared from films; but would release a novel entitled "Dark Clowns Kickin' Ass" and would have his art sculptures featured in galleries all over the country. in the early 1990's Julien would return to film, writing and directing "Sketches Of A Man: The Charles Drew Story" and would gain international acclaim for writing, directing and starring in the West African film "Sangu, The Silent One." back in The U.S., Max Julien would do featured cameo roles in Def Jam's 1997 film "How To Be A Player" plus several other films, TV Shows and Music Videos. Today he continues to remain a fixture of Pop Culture-known to pop up in videos and songs every few years-and is said to be writing his biography. "The Mack" currently ranks at #19 on Entertainment Weekly's Top 50 Cult Movies List; and his work has been sampled/inspired more Hip Hop songs and movies than we could even begin to try counting. #SaluteThePioneers SOURCES: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0432273/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0432273/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm http://www.38thnotes.com/2013/02/11/video-max-julien-talks-2pac-huey-newton-in-1997-interview/
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