Max Pirkis, 1989
Actors · January 6, 1989
Max Pirkis
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Max Pirkis is 37 years old, born January 6, 1989 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Max Pirkis broke through as a kid actor in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, winning dual awards for most promising newcomer. Born in England on 6 January 1989, he pivoted to prestige TV as Gaius Octavian in BBC/HBO's Rome, a role he held until 2007. A Capricorn, Pirkis combines calculated craft with early ambition.
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Biography
Max Pirkis is a British actor born 6 January 1989. He made his film debut in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) after film crew recruited him directly from Eton College. His performance earned him the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in an International Film. Two years later, he was cast as Gaius Octavian in the BBC/HBO television series Rome, a role he maintained until 2007. Before his breakthrough, Pirkis appeared in two stage productions during the early 2000s. As a Capricorn born in early January, Pirkis embodies the sign's discipline and measured ambition—traits evident in his transition from school-discovered newcomer to television lead. With a life-path number of 7, he carries an introspective, analytical edge typical of actors who build career depth rather than chasing flash. Actors perform across film, television, and stage, developing character interpretation and emotional range.
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Before Fame
Pirkis appeared in two stage productions during the early 2000s before his film breakthrough. He was recruited to audition for Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World directly from his school, Eton College.
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Trivia
- His Master and Commander debut at school age yielded two major awards: the Evening Standard British Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer and the Young Artist Award for Best Young Actor in an International Film.
- He was cast in Rome as Gaius Octavian, a principal role in the high-profile BBC/HBO series, which he played for four years until 2007.
- Pirkis attended Eton College, one of England's most prestigious schools, where he was talent-scouted by a film crew.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Max Pirkis release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is Max Pirkis?
- Max Pirkis is 37 years old (born January 6, 1989).
- When is Max Pirkis's birthday?
- Max Pirkis was born on January 6, 1989.
- What is Max Pirkis's zodiac sign?
- Max Pirkis is a Capricorn, born January 6, 1989.
- What is Max Pirkis's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Max Pirkis was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Max Pirkis from?
- Max Pirkis is from United Kingdom.
- What does Max Pirkis do?
- Max Pirkis is a actor.
- Is Max Pirkis still alive?
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