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{{Short description|American actor (1933–2022)}}
{{Short description|American actor (1933–2022)}}
{{sources|date=January 2022}}
{{more citations needed|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Max Julien
| name = Max Julien
| image =
| image = Max_Julien.png
| imagesize =
| imagesize =
| caption =
| caption = Julien, 1970.
| birth_name = Maxwell Banks
| birth_name = Maxwell Julien Banks
| birth_date = July 12, 1933
| birth_date = July 12, 1933
| birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.
| death_date = {{death date and given age|2022|1|1|88}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|2022|1|1|1933|7|12}}
| death_place = [[Los Angeles, California]], U.S.
| death_place = [[Los Angeles]], California, U.S.
| other_names =
| other_names =
| known_for = Goldie – ''[[The Mack]]''
| known_for = Goldie – ''[[The Mack]]''
| height = 1.88 m
| height = 1.88 m
| occupation = Actor, sculptor, clothes designer
| occupation = {{hlist|Actor|sculptor|clothes designer}}
| years_active = 1966–2005
| years_active = 1966–2005
| domestic_partner = [[Vonetta McGee]] (1974–77)
| domestic_partner = [[Vonetta McGee]]<br><small>(1970–1977)</small>
| children = 1
| spouse = {{marriage|Arabella Chavers|1991}}
| spouse = {{marriage|Arabella Chavers|1991}}
}}
}}


'''Maxwell Banks''' (July 12, 1933<ref>{{Cite news|last=Limbong|first=Andrew|date=2022-01-02|title=Max Julien, star of Blaxploitation classic 'The Mack,' has died at 88|language=en|work=NPR|url=https://www.npr.org/2022/01/02/1069753397/max-julien-blaxploitation-actor-dead|access-date=2022-01-04}}</ref> – January 1, 2022), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Max Julien''', was an American actor, sculptor, and clothes designer best known for his role as Goldie in the 1973 [[blaxploitation]] film, ''[[The Mack]]''.<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Film: 'The Mack' Opens:Max Julien Stars in a Black Melodrama|authorlink=Vincent Canby|author=Canby, Vincent|date=April 5, 1973|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F06E0D7173BE533A25756C0A9629C946290D6CF}}</ref> Julien also appeared in ''[[Def Jam's How to Be a Player]]'' and he guest starred on TV shows such as ''[[The Mod Squad]]'', ''[[The Bold Ones: The Protectors]],'' and ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]''.
'''Maxwell Julien Banks''' (July 12, 1933 – January 1, 2022), better known by his [[stage name]] '''Max Julien''', was an American actor, sculptor, and clothes designer best known for his role as Goldie in the 1973 [[blaxploitation]] film ''[[The Mack]]''.<ref name=NYT>{{cite web|work=[[The New York Times]]|title=Film: 'The Mack' Opens:Max Julien Stars in a Black Melodrama|authorlink=Vincent Canby|author=Canby, Vincent|date=April 5, 1973|url=https://www.nytimes.com/movie/review?res=9F06E0D7173BE533A25756C0A9629C946290D6CF}}</ref>


== Biography ==
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He began his career on the stage on New York City's [[Off-Broadway]] circuit including roles in [[Joseph Papp]]'s ''Shakespeare-In-The-Park''. Moving westward to [[Hollywood, CA|Hollywood]], he landed co-starring roles with [[Jack Nicholson]] in ''[[Psych-Out]]'' and [[Candice Bergen]] in Columbia's box-office hit film ''[[Getting Straight]]''. While spending time in [[Rome, Italy]], he wrote and directed a documentary called ''Trestevre'', then wrote the screenplay for, and subsequently co-produced, Warner Brothers's blaxploitation classic ''[[Cleopatra Jones]],'' which starred actress [[Tamara Dobson]] in the title role as a narcotics agent who was as skilled in martial arts as she was with firearms. Julien refused to participate in the sequel, ''[[Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold]],'' which led to his being credited instead with the film's story and script both being "based on characters created by Max Julien".
Julien was born in Washington, DC on July 12, 1933.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Green |first1=Penelope |date=8 January 2022 |title=Max Julien, Star of a Cult Blaxploitation Film, Dies at 88 |newspaper=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/08/movies/max-julien-dead.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Limbong |first=Andrew |date=2022-01-02 |title=Max Julien, star of Blaxploitation classic 'The Mack,' has died at 88 |language=en |work=NPR |url=https://www.npr.org/2022/01/02/1069753397/max-julien-blaxploitation-actor-dead |access-date=2022-01-04}}</ref> He crossed through the Xi Chapter of [[Kappa Alpha Psi]] at [[Howard University]] on December 4, 1954.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}


He began his career on the stage on New York City's [[Off-Broadway]] circuit including roles in [[Joseph Papp]]'s ''Shakespeare-In-The-Park''. Moving westward to [[Hollywood, CA|Hollywood]], he landed co-starring roles with [[Jack Nicholson]] in ''[[Psych-Out]]'' and [[Candice Bergen]] in Columbia's box-office hit film ''[[Getting Straight]]''.
==Critics==

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While spending time in [[Rome, Italy]], he wrote and directed a documentary called ''Trestevre'', then wrote the screenplay for, and subsequently co-produced, Warner Brothers's blaxploitation classic ''[[Cleopatra Jones]],'' which starred actress [[Tamara Dobson]] in the title role as a narcotics agent who was as skilled in martial arts as she was with firearms. Julien refused to participate in the sequel, ''[[Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold]],'' which led to his being credited instead with the film's story and script both being "based on characters created by Max Julien".

Aside from ''[[The Mack]],'' Julien also appeared in ''[[Def Jam's How to Be a Player]]'' and he guest starred on TV shows such as ''[[The Mod Squad]]'', ''[[The Bold Ones: The Protectors]],'' and ''[[One on One (American TV series)|One on One]]''.

Julien died in Los Angeles on January 1, 2022, at the age of 88.<ref>{{cite news |date=1 January 2022 |title='The Mack' Star Max Julien Dead at 88 |publisher=TMZ |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/01/01/the-mack-star-max-julien-goldie-dead-dies/ |access-date=2 January 2022}}</ref> Along with his wife, he was survived by a daughter.

==Reception==
For his performance in 1968's ''[[Up Tight!]]'', ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' movie critic [[Judith Crist]] stated that Julien was, "a standout in a standout cast." Raoul Gripenwaldt from ''The Santa Monica Evening Outlook'' wrote, "Max Julien's portrayal of Johnny Wells in Paramount's ''[[Uptight (film)|Uptight]]'' could very well result in an Academy Award." ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' chimed in, "Max Julien creates a memorable piece of reality." As a reward, Julien was invited to Europe to discuss film possibilities.
For his performance in 1968's ''[[Up Tight!]]'', ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' movie critic [[Judith Crist]] stated that Julien was, "a standout in a standout cast." Raoul Gripenwaldt from ''The Santa Monica Evening Outlook'' wrote, "Max Julien's portrayal of Johnny Wells in Paramount's ''[[Uptight (film)|Uptight]]'' could very well result in an Academy Award." ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' chimed in, "Max Julien creates a memorable piece of reality." As a reward, Julien was invited to Europe to discuss film possibilities.


==In popular culture==
==In popular culture==
*[[Curren$y]]'s 2012 mixtape "Priest Andretti" features a song named after the actor, produced by Beat Butcha. The New Orleans rapper also mentions Max Julien in his song, "What's What," off of his 2011 album [[Weekend at Burnie's]].
*[[Curren$y]]'s 2012 mixtape "Priest Andretti" features a song named after the actor, produced by [[Beat Butcha]]. The New Orleans rapper also mentions Max Julien in his song, "What's What," off of his 2011 album ''[[Weekend at Burnie's]]''.
* Many rappers have sampled his voice from ''The Mack'', including [[Craig Mack]], [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Gangrene (group)|Gangrene]], [[Big K.R.I.T.]] and [[Do or Die (group)|Do or Die]]. Multiple R&B, hip-hop and rock artists (i.e., [[Too Short]], [[Rappin' 4-Tay]], [[P. Diddy]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Kid Rock]]) admittedly fashioned their images after Julien's character from the film.
* Many rappers have sampled his voice from ''The Mack'', including [[Craig Mack]], [[Lloyd Banks]], [[Gangrene (group)|Gangrene]], [[Big K.R.I.T.]] and [[Do or Die (group)|Do or Die]]. Multiple R&B, hip-hop and rock artists (i.e., [[Too Short]], [[Rappin' 4-Tay]], [[P. Diddy]], [[Snoop Dogg]], [[Kid Rock]]) admittedly fashioned their images after Julien's character from the film.
* Julien appeared as "Goldie" in an episode of [[UPN]]'s ''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]''.
* Julien appeared as "Goldie" in an episode of [[UPN]]'s ''[[One on One (American TV series)|One on One]]''.


==Personal life and death==
==Personal life==
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Julien was in a live-in relationship with actress [[Vonetta McGee]] from 1974 to 1977. McGee appeared with him in the 1974 western action film ''[[Thomasine & Bushrod]]'', which was intended as a counterpart to the 1967 film ''[[Bonnie and Clyde (film)|Bonnie and Clyde]]''.{{cn|date=June 2023}} He married Arabella Chavers in 1991. The couple resided in [[Los Angeles]].
Julien crossed through the Xi Chapter of [[Kappa Alpha Psi]] at [[Howard University]] on the December 4, 1954.{{Citation needed|date=May 2021}}

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Julien was in a live-in relationship with actress [[Vonetta McGee]] from 1974 to 1977. McGee appeared with him in the 1974 western action film ''Thomasine & Bushrod'', which was intended as a counterpart to the 1967 film ''[[Bonnie and Clyde (film)|Bonnie and Clyde]]''. He married Arabella Chavers in 1991. The couple resided in [[Los Angeles]]. He died on January 1, 2022, at the age of 88.<ref>{{cite news |title='The Mack' Star Max Julien Dead at 88 |url=https://www.tmz.com/2022/01/01/the-mack-star-max-julien-goldie-dead-dies/ |access-date=2 January 2022 |publisher=TMZ |date=1 January 2022}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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*''[[Def Jam's How to Be a Player]]'' (1997) - Uncle Fred
*''[[Def Jam's How to Be a Player]]'' (1997) - Uncle Fred
*''Restore'' (2001) - Coach Barnes
*''Restore'' (2001) - Coach Barnes
*''[[One on One (TV series)|One on One]]'' (TV) - Goldie (2005) 1 episode
*''[[One on One (American TV series)|One on One]]'' (TV) - Goldie (2005) 1 episode
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Latest revision as of 04:28, 24 May 2024

Max Julien
Julien, 1970.
Born
Maxwell Julien Banks

July 12, 1933
Washington, D.C., U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2022(2022-01-01) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actor
  • sculptor
  • clothes designer
Years active1966–2005
Known forGoldie – The Mack
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Spouse
Arabella Chavers
​
(m. 1991)​
Partner(s)Vonetta McGee
(1970–1977)
Children1

Maxwell Julien Banks (July 12, 1933 – January 1, 2022), better known by his stage name Max Julien, was an American actor, sculptor, and clothes designer best known for his role as Goldie in the 1973 blaxploitation film The Mack.[1]

Biography[edit]

Julien was born in Washington, DC on July 12, 1933.[2][3] He crossed through the Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi at Howard University on December 4, 1954.[citation needed]

He began his career on the stage on New York City's Off-Broadway circuit including roles in Joseph Papp's Shakespeare-In-The-Park. Moving westward to Hollywood, he landed co-starring roles with Jack Nicholson in Psych-Out and Candice Bergen in Columbia's box-office hit film Getting Straight.

While spending time in Rome, Italy, he wrote and directed a documentary called Trestevre, then wrote the screenplay for, and subsequently co-produced, Warner Brothers's blaxploitation classic Cleopatra Jones, which starred actress Tamara Dobson in the title role as a narcotics agent who was as skilled in martial arts as she was with firearms. Julien refused to participate in the sequel, Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold, which led to his being credited instead with the film's story and script both being "based on characters created by Max Julien".

Aside from The Mack, Julien also appeared in Def Jam's How to Be a Player and he guest starred on TV shows such as The Mod Squad, The Bold Ones: The Protectors, and One on One.

Julien died in Los Angeles on January 1, 2022, at the age of 88.[4] Along with his wife, he was survived by a daughter.

Reception[edit]

For his performance in 1968's Up Tight!, New York Times movie critic Judith Crist stated that Julien was, "a standout in a standout cast." Raoul Gripenwaldt from The Santa Monica Evening Outlook wrote, "Max Julien's portrayal of Johnny Wells in Paramount's Uptight could very well result in an Academy Award." The Hollywood Reporter chimed in, "Max Julien creates a memorable piece of reality." As a reward, Julien was invited to Europe to discuss film possibilities.

In popular culture[edit]

Personal life[edit]

Julien was in a live-in relationship with actress Vonetta McGee from 1974 to 1977. McGee appeared with him in the 1974 western action film Thomasine & Bushrod, which was intended as a counterpart to the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde.[citation needed] He married Arabella Chavers in 1991. The couple resided in Los Angeles.

Filmography[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Canby, Vincent (April 5, 1973). "Film: 'The Mack' Opens:Max Julien Stars in a Black Melodrama". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Green, Penelope (8 January 2022). "Max Julien, Star of a Cult Blaxploitation Film, Dies at 88". The New York Times.
  3. ^ Limbong, Andrew (2022-01-02). "Max Julien, star of Blaxploitation classic 'The Mack,' has died at 88". NPR. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  4. ^ "'The Mack' Star Max Julien Dead at 88". TMZ. 1 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2022.

External links[edit]

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