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Born on December 18, 1977 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Max Blumenthal is a journalist, writer and filmmaker. That puts Max Blumenthal at 48 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Pennsylvania. Recorded honors include Serena Shim Award. Notable works include Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel.
My Take
Max Blumenthal is a writer who splits a room, and I think that's precisely his significance. A University of Pennsylvania graduate from Boston, he made his name reporting for outlets like The Nation and The Daily Beast and through provocative books such as Goliath. His willingness to confront combustible subjects head-on draws fierce praise and equally fierce condemnation. Whether or not you agree with his conclusions, I value writers who reach into the fire rather than play it safe. Journalist, author, filmmaker, blogger, he commands attention because he provokes both agreement and rebuttal, and that kind of presence is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Max Blumenthal
- Name (Japanese)
- マックス・ブルーメンタール
- Reading
- まっくす・ぶるーめんたーる
- Born
- December 18, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- journalist / writer / filmmaker / blogger
2. Background
- University
- University of Pennsylvania
Awards & achievements
- Serena Shim Award
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel | — |
4. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/MaxBlumenthal
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max%20Blumenthal
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6794591
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Max Blumenthal born?
Born December 18, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Max Blumenthal from?
Max Blumenthal is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Max Blumenthal do?
Max Blumenthal works as journalist, writer, filmmaker, blogger.
What is Max Blumenthal known for?
Notable works include Goliath: Life and Loathing in Greater Israel.
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