The Secret Life of Pets is an animated comedy film directed by Chris Renaud and Yarrow Cheney. The film follows the lives of a group of pets in New York City after their owners head to work or school each day. The film stars the voices of Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet, Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, Lake Bell, Dana Carvey, Hannibal Buress, Bobby Moynihan, Chris Renaud, Steve Coogan, and Albert Brooks. But who played Max, the main character in the film?

Who Played Max in the Secret Life of Pets?

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He is known for his roles in the films Ratatouille, The Secret Life of Pets, and Eternals. Oswalt has also starred in the television series The King of Queens, Parks and Recreation, and Young Sheldon.

Oswalt was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on January 27, 1969. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the early 1990s. In 2001, he released his first comedy album, Feelin' Kinda Patton. Oswalt has since released six more comedy albums, including Patton Oswalt: My Weakness Is Strong (2019) and Patton Oswalt: Who's Ready For Seconds? (2021).

Oswalt has also written several books, including Hell Yeah, We're F*cked: Essays from Inside the End Times (2009) and Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film (2015).

Max in the Secret Life of Pets

In The Secret Life of Pets, Oswalt voices Max, a Jack Russell Terrier who lives with his owner, Katie, in New York City. Max is a loyal and loving dog, but he is also jealous of Duke, a large and boisterous dog that Katie brings home. Max and Duke eventually learn to get along, and they become friends.

Max is a complex and relatable character. He is loving and loyal, but he is also jealous and insecure. He is also a creature of habit, and he is reluctant to change. However, he is eventually able to overcome his fears and insecurities and embrace the changes in his life.

Max is a popular character with audiences, and he has become a symbol of loyalty and friendship. He is a reminder that even the most different of creatures can learn to get along and become friends.