The Secret Life of Pets is an animated comedy film produced by Illumination Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film follows the adventures of Max, a Jack Russell Terrier voiced by Louis C.K., and his friends as they explore the world of New York City after their owners leave for the day.

Who Voices Max in Secret Life of Pets?

Louis C.K.

Louis C.K. is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor, and filmmaker. He is best known for his FX comedy-drama series Louie, which he created, wrote, directed, and starred in.

C.K. has also appeared in several films, including Trainwreck, American Hustle, and Blue Jasmine. He has won numerous awards for his work, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and four Grammy Awards.

C.K. was originally cast as the voice of Max in The Secret Life of Pets, but he was fired from the project in November 2017 after he admitted to sexual misconduct.

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and voice actor. He is best known for his role as Spence Olchin in the sitcom The King of Queens.

Oswalt has also appeared in several films, including Young Adult, Observe and Report, and Ratatouille. He has won numerous awards for his work, including two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Grammy Award.

Oswalt replaced C.K. as the voice of Max in The Secret Life of Pets after C.K.'s firing. He has since reprised the role in the film's sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2.

Other Cast Members

The Secret Life of Pets also features the voices of Jenny Slate as Gidget, Kevin Hart as Snowball, Eric Stonestreet as Duke, Lake Bell as Chloe, Dana Carvey as Pops, Hannibal Buress as Buddy, and Bobby Moynihan as Mel.

The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $875 million worldwide. It spawned a sequel, The Secret Life of Pets 2, which was released in 2019.