Question: who played max on one life to live
Answer: Max Holden James DePaiva as Max Holden One Life to Live character Portrayed by James DePaiva ( 1987 -- 90 , 1991 -- 2003 , 2007 ) Nicholas Walker ( 1990 -- 91 ) Duration 1987 -- 2003 , 2007 First appearance January 6 , 1987 ( January 6 , 1987 ) Last appearance August 20 , 2007 ( August 20 , 2007 ) Created by Peggy O'Shea Introduced by Paul Rauch Frank Valentini ( 2007 ) Classification Former , regular Profile Occupation Owner and manager of Break Bar Owner of Max 's Place Owner of Palace Hotel and Serenity Springs Residence Argentina ( show ) Family Parents Wingate Holden Patricia Holden Brothers Steve Holden Half - sisters Andy Harrison Spouse Gabri