Was named after his paternal grandfather, Maximillian Kaminsky.
Graduated from American University's film school in 1994, after having also attended Pitzer College as a history major and spending a semester at the University of the Virgin Islands.
Worked as a production assistant on Michael Palin's African rail pilgrimage
at the BBC.
Release of his book, "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War". (2006)
His middle name, Michael, is from his maternal grandfather, Michael
Italiano.
Release of his book, "The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead". (2003)