Maxwell Jenkins
Maxwell Jenkins | |
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 Jenkins in March 2018 | |
| Born | May 3, 2005 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Maxwell Jenkins (born May 3, 2005) is an American actor who is known for his roles in Betrayal and Sense8.[1] In 2016, he played the role of Ryan Jensen in A Family Man.[1] Since 2018, he has appeared as Will Robinson in Lost in Space, the Netflix remake of the 1965 television series.[2][3][4]
Early life
Jenkins is the son of Jeff Jenkins, a former Ringling clown, and Julie Greenberg. They are the co-founders and directors of the Chicago-based Midnight Circus, whose proceeds help fund general improvements for the Chicago parks the circus is hosted in.[5] Jenkins began performing with the circus at age three,[6] performing acts like tightwire walking, juggling, and playing mandolin.
Jenkins started his acting career in ABC's Betrayal at age eight in 2013.[6]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Betrayal | Oliver | Recurring role; 12 episodes |
| 2015 | Sense8 | Young Will | Recurring role; 8 episodes |
| 2015 | NCIS: New Orleans | Ryan Griggs | Episode: 'I Do' |
| 2015 | Chicago Fire | J.J. | Guest role; 2 episodes |
| 2018–present | Lost in Space | Will Robinson | Main role; 20 episodes Nominated - Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor in Streaming Presentation (2019) |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Family Man | Ryan Jensen | |
| 2020 | Joe Bell | Joseph Bell |
References
- ^ a b Verhoeven, Beatrice (November 12, 2014). "Gerard Butler's 'The Headhunter's Calling' Casts Maxwell Jenkins (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2016-09-20). "Toby Stephens To Topline 'Lost in Space' Netflix Remake, Maxwell Jenkins To Co-Star". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ Phelan, Zehra (11 April 2018). "Exclusive: Maxwell Jenkins, Mina Sundwall & Taylor Russell on playing the Robinson Kids in Lost in Space". Hey Guys. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ Ahr, Michael. "Lost in Space: 'Too Good Not To Develop'". Den of Geeks. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
- ^ Knight, Meribah (September 15, 2011). "Just Children, but Training for the Center Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
- ^ a b "From the Circus Ring to Outer Space: Maxwell Jenkins". Midnight Circus. www.midnightcircus.net. Retrieved 22 April 2018.