Maxwell Jenkins

Maxwell Jenkins

Born: May 3, 2005
in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Maxwell Jenkins is an American actor renowned for his dynamic roles in both television and film. Known widely for portraying Will Robinson in the Netflix series Lost in Space (2018-2021) over its three seasons, Jenkins has also appeared as young Jack Reacher in the Amazon series Reacher (2022-) . His early career included roles in projects such as Sense8 (2015-2018) , created by the Wachowski siblings, Betrayal (2013-2014) , Chicago Fire (2012-) , Chicago Med (2015-) , and the comedy film Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016) .

In 2020, he starred alongside Mark Wahlberg and Connie Britton in the film Good Joe Bell (2020) , directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green. In 2023, Jenkins took on a leading role in the Apple TV+ series Dear Edward (2023-2023) , created by Jason Katims and Fisher Stevens, which was released in February of that year. He also completed filming Sand and Stones, a feature film where he stars opposite Nicolas Cage under the direction of Ben Brewer, with a planned release in late 2023.

Adding to his filmography, in 2024, Maxwell Jenkins appeared in the film Arcadian (2024) . This role continues to build on his growing reputation for taking on complex characters in both independent and major studio projects.

Jenkins was recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as one of the "30 top actors under 30" in 2019, highlighting his emerging talent in the industry. He has earned three Saturn Award nominations for his performance in each season of Lost in Space and has also been honored with the Community Leadership Award by the Young Artists Academy.

From a young age, Jenkins has been immersed in the performing arts, making his debut at three years old with his family's theatrical circus company, Midnight Circus. He continues to perform as an acrobat with the company each summer. Outside of his acting commitments, he is musically inclined, playing guitar and mandolin with various bands in Chicago. Despite his demanding schedule, Maxwell remains dedicated to his education as a Chicago Public School student and maintains his involvement with the ASPCA as a committed partner.

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Movies for Maxwell Jenkins...

Arcadian
Title: Arcadian
Character: Thomas
Released: April 12, 2024
Type: Movie
In a near future, normal life on Earth has been decimated. Paul and his two sons, Thomas and Joseph, have been living a half-life – tranquility by day and torment by night. Every night, after the sun sets, they face the unrelenting attacks of a mysterious and violent evil. One day, when Thomas doesn't return home before sundown, Paul must leave the safety of their fortified farm to find him. A nightmarish battle ensues that forces the family to execute a desperate plan to survive.
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Title: Dear Edward
Character: Jordan
Released: February 2, 2023
Type: TV
A 12-year-old boy becomes the lone survivor of a plane crash. As he and others affected by the tragedy try to make sense of what happened, unexpected friendships, romances, and communities are formed.
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Title: Reacher
Character: Young Reacher
Released: February 3, 2022
Type: TV
Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served.
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Joe Bell
Title: Joe Bell
Character: Joseph Bell
Released: September 14, 2020
Type: Movie
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
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Title: Lost in Space
Character: Will Robinson
Released: April 13, 2018
Type: TV
After crash-landing on an alien planet, the Robinson family fights against all odds to survive and escape. But they're surrounded by hidden dangers.
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A Family Man
Title: A Family Man
Character: Ryan Jensen
Released: September 13, 2016
Type: Movie
Dane Jensen is a driven, Chicago-based headhunter, working at a cut-throat job placement firm. When his boss pits Dane against Lynn Vogel, Dane's equally driven but polar-opposite rival at the firm, in a battle for control over the company. When his young son is then given a harrowing diagnosis, Dane is suddenly pulled between achieving his professional dream and spending time with the family that needs him now more than ever.
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Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Title: Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
Character: Ten-Year Old Owen
Released: June 3, 2016
Type: Movie
When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.
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Title: Chicago Med
Character: EJ Daniels
Released: November 17, 2015
Type: TV
An emotional thrill ride through the day-to-day chaos of the city's most explosive hospital and the courageous team of doctors who hold it together. They will tackle unique new cases inspired by topical events, forging fiery relationships in the pulse-pounding pandemonium of the emergency room.
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Title: Sense8
Character: Young Will
Released: June 5, 2015
Type: TV
One gunshot, one death, one moment out of time that irrevocably links eight minds in disparate parts of the world, putting them in each other's lives, each other's secrets, and in terrible danger. Ordinary people suddenly reborn as "Sensates."
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Consumed
Title: Consumed
Character: Tommy Kessler
Released: June 1, 2015
Type: Movie
When Sophie's son, Garrett, develops a mysterious illness, she embarks on a search for answers. This leads her into the controversial world of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) where a sociopolitical battle rages between organic farmers and big biotech corporations. As her desperation grows, so too does her quest for knowledge. And the deeper she goes, a more heightened sense of danger develops that preys on her state of mind, as she attempts to discover the root cause of her son's illness.
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Title: NCIS: New Orleans
Character: Ryan Griggs
Released: September 23, 2014
Type: TV
A drama about the local field office that investigates criminal cases affecting military personnel in The Big Easy, a city known for its music, entertainment and decadence.
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Title: Betrayal
Character: Oliver
Released: September 29, 2013
Type: TV
A chance meeting between photographer Sara Hadley and Attorney Jack McAllister leads to an instant and undeniable attraction. Just as Sara and Jack's affair is starting, the lovers find themselves in an impossible situation—on opposite sides of a murder investigation.
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Title: Chicago Fire
Character: J.J.
Released: October 10, 2012
Type: TV
An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.
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Title: The Bondsman
Character: Cade
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: TV
Backwoods bounty hunter Hub Halloran comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.