Maxwell Jenkins is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Will Robinson on Netflix’s sci-fi series Lost in Space. He also played Oliver in Betrayal, the role which earned him widespread critical acclaim, and Young Will on Netflix’s original series Sense8. In 2018 he began starring on Netflix’s Lost in Space as Will Robinson. He is also known for A Family Man, Reacher, Dear Edward, Joe Bell, and Arcadian. So, who is Maxwell Jenkins? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Maxwell Jenkins Biography
Maxwell Jenkins was born on the 3rd of May 2005, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. He’s currently 19 years old.
| Birth Name | Maxwell Jenkins |
| Nickname | Max |
| Date of Birth | May 3, 2005 |
| Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Age | 19 years old |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
Family
- Father – Jeff Jenkins (Co-founder and Director of Midnight Circus, Chicago)
- Mother – Julie Greenberg (Co-founder and Director of Midnight Circus, Chicago)
- Siblings – Samantha (Younger Sister)
Maxwell Jenkins Girlfriend
There’s nothing much known about his personal life as he prefers to keep it away from the media. Thus, we are ascertain of any relation he has had in the past or in the present.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 4 feet 11 inches Centimeters – 150 cm Meters – 1.5 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 50 kg Pounds – 110 lbs |
| Body Build | slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | Unknown |
| Dress Size | Unknown |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Maxwell Jenkins was cast to star as Ryan Jensen, a young boy fighting leukemia, in the 2016 film Family Man, alongside Gerard Butler, Gretchen Mol, and Anupam Kher.
Television Debut
Jenkins landed the role of Oliver in the drama series Betrayal in 2013.
Famous For
Best known for his starring role as Will Robinson in Lost in Space and Young Will in Netflix’s original series Sense8.
Brand Endorsements
Maxwell has done endorsement work for several brands including Netflix, Bear Walker, SpaceX, Lids, and Gucci.
Maxwell Jenkins Net Worth
Maxwell hasn’t revealed his net worth to the media. However, as an emerging actor with a bunch of ventures under his belt, Jenkins is enjoying a luxurious life, and his net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – MaxwellJenkins8
- Instagram – maxwelljenkins8
- Twitter – maxwelljenkins8
Maxwell Jenkins Facts
Maxwell is a mandolin player and singer in the band Cowboy Jesus and The Sugar Bums. They released their first cover song titled Life During Wartime on their YouTube channel on January 10, 2016.
He and his sister Samantha perform in their family’s theatrical circus company, Midnight Circus.
Starting at age 3, he has been performing at his family’s circus. He performs an acrobatic balancing act like tightwire, juggling, and mandolin with his father.
He has two rescued pit bulls named Rosie Rae and June Bug.
Jenkins played the younger iteration of Jorma Taccone’s character Owen in the 2016 comedy Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.
He loves playing Fortnite.
In 2018, Max played Will Robinson in the sci-fi television series Lost in Space.
In 2022, Max starred as Young Reacher in the TV show Reacher, starring alongside Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, and Willa Fitzgerald.
He was cast alongside Taylor Schilling in the TV series Dear Edward, which is based on the novel of the same name by Ann Napolitano.