Maxwell Jenkins

Maxwell Jenkins
Jenkins in March 2018
Born (2005-05-03) 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] In 2018, he appears as Will Robinson in Lost in Space, the Netflix remake of the 1965 TV series.[2][3] The series is ongoing, and is expected to release more episodes next year.[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 playgrounds 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 8 in 2013.[6]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013-2014 Betrayal Oliver 12 episodes
2015 Sense8 Young Will 5 episodes
2015 NCIS: New Orleans Ryan Griggs 1 episode
2015 Chicago Fire J.J. 2 episodes
2018 Lost in Space Will Robinson 10 episodes

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2016 A Family Man Ryan Jensen

References

  1. 1 2 Verhoeven, Beatrice (November 12, 2014). "Gerard Butler's 'The Headhunter's Calling' Casts Maxwell Jenkins (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved 20 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie. "Toby Stephens To Topline 'Lost in Space' Netflix Remake, Maxwell Jenkins To Co-Star". deadline.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ Ahr, Micheal. "Lost in Space: 'Too Good Not To Develop'". Den of Geeks. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  5. ↑ Knight, Meribah (September 15, 2011). "Just Children, but Training for the Center Ring". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
  6. 1 2 "From the Circus Ring to Outer Space: Maxwell Jenkins". Midnight Circus. www.midnightcircus.net. Retrieved 22 April 2018.
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