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Maxwell Jenkins was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on May 3, 2005. Maxwell Jenkins is a television actor, circus performer and film actor. That works out to 21 years old in 2026.
My Take
Maxwell Jenkins intrigues me because of where he began: as a circus performer. That background hints at physical discipline and fearlessness that translate beautifully to screen work. Breaking out in Lost in Space and then landing young Jack Reacher shows casting directors trust him to carry weight beyond his years. The transition from child actor to leading man is the hardest passage in the business, and he appears to be navigating it thoughtfully. I find his trajectory genuinely promising. Born in 2005, he has time and range on his side, and I am curious to watch where his instincts take him next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maxwell Jenkins
- Name (Japanese)
- マックスウェル・ジェンキンス
- Reading
- まっくすうぇる・じぇんきんす
- Born
- May 3, 2005 (age 21)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / circus performer / actor / film actor / child actor
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Maxwell Jenkins born?
Born May 3, 2005 (age 21).
Where is Maxwell Jenkins from?
Maxwell Jenkins is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Maxwell Jenkins do?
Maxwell Jenkins works as television actor, circus performer, actor, film actor, child actor.
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