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Ben Winchell
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Ben Winchell (born July 3, 1994) is an American film and television actor, known for playing Aiden in the film Teen Spirit and Dixon Ticonderoga in the series A.N.T. Farm. He has played the title role of Max Steel in the live-action film Max Steel.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Winchell was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and grew up in Duluth.[1][2]
Career
[edit]In 2011, Winchell played the role of Aiden in the television film Teen Spirit, which premiered on ABC Family on August 7, 2011.[3] He appeared as Eric in the USA Network's drama series Necessary Roughness.[4][5]
In 2013, Winchell played Dixon Ticonderoga in the Disney Channel's sitcom A.N.T. Farm.[5]
In 2015, Winchell played Benjamin in the MTV's teen drama series Finding Carter.[6]
Winchell has played the role of Max Steel in the eponymous live-action film opposite Ana Villafañe.[5][4] Stewart Hendler directed the film and was released in 2016 by Open Road Films.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Pregnancy Pact | Troy | Television film |
| 2010 | Making Money | Ethan | Short |
| 2011 | Teen Spirit | Aiden | Television film |
| 2011 | Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas | Robert | |
| 2011–2012 | Necessary Roughness | Eric | TV series; 2 episodes |
| 2012 | My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3 | Leo Fincher | Television film |
| 2013 | The Last of Robin Hood | Jack | |
| 2013 | Company Town | Kirk | Television film |
| 2013–2014 | A.N.T. Farm | Dixon Ticonderoga | TV series; 3 episodes |
| 2014 | The Red Road | Brad | TV series; 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Finding Carter | Benjamin "Ben" Wallace | TV series; 11 episodes |
| 2016 | Max Steel | Max McGrath / Max Steel | |
| 2017 | Feed | Julian | |
| 2017 | Law & Order True Crime | Donovan Goodreau | TV series; 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Love Daily | Alex | TV series; Episode: Gift from My Ex |
| 2018 | Dear You | Man narrating | Short |
| 2020 | When the Streetlights Go On | Brad Kirchhoff | TV series; Pilot episode |
| 2020 | Academy | 4 | Short |
| 2022 | The Road to Galena | Cole Baird |
References
[edit]- ^ "Duluth resident stars in new action movie". Atlanta Business Chronicle.
- ^ "Ben Winchell Profile". sandybro.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ "Ben Winchell on Twitter - Start Filming on Teen Spirit". twitter.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (February 5, 2014). "Berlin: Ben Winchell, Ana Villafane Join 'Max Steel' (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ a b c Roxborough, Scott (February 5, 2014). "Berlin: Ben Winchell, Ana Villafane Join 'Max Steel'". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ^ Maas, Emily (June 16, 2015). "Finding Carter's Kathryn Prescott on Finale's New Character Cliff-Hanger". tvinsider.com. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Ben Winchell at IMDb
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Ben Winchell
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Ben Winchell (born July 3, 1994) is an American film and television actor best known for his leading role as Max McGrath in the 2016 superhero film Max Steel and his portrayal of Dixon Ticonderoga in the third season of the Disney Channel series A.N.T. Farm (2013).[1][2] Born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, and raised in nearby Duluth, Winchell began his performing career at age five in local community theater before transitioning to professional screen work at age 14.[3][2]
Winchell's early breakout came with supporting roles in television projects, including Troy in the Lifetime TV movie Pregnancy Pact (2010), which depicted the real-life story of a group of pregnant teenagers, and Eric in the second season of the USA Network drama Necessary Roughness (2011).[1][3] He also appeared as Aiden in the ABC Family teen comedy TV movie Teen Spirit (2011), playing a character navigating high school romance and family dynamics. His film debut was in the faith-based drama The Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas (2011), marking his entry into feature-length cinema.[2]
Throughout the 2010s, Winchell expanded his portfolio with diverse roles across genres, including Ben in the MTV mystery series Finding Carter (2014–2015), Julian in the dystopian thriller Feed (2017) opposite Troian Bellisario and Tom Felton, and Brad Kirchhoff in the Quibi mystery drama series When the Streetlights Go On (2020).[1][4] His most recent major project as of 2022 was the romantic drama The Road to Galena, where he starred as Cole Baird, a young man reflecting on life choices amid personal and familial challenges.[5][3]
No uncredited or additional voice work beyond the listed items is documented in primary sources.[1]
Early life
Childhood and family
Ben Winchell was born on July 3, 1994, in Lawrenceville, Georgia.[1] He grew up in nearby Duluth, Georgia, a suburb in the Atlanta metropolitan area.[6][7] Public information about Winchell's family background remains limited, with no widely reported details on his parents or siblings.[6]Education and early acting
Winchell opted for homeschooling during his later school years to accommodate his growing interest in acting.[8][6] He began performing on stage at age five, participating in local community theater productions in the Atlanta area.[3][8][6] His early theater involvement encompassed programs such as Christian Youth Theater (CYT) and RISPA Performing Arts School, along with opportunities at Atlanta Studio Theater and Johns Creek High School Theater.[6][9] At age 14, Winchell was selected as one of 12 local teens for the premiere stage production of High School Musical 2 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre.[6] He also performed with the Broadway Dreams Foundation during this formative period.[6]Career
Early roles and debut
Ben Winchell made his professional acting debut in 2010 at the age of 16, portraying the supporting role of Troy in the Lifetime television movie The Pregnancy Pact, a drama based on the true story of a group of high school students who became pregnant as part of a pact.[8] The film, directed by Rosemary Rodriguez, featured a cast including Thora Birch, and Winchell's performance marked his first credited screen appearance after years of community theater work.[8] In 2011, Winchell continued building his resume with additional early roles, including Aiden in the ABC Family television movie Teen Spirit, a comedy-drama about a free-spirited teen navigating high school and family expectations, which premiered on August 7.[10] He also appeared as Eric in two episodes of the USA Network series Necessary Roughness across its first and second seasons (2011–2012), playing a supporting character in the sports drama starring Callie Thorne.[1] These projects represented his initial forays into both film and episodic television, showcasing his versatility in ensemble casts. That year, he made his feature film debut as Robert in the faith-based drama Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas.[11] Prior to his debut, Winchell secured representation with an agent in 2009, which facilitated his transition from stage performances to professional screen work and enabled auditions for these early opportunities.[6] His homeschooling background provided the flexibility needed to pursue these initial screen roles amid a demanding audition schedule.[8]Television breakthrough
Winchell's television breakthrough came with his role as Dixon Ticonderoga in the Disney Channel sitcom A.N.T. Farm, where he appeared in three episodes during the show's third season from 2013 to 2014.[1] Dixon is introduced as a new fellow A.N.T. (Advanced Natural Talents) student at the elite Z-Tech school, sparking romantic rivalries among main characters Chyna and Lexi, who both develop crushes on him as a chess prodigy.[12] In subsequent appearances, the character dates Olive Doyle and showcases inventive quirks, such as creating truth serum-infused muffins and an anti-truth serum salad dressing that inadvertently affects Chyna. His portrayal of the charismatic yet eccentric Dixon contributed to Winchell's growing presence in youth-oriented programming, highlighting his ability to blend humor and teenage drama.[8] Building on this exposure, Winchell secured a recurring role as Benjamin "Ben" Wallace in the second season of MTV's teen drama Finding Carter from 2014 to 2015, appearing in 11 episodes as the troubled half-brother of the protagonist Carter Wilson, born from an affair between their parents. The character's introduction added layers of family secrets and emotional conflict to the series, allowing Winchell to demonstrate dramatic range beyond comedic roles.[13] This part further elevated his profile among teen audiences, transitioning him from guest spots to more substantial recurring arcs on cable networks.[8] Winchell continued to expand his television portfolio with a guest appearance as Donovan Goodreau in four episodes of NBC's Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders in 2017, portraying a key figure in the real-life investigation surrounding the infamous case. That same year, he starred as Brad Kirchhoff, the brooding quarterback and boyfriend of the prom queen, in the pilot episode of Hulu's drama series When the Streetlights Go On, though the project did not advance to a full season.[14] These roles solidified Winchell's versatility across genres, from lighthearted Disney fare to intense procedural dramas, marking his establishment as a rising talent in television during the mid-2010s.[1]Film roles and later work
Winchell appeared in a supporting role as Jack in the 2013 biographical drama The Last of Robin Hood, directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland, which explored the final years of actor Errol Flynn.[15] His breakthrough in film came with the lead role of Max McGrath in the 2016 superhero action film Max Steel, adapted from the Mattel toy line and directed by Stewart Hendler.[16] In the story, Winchell portrayed a teenager who discovers his ability to generate powerful energy and teams up with an alien symbiote voiced by Josh Brener to become the hero Max Steel, alongside co-stars Maria Bello as his mother and Andy Garcia as a scientist. Principal photography took place primarily in Wilmington, North Carolina, beginning in April 2014, where Winchell underwent extensive physical training in martial arts like jiu-jitsu and karate to perform the role's demanding action sequences.[17] Reflecting on the transition from television to this lead film part, Winchell noted that the opportunity fulfilled a childhood dream of embodying a superhero, emphasizing the script's blend of heart, humor, and spectacle.[18] Following Max Steel, Winchell appeared in a supporting role as Julian in the 2017 psychological drama Feed, directed by Tommy Bertelsen, which examined themes of grief and eating disorders through the story of twins played by Troian Bellisario and Tom Felton. In 2022, he returned to a leading role as Cole Baird in the drama The Road to Galena, written and directed by Joe Hall, depicting a successful lawyer who reevaluates his life after a cancer diagnosis and returns to his rural hometown.[5] Co-starring Aimee Teegarden and Will Brittain, the film premiered in theaters in April 2022 and highlighted Winchell's shift toward more introspective character-driven narratives.[19] As of November 2025, Winchell's most recent acting project was The Road to Galena (2022), with no subsequent roles announced.[1]Filmography
Television credits
Ben Winchell's television work spans TV movies, series, and miniseries, beginning with his debut in 2010. His roles include both one-off appearances and recurring characters.| Year(s) | Title | Role | Episodes/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Pregnancy Pact | Troy | TV movie |
| 2011 | Teen Spirit | Aiden | TV movie |
| 2011–2012 | Necessary Roughness | Eric | 2 episodes: "Habit Forming," "A Load of Bull"[1] |
| 2012 | My Super Psycho Sweet 16: Part 3 | Leo Fincher | TV movie |
| 2013 | Company Town | Kirk | TV movie |
| 2013–2014 | A.N.T. Farm | Dixon Ticonderoga | 3 episodes: "Secret AgANT," "pANTs on Fire," "unwANTed"[20] |
| 2014 | The Red Road | Brad | 2 episodes: "The Woman Who Fell from the Sky," "Snaring of the Sun" |
| 2014–2015 | Finding Carter | Ben | Recurring role, 11 episodes |
| 2017 | Law & Order True Crime | Donovan Goodreau | Miniseries, 4 episodes: "Episode 2," "Episode 3," "Episode 4," "Episode 5" |
| 2018 | Love Daily | Alex | 1 episode: "Gift from My Ex" |
| 2020 | When the Streetlights Go On | Brad Kirchhoff | Short series, 1 episode |
Film credits
Ben Winchell has appeared in a variety of feature films, television films, and short films throughout his career.[1]| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BetterKidsTV | Ethan (voice) | Short film[21] |
| 2011 | Mandie and the Forgotten Christmas | Robert | Feature film |
| 2013 | The Last of Robin Hood | Jack | Feature film |
| 2016 | Max Steel | Max McGrath | Feature film[16] |
| 2017 | Feed | Julian | Feature film[22] |
| 2018 | Dear You | Man narrating | Short film[23] |
| 2020 | Academy | 4 | Short film[24] |
| 2022 | The Road to Galena | Cole Baird | Feature film[5] |