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Max Joseph Charles (born August 18, 2003)[1] is an American photographer and actor. He appeared in the 2012 film The Three Stooges, as young Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, and had a role in the ABC comedy science fiction series The Neighbors. In 2014, Charles voiced Sherman in DreamWorks' Mr. Peabody & Sherman. He played the recurring role of Spin in Disney XD's Lab Rats: Bionic Island. He voiced Kion on the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard, and Harvey on the Nickelodeon series Harvey Beaks. He also played Zach Goodweather on seasons two through four on the TV series The Strain, replacing Ben Hyland from the first season. Max Charles also voiced Buddy G in the direct-to-video Scooby-Doo film Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown.
Early life
[edit]Charles was born Max Joseph Charles in Dayton, Ohio[3] on August 18, 2003.[1] He has three older brothers, Logan, Brock, and Mason who are also actors.[4][5][6]
Career
[edit]He first appeared in a third-season episode of the HBO series True Blood in 2010.[7] His later television guest starring work includes the Fox series Raising Hope,[8] the NBC series Community,[9] the TV Land series Hot in Cleveland,[10] and the Disney Channel series Jessie.[11] Charles has also had roles in the 2010 television film November Christmas[10] and the 2011 direct-to-DVD film Spooky Buddies.[12]
In early 2012, Charles appeared in The Three Stooges as Peezer, a young orphan who encounters the three title characters.[13] That year, he also appeared in the films Least Among Saints[14] and White Space.[15] In 2012, Charles played a young Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man, a role whose adult counterpart was Andrew Garfield.[16][17] In fall 2012, Charles began co-starring in the ABC comedy science fiction series The Neighbors.[18] Charles voiced Sherman in DreamWorks Animation's Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014).[19][20]
Charles has four brothers, and received his first audition after a producer asked one of his brothers to audition for a role; Charles asked his mother if he could accompany his brother, and was hired for his first acting role. In The Three Stooges, Charles can be seen in a scene with all three brothers.[14] Charles is represented by CESD Talent Agency and Symington Talent Management.[20] In January 2015, he was cast as Zach Goodweather, on the television series The Strain.[21]
He voiced the title character in the Nickelodeon series Harvey Beaks.[22]
He also had a recurring role in the Disney XD TV series Lab Rats as Spin.[23]
Charles voiced Kion on the Disney Channel television film The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar and its subsequent Disney Junior TV series The Lion Guard.[24][25]
Charles was cast as Ali's best friend in the independent imaginary reality film, Ali’s Realm, which was released in 2020.[26]
Charles was cast as the voice of "Young Long" in the Sony Pictures Animation film, Wish Dragon, which was released in 2021.[27]
Photography
[edit]In November 2023, Charles began a photography business entitled MJCCREATIVE.[28][29]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | True Blood | Hunter Savoy | Episode: "Everything Is Broken" |
| Raising Hope | Male Student | Episode: "Blue Dots" | |
| November Christmas | Gordon Marks | Television film | |
| 2011 | Spooky Buddies | Joseph[30] | Direct-to-video film |
| My Life As an Experiment | Cooper | Television film | |
| Community | Young Pierce | Episode: "Celebrity Pharmacology 212" | |
| Hot in Cleveland | Marcus | Episode: "Elka's Snowbird" | |
| 2011–2015 | Super Spies | Jake | Seasons 2-4 |
| 2012 | Jessie | Axel | Episode: "World Wide Web of Lies" |
| Robot Chicken | School Kid, Cruel Kid | Voice, episode: "Executed by the State" | |
| Scent of the Missing | Charlie Johnson | Television film | |
| 2012–2014 | The Neighbors | Max Weaver[31] | 44 episodes |
| 2012–2016 | Adventure Time | Young Jay, Terry, Hugo[32] | Voice, 4 episodes |
| 2012–2022 | Family Guy | Additional voices | 11 episodes |
| 2013 | The Haunted Hathaways | Teddy Munroe[33] | Episode: "Haunted Cookie Jar" |
| 2013–2019 | American Dad! | Boy, Camper | Voice 5 episodes |
| 2014 | Rizzoli & Isles | Kevin Silver[34] | Episode: "Tears of a Clown" |
| The Legend of Korra | Skeptical Spirit[32] | Voice, episode: "Korra Alone" | |
| Constantine | Henry | Episode: "Rage of Caliban" | |
| Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas | Michael Hobbs[32] | Voice, television special | |
| Northpole | Kevin Hastings[35][36] | Television film | |
| 2015 | Lab Rats | Spin | 7 episodes |
| Childrens Hospital | Billy | Episode: "With Great Power..." | |
| The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar | Kion | Voice, television film | |
| 2015–2017 | The Strain | Zach Goodweather[37] | 33 episodes |
| Harvey Beaks | Harvey Beaks[32] | Voice, 52 episodes | |
| The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show | Sherman[32] | Voice, 52 episodes | |
| 2016–2019 | The Lion Guard | Kion[32][38] | Voice, 74 episodes |
| 2017 | The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar | Kion | Voice, television film |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Unstable | Oliver March | |
| The Three Stooges | Peezer[39] | ||
| Least Among Saints | Dylan[40] | ||
| The Amazing Spider-Man | Young Peter Parker[41] | ||
| 2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | ||
| Mr. Peabody & Sherman | Sherman[42][32] | Voice | |
| The Last Survivors | Alby | ||
| American Sniper | Colton Kyle[43] | ||
| 2016 | The Angry Birds Movie | Bobby[32] | Voice cameo |
| 2017 | Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown | Buddy G.[32] | Voice, direct-to-video |
| 2020 | Ali's Realm | Charlie | |
| 2021 | Wish Dragon | Young Long[44] | Voice |
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actor | The Neighbors | Nominated | [45] |
| Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series (shared with Isabella Cramp and Ian Patrick) |
Won | [45] | |||
| 2016 | 42nd Saturn Awards | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | The Strain | Nominated | |
| 2017 | 43rd Saturn Awards | Nominated | [46] | ||
| 2018 | 44th Saturn Awards | Nominated | [47] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c @maxcharles1; (August 19, 2018). "15🎉". Retrieved May 13, 2021 – via Instagram.
- ^ "MJCCREATIVE - Official Instagram Page". instagram.com.
- ^ "Little Man Max Charles Tackles Big Roles in American Sniper and The Amazing Spider-Man". Huffington Post. January 6, 2015.
- ^ "CASTING NEWS: Child Star MAX CHARLES Lands CLINT EASTWOOD Film AMERICAN SNIPER". hollywoodmomblog.com.
- ^ "Michael Longo July 21, 1928 – September 12, 2022". www.dignitymemorial.com.
- ^ "In Memory Of Jerry James Longo (1956 - 2021)". www.newcomerdayton.com.
- ^ Scott Winant (director), Alexander Woo (writer) (August 15, 2010). "Everything Is Broken". True Blood. Season 3. Episode 9. HBO.
- ^ Eyal Gordin (director), Liz Astrof (writer) (November 16, 2011). "Blue Dots". Raising Hope. Season 1. Episode 8. Fox.
- ^ Fred Goss (director), Hilary Winston (writer) (January 11, 2011). "Celebrity Pharmacology". Community. Season 2. Episode 13. NBC.
- ^ a b "Max Charles: Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved June 28, 2012.
- ^ Leonard R. Garner Jr. (director), Sally Lapiduss (writer), Erin Dunlap (writer) (March 19, 2012). "World Wide Web of Lies". Jessie. Season 1. Episode 14. Disney Channel.
- ^ Spooky buddies. WorldCat. OCLC 756706849.
- ^ Abrams, Simon (April 12, 2012). "Review: 'The Three Stooges' A Limp Homage To A Legendary Comedy Trio". indiewire. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ a b Harrington, Nancy & Amy (May 25, 2012). "Max Charles Will Become a Big Time Star 'The Amazing Spider-Man' and 'The Neighbors'". Yahoo!. Archived from the original on May 27, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ "Mike the Pike Productions, Inc. Announces Principle[sic] Cast on Sci-Fi Thriller, 'White Space,' with Potential Revenues up to $60m". Business Wire. September 9, 2011. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Mintzer, Jordan (June 21, 2012). "The Amazing Spider-Man: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Van Hoeij, Boyd (June 21, 2012). "The Amazing Spider-Man". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ VanDerWerff, Emily (May 11, 2012). "Upfront roundup: ABC realizes if it wants to take the weekend off, it had better renew and cancel some stuff". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ Deadline team (March 16, 2012). "Ty Burrell & Max Charles Set For DreamWorks Animation's 'Mr. Peabody & Sherman'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 20, 2012. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ a b Sneider, Jeff (March 15, 2012). "Burrell, Charles set for 'Peabody' toon". Variety. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ Miska, Brad (May 25, 2012). "The Strain" Recasting Son For Emotional Role". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved June 26, 2012.
- ^ "Nerd Armada". C.H. Greenblatt. January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Check out #LabRats on @DisneyXD tonight at 8:30 #BionicIsland". x.com.
- ^ "Lion King spinoff voice cast includes Rob Lowe, Gabrielle Union, James Earl Jones, and more - EW.com". Entertainment Weekly.
- ^ Shamsian, Jacob (June 10, 2014). "Disney to launch animated 'Lion King' spinoff 'The Lion Guard'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ "'Crazy Rich Asians' Director Jon M. Chu Honored by Publicists". Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ "WHAT TIME IS WISH DRAGON SCHEDULED TO RELEASE ON NETFLIX? INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST EXPLAINED!". www.hitc.com.
- ^ "Excited to announce my new photography business MJCCREATIVE- I've been taking photos for many years now, which turned into doing shoots professionally for people and businesses. This is something I've been working on and thinking about for a while now so I'm excited to finally launch it. Whether you're an individual, a business, or anything in between- you can go to the website (in bio) and checkout the gallery's, and fill out the "contact us" portion if you're interested. (Also, serious inquiries only, spam will be ignored.) @mjccreates". instagram.com.
- ^ "MJCCreative". mjccreative.co.
- ^ "Me and my puppy Pip @BOPandTigerBeat I met him when we did Spooky Buddies Disney movie together #spookybuddies". twitter.com. Retrieved January 5, 2013.
- ^ "Max Charles Talks The Neighbors And The Amazing Spider-Man – Interview". www.bsckids.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Max Charles (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved December 1, 2023. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
- ^ "The Haunted Hathaways Before and After 2018 (the television series The Haunted Hathaways Then and Now 2018)". avantetapresblog.com.
- ^ "Watch Rizzoli and Isles at 9 on tnt". instagram.com. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ^ "5 DAYS until #NorthPoleMovie premieres on @hallmarkchannel at 8/7c!!! (Photo by @masoncharles". instagram.com. Retrieved November 10, 2014.
- ^ "Shining the Spotlight on NORTHPOLE star Max Charles (2014)". thetvwatchtower.org.
- ^ "Max Charles Joins 'The Strain' As Regular In Recasting". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Wow had a scrumptious birthday with my pal Kion & friends. Look at my beautiful balloons". instagram.com.
- ^ "Sean Hayes, Will Sasso, Chris Diamantopoulos and Max Charles attend "The Three Stooges" premiere in Los Angeles". www.upi.com.
- ^ "Least Among Saints - 2012". www.spielfilm.de.
- ^ "MAX CHARLES! FROM 'MR PEABODY AND SHERMAN' TO 'THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN 2!' THIS MEGA STAR IN MEGA FILMS IS A MEGA DOG LOVER!". www.petliferadio.com.
- ^ "'Mr. Peabody and Sherman' review: Dog and boy go way back". www.newsday.com.
- ^ "Amazing Spider-Man's Max Charles On For American Sniper". www.empireonline.com.
- ^ "WISH DRAGON: VOICE CAST OF ANIMATED FANTASY MOVIE STARS CONSTANCE WU!". www.hitc.com.
- ^ a b "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". Young Artist Awards. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "2017 TELEVISION AWARDS for Best Younger Actor on a Television Series". Saturn Awards. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 15, 2018). "'Black Panther,' 'Walking Dead' Rule Saturn Awards Nominations". Variety. Archived from the original on March 16, 2018. Retrieved March 15, 2018.
External links
[edit]- Max Charles at IMDb
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Max Charles
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Early life
Max Joseph Charles was born on August 18, 2003, in Dayton, Ohio.[1] He has three older brothers—Logan, Brock, and Mason—who are also actors.[1] His father is a writer and doctor named Robert Martensen, and his mother is Anne Carver, an activist and philanthropist.[6] The family relocated from Ohio to Los Angeles to support their acting pursuits.[7]Career
Acting
Max Charles began his acting career at the age of six with a guest appearance on the HBO series True Blood in 2010, marking his debut in a high-profile television production.[1] This early entry into the industry quickly led to a series of breakthrough roles in film, starting with the television movie November Christmas in 2010, where he played Gordon Marks opposite Sam Elliott.[8] He followed this with the voice role of the puppy Buddha in the direct-to-video family film Spooky Buddies (2011), and gained wider recognition for his performances as Peezer in The Three Stooges (2012) and young Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012), the latter connecting him to one of Hollywood's iconic franchises.[1] He also voiced Sherman in the animated film Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014). These early projects established Charles as a versatile young talent capable of handling both live-action and comedic elements. Transitioning prominently to television, Charles secured recurring roles that showcased his range, including the series regular role of Max Weaver on ABC's The Neighbors from 2012 to 2014, and Spin on Disney XD's Lab Rats from 2014 to 2016.[1] His career reached a significant milestone with the role of Zack Goodweather, the resilient young son in a family combating a vampire apocalypse, on FX's The Strain from 2015 to 2017 (seasons 2–4), a role that spanned three seasons and highlighted his ability to carry dramatic, intense narratives.[4] Concurrently, Charles expanded into voice acting, providing the voice for Kion, the brave leader of the Lion Guard, in Disney Junior's animated series The Lion Guard from 2015 to 2019, contributing to its themes of responsibility and adventure across multiple seasons.[5] He also voiced the title character Harvey on Nickelodeon's Harvey Beaks (2015–2017).[1] As a child actor navigating a demanding schedule, Charles balanced rigorous filming commitments with his education, often managing on-set tutoring to stay current with schoolwork, a common challenge that underscored the discipline required in the profession.[9] By age 16, he had already earned recognition as an industry veteran, having collaborated with acclaimed directors and stars like Clint Eastwood in American Sniper (2014).[1] Following the end of The Lion Guard in 2019, Charles shifted focus toward voice acting and other pursuits, including the voice role of Phinny in the Disney Junior series Pupstruction (2023). By 2025, at age 22, he has directed his energies toward personal development and alternative creative outlets, such as photography, reflecting a deliberate evolution from his early start in performance.[10]Photography
Max Charles developed a passion for photography nearly a decade ago, starting as a hobby in which he carried a camera everywhere to document the world around him out of pure interest.[11] This casual pursuit gradually transformed into a professional skillset, enabling collaborations with various businesses and brands as he refined his craft.[11] In response to growing demand from his work, Charles founded MJC Creative, a Los Angeles-based photography and video production business that provides professional shoots, including studio sessions and on-location work in diverse settings such as mountains and urban environments.[12] The venture represents his shift toward photography as a dedicated career, building on years of informal practice to deliver commercial services.[11] Charles's artistic style centers on portraits, natural landscapes, and conceptual imagery designed to elevate client brands through storytelling visuals that authentically capture moments and highlight products.[11] Notable projects through MJC Creative include campaigns for Carly Jean, a Los Angeles-based brand; SESPE GOLD, featuring outdoor adventure themes; Sebs Woodfire, a culinary-focused shoot; Iron & Resin apparel; MOMENT lifestyle series; HEST Outdoors gear; Bottega Design interiors; and a 2024 New York editorial project, demonstrating his versatility in both controlled studio environments and dynamic location photography.[13] By 2025, at age 22, Charles has established photography as his primary profession, with MJC Creative actively serving clients and expanding its portfolio of professional endeavors.[12]Filmography
Television
Charles began his television career with guest appearances in live-action series and TV films before transitioning to recurring roles and voice work in animated shows. Live-action roles:- 2010: True Blood – Hunter Savoy, guest role, 1 episode.[14]
- 2010: November Christmas – Gordon Marks, TV film.[15]
- 2011: My Life as an Experiment – Max, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2011: Jessie – Axel, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2012: Covert Affairs – Chad, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2012–2013: Dog with a Blog – Max, recurring role, 10 episodes.
- 2012–2014: The Neighbors – Max Weaver, series regular, 44 episodes.
- 2013: Parenthood – Victor, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2013: Community – Young Pierce, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2010: Raising Hope – Male Student, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2015–2017: The Strain – Zack Goodweather, main role, 33 episodes.[16]
- 2017: American Horror Story: Cult – Oz, recurring role, 3 episodes.
- 2017: Game Shakers – Jake, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2017: The Orville – Little Boy, guest role, 1 episode.
- 2015: The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar – Kion, TV special.
- 2015–2019: The Lion Guard – Kion, main role, 74 episodes.[17]
- 2015–2017: The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show – Sherman, main role, 44 episodes.[18]
- 2015–2017: Harvey Beaks – Harvey, main role, 40 episodes.[19]
- 2023–present: Pupstruction – Voice role.[20]
Film
Charles began his film career with supporting roles in family-oriented and dramatic features. His early credits include the direct-to-video adventure Spooky Buddies (2011), where he portrayed Joseph. In 2012, he appeared in three films: the independent drama Least Among Saints, playing Dylan, a child navigating family challenges; the comedy The Three Stooges, as Peezer, one of the orphanage kids; and the superhero origin story The Amazing Spider-Man, in which he depicted a young Peter Parker.[21][22] Charles continued with genre films in the mid-2010s, including the biographical drama American Sniper (2014) as Colton Hager; the animated Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014) voicing Sherman; the post-apocalyptic thriller The Last Survivors (2014), where he played Alby, a resourceful boy in a water-scarce world; and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014) as young Peter Parker.[23][24][25] He provided voice work in the animated comedy The Angry Birds Movie (2016), voicing Bobby Bird. His later live-action role came in the science fiction film White Space (2018), portraying Alex, a crew member aboard a deep-space vessel. Post-2018 credits include the short film Ali's Realm (2020) as Charlie and minor voice parts in animated features such as Wish Dragon (2021) as young Long. Additional voice roles include Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017) as Buddy G and Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (2017) as Charlie Bucket. No major film roles reported after 2021 as of November 2025.Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a TV Series – Supporting Young Actor | The Neighbors | Nominated | [26] |
| 2013 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series | The Neighbors | Won | [26] |
| 2015 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actor | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Nominated | [26] |
| 2016 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | The Strain | Nominated | [26] |
| 2017 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | The Strain | Nominated | [26] |
| 2018 | Saturn Award | Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series | The Strain | Nominated | [26] |