MAXWELL SIMKINS

Personal Details & Early Life

• Full Name: Maxwell Brooke Simkins

• Born: October 17, 2006 (age 18 as of 2025) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 

• Family: Eldest child of Hilary and John Simkins; has a younger brother named Oscar 

• Early Start: Started acting at age six and appeared first in And So It Goes (2014) directed by Rob Reiner 

Television Career & Notable Roles

Maxwell’s breakout came with his recurring role as Zane on Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark (2018–2019), spanning 21 episodes . He then became a series regular in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers (2021–2022) on Disney+, portraying Nick Ganz and starring alongside Emilio Estevez and Josh Duhamel .

His TV credits also include guest roles in HBO’s Run, ensemble work in A.P. Bio, and voices on animated Disney Jr. series — most notably Little Boo in The Chicken Squad and appearances on Superkitties and Pupstruction .

Filmography Highlights

Maxwell has shared the screen with top-tier talent in several feature films:

• And So It Goes (2014), his acting debut opposite Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton 

• Love the Coopers (2015) with Steve Martin and Diane Keaton 

• The Book of Henry (2017), 3 Generations (2015), and The Sleepover (2020) starring Joe Manganiello and Ken Marino 

• Home Team (2022), a Netflix family comedy paired with Kevin James and Taylor Lautner, produced by Happy Madison Productions 

Creative Interests & Personal Life

• In addition to acting, Maxwell is a budding rapper and songwriter, going by the stage name MaxABillion, and co-wrote “Dear Mr Bully” for an anti-bullying campaign .

• Outside of the studio and set, he enjoys playing basketball, golf, ice skating, Go Kart racing, boxing, chess, and spending time with his younger brother and pet dog, Ace .

Current & Upcoming Projects

• He is cast as Carter, a series regular in the ABC multi-camera comedy pilot Shifting Gears from showrunner Michelle Nader .

• Continues voicing in animated Disney series and is expected in future Netflix and Disney productions.

Summary

From his debut at age six to notable performances in Disney hits and Netflix originals, Maxwell Simkins has built an impressive career rooted in both acting and music. His spirited persona, creative drive, and love for sports and performance promise a bright future in entertainment. At just 18, he’s already acting regularly across platforms and exploring artistic expression as a rapper and songwriter.