Max Charles

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Characters played by Max Charles

Peter Parker (Age 4) — The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Young Peter in flashback sequences.

Kion — The Lion Guard (2016)

Kion is the son of Simba and Nala and the central leader of the Lion Guard. He inherits the Roar of the Elders, chooses a team that includes Bunga, Beshte, Fuli, and Ono, and leads the defense of the Pride Lands. After being injured, he is healed at the Tree of Life and becomes its king.

Young Peter Parker — The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014)

Child version of Peter in flashbacks.

Sherman — Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)

Adopted human son of Mr. Peabody. Corrects a classmate on the first day of school, leading to a fight. Takes Penny on an unauthorized time-travel trip to Ancient Egypt, crashes a flying machine in Florence, joins the Trojan War, merges with an alternate timeline version of himself, and ultimately helps repair the space-time continuum.

Buddy G. (voice) — Scooby-Doo! Shaggy's Showdown (2017)

A famous preteen musician with severe equinophobia who initially refuses to interact with animals. He opens the rodeo with a concert, overcomes his fear with Scooby's help, and assists in apprehending Rafe by boarding the escaping stagecoach.

Peezer — The Three Stooges (2012)

Peezer is a child at the orphanage and a friend of Murph. He is mentioned when the trio learns that Teddy and Ling will adopt him, Murph, and Weezer. The synopsis gives him no independent actions, but his adoption helps confirm the orphanage children's improved future.

Kion — The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar (2016)

Kion is the film's new main character, portrayed by Max Charles. The story introduces him within the Lion King franchise and uses the film as an introduction or pilot for The Lion Guard television series. He is therefore the central figure connecting this story to the later series.

Alby — The Last Survivors (2014)

A resilient young orphan living independently. Initially hesitates to join the escape plan to avoid drawing Carson's attention, but is later abducted by the warlord. He is ultimately rescued by Kendal and joins her in fleeing the wasteland.

Joseph — Spooky Buddies (2011)

Human boy owner of Pip in the Spooky Buddies plot

Kevin — Northpole (2014)

Young boy or helper involved in the Northpole Christmas adventure.

Michael Hobbs — Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas (2014)

Walter's young son who assists Buddy with a school science project. After DNA tests confirm Buddy's lineage, Michael alerts him to Santa's grounded sleigh and joins the family in rallying New Yorkers to spread Christmas spirit.

Gordon Marks — November Christmas (2010)

Gordon Marks is Vanessa Marks's younger brother. When Tom Marks agrees to hold an early Halloween party, Gordon joins Vanessa in planning their costumes and shares in the family celebration organized around her illness. The summary gives him no further independent actions, but places him as part of Vanessa's immediate family.

Career Overview

Max Charles has 32 screen credits in a career dating back to 2008. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Spider Man with 2 titles. Signature works include The Strain, The Lion Guard, Mr. Peabody & Sherman. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
32
Birth Date
2003-08-18
Birth Place
Dayton, Ohio, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q2083541), public domain (CC0).