Jaeden Martell
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An American actor who came up as one of the most promising child performers of his generation. Born in Philadelphia, Jaeden Martell broke through as the stammering Bill Denbrough, leader of the Losers' Club, in the horror blockbuster 'It' (2017) and its sequel 'It Chapter Two' (2019). He also held his own among a starry ensemble in Rian Johnson's whodunit 'Knives Out' (2019). Transitioning from child roles into more layered adolescent parts, he built a reputation for sensitive, interior performances. An emerging American lead defined by understated, quietly emotional work rather than showiness.
Jaeden Martell
21 Movies
5 Series
An American actor who came up as one of the most promising child performers of his generation. Born in Philadelphia, Jaeden Martell broke through as the stammering Bill Denbrough, leader of the Losers' Club, in the horror blockbuster 'It' (2017) and its sequel 'It Chapter Two' (2019). He also held his own among a starry ensemble in Rian Johnson's whodunit 'Knives Out' (2019). Transitioning from child roles into more layered adolescent parts, he built a reputation for sensitive, interior performances. An emerging American lead defined by understated, quietly emotional work rather than showiness.
Movies
Plays Jacob Thrombey
Knives Out
2019
Plays Young Bill Denbrough
It Chapter Two
2019
Plays Bill Denbrough
It
2017
Plays Oliver Bronstein
St. Vincent
2014
Plays Mitchell Woodside
Aloha
2015
Plays Aidan
The Lodge
2020
Plays Joseph
Arcadian
2024
Plays 6 Year Old Me
Playing It Cool
2014
Producer
Plays Balthazar
Our Hero, Balthazar
2026
Plays Eli
Y2K
2024
Plays Craig
Mr. Harrigan's Phone
2022
Plays Henry Carpenter
The Book of Henry
2017
Plays Alton Meyer
Midnight Special
2016
Plays Kevin Schlieb
Metal Lords
2022
Plays Paul
The True Adventures of Wolfboy
2019
Plays Peter
Low Tide
2019
Plays Anthony
The Confirmation
2016
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Our Hero, Balthazar
Full Filmography
Our Hero, Balthazar
Balthazar
2026
Film
Chocolate Cake
Dennis
2025
Film
Out of Body
Cameron
2025
Film
Y2K
Eli
2024
Film
Arcadian
Joseph
2024
Film
Barry
Older John Berkman Jr. · 1 episode
2023
TV
Mr. Harrigan's Phone
Craig
2022
Film
Metal Lords
Kevin Schlieb
2022
Film
Calls
Justin (voice) · 1 episode
2021
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jaeden Martell and where are they from?
Jaeden Martell is 23 years old, born on January 4, 2003 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jaeden Martell?
Jaeden Martell is best known for roles in It, Knives Out, It Chapter Two.
How many movies has Jaeden Martell been in?
Over a 13-year career (since 2013), Jaeden Martell has appeared in 21 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Jaeden Martell's first movie?
The career of Jaeden Martell began with Grief (2013).
What is Jaeden Martell's most recent movie or series?
Jaeden Martell's most recent release is Our Hero, Balthazar, which premiered on March 27, 2026.
What TV shows has Jaeden Martell appeared in?
On television, Jaeden Martell has appeared in American Dad!, Defending Jacob, Barry, Masters of Sex.
Jaeden Martell
2003-01-04 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jaeden Martell (né Lieberher; born January 4, 2003) is an American actor. He began his career as a child actor, with roles in the comedy drama St. Vincent (2014) and science fiction film Midnight Special (2016). His performance in St. Vincent earned him a nomination for the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer. After playing the title character in the drama The Book of Henry (2017), Martell's breakthrough came with his portrayal of Bill Denbrough in the supernatural horror films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). This led to further leading roles in horror films, such as The Lodge (2019) and Mr. Harrigan's Phone (2022).
Martell had a supporting role in Rian Johnson's mystery comedy Knives Out (2019). Venturing into projects with more mature themes, he played a reserved teenager accused of murder in the Apple TV+ miniseries Defending Jacob (2020). He has since starred in the comedy films Metal Lords (2022) and Y2K (2024).Jaeden Martell licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.