Jaeden Martell

Jaeden Martell
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Name:
Jaeden Martell
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Birth date:
(22 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Philadelphia
Height:
5'5 ft ()
Weight:
126 lb (57 kg)
Relationship:
single
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(characteristic)
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Biography of Jaeden Martell

Jaeden Martell (formerly Lieberher) is an American actor who made his mark in films like "St. Vincent," "The Confirmation," and the horror hit "It," where he starred as young Bill Denbrough. Currently, he is credited under his mother's maiden name, Martell.
Jaeden Martell
Jaeden Martell

Childhood and Family

Jaden Wesley Lieberher was born on January 4, 2003, in Philadelphia. His parents are Angela Martell and celebrated British chef Wes Lieberher. Jaden is the oldest of four kids, with two brothers and a sister.

Lieberher is one-quarter Korean through his mother's side, while his father's heritage includes German, English, Scottish, Irish, French-Canadian, and Belgian roots.
Jaden Lieberher's childhood photo
Jaden Lieberher's childhood photo
In 2011, when Jaden was 8 years old, he moved to Los Angeles with his mother. Lieberher later admitted he never imagined that move would launch his film career.

Acting Career

Shortly after his move to Los Angeles, Jaeden jumped into commercials despite having no formal acting training. In 2013, the young actor landed a starring role in George Bessudo's short film "Grief," about a young couple dealing with the loss of their only son.
Moving to Los Angeles brought Jaeden Lieberher into the world of cinema
Moving to Los Angeles brought Jaeden Lieberher into the world of cinema
Jaeden's next film opportunity was a major breakthrough – scoring the lead role in the comedy "St. Vincent." The story follows a boy dealing with his parents' divorce who finds an unlikely friend and mentor in the gruff war veteran next door.
Jaeden Lieberher in the movie 'St. Vincent'
Jaeden Lieberher in the movie 'St. Vincent'
The project gave Jaeden the chance to work alongside established stars Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, and Bill Murray, who played the elderly veteran. Shortly before the film's premiere, Lieberher made his first talk show appearance as a guest on "The Ellen Show."
Jaeden Lieberher worked with Bill Murray
Jaeden Lieberher worked with Bill Murray
The film's strong critical reception marked a turning point for the young actor – suddenly, he was on the radar of major directors. That same year, Jaeden appeared in the romantic comedy "Playing It Cool," playing the main character as a 6-year-old. Chris Evans played the main character as an adult.

In 2015, Lieberher lent his voice to an episode of the animated series "American Dad!" in its tenth season and starred in the comedy "Aloha," boasting an all-star cast including Bradley Cooper, Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, John Krasinski, Alec Baldwin, and Bill Murray, who Jaeden had already worked with the previous year.
St. Vincent - Jaeden Lieberher Interview
Also in 2015, Jaeden joined the cast of "Masters of Sex" as Johnny Masters. He played the son of the show's main characters – gynecologist Dr. William Masters (Michael Sheen) and his ex-wife Libby Masters (Caitlin FitzGerald). Lieberher's character appears in seasons 3 and 4, totaling 11 episodes.

In 2016, the actor starred in the lead role in the short fantasy film "Framed: The Adventures of Zion Man" by director Brenda Lee Lau. March 2016 saw the premiere of "The Confirmation," where a divorced father (Clive Owen) and his eight-year-old son (Jaeden Lieberher) share weekends that turn out to be the most unusual and fun of their lives.
A frame from the movie 'Confirmation'
A frame from the movie 'Confirmation'
The following month brought Jeff Nichols' fantasy thriller "Midnight Special," with Jaeden starring alongside Michael Shannon, Kirsten Dunst, and Adam Driver.
Jaeden Lieberher in the fantasy thriller 'Special Midnight Edition'
Jaeden Lieberher in the fantasy thriller 'Special Midnight Edition'
June 2017 brought "The Book of Henry," with Lieberher in one of the lead roles as eleven-year-old Henry, a brilliant kid who grasps complex concepts and becomes invaluable to his single mother (Naomi Watts) and brother Peter (Jacob Tremblay).

In September 2017, the horror film "It," adapted from Stephen King's novel, hit theaters. The horror story follows a group of kids battling a demonic clown that's terrorizing children in a small American town (Bill Skarsgård).
Jaeden Lieberher in the horror movie 'It'
Jaeden Lieberher in the horror movie 'It'
Lieberher played Bill Denbrough, leader of "The Losers' Club" – a brave teen determined to rescue his younger brother Georgie from the monster's grip.
My favorite scene is the quarry scene. We weren't allowed to jump into the water from the height ourselves; stunt doubles did that, but we enjoyed watching them. That day we just fooled around by the lake instead of working.
Bill's best friends were played by Sophia Lillis, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Finn Wolfhard, Jack Dylan Grazer, Wyatt Oleff, and Chosen Jacobs. Jaeden bonded with all six cast members and said he'd never had as much fun filming a movie as he did on "It."
It Interview - Jaeden Lieberher
To prepare for Bill's role, Jaeden had to master stuttering. He watched YouTube videos explaining the condition and clips of kids who stutter. For two weeks, he only spoke to his family with a stutter, then worked with a speech therapist.

In 2017, the young actor worked on the film "The True Adventures of Wolfboy" by director Martin Krejčí, which, in addition to Lieberher, stars Chloë Sevigny, John Turturro, and Chris Messina.
Jaeden Martell - The True Adventures of Wolfboy Interview
After "It's" success, Jaeden starred in two films that both bombed at the box office. His popularity surged again with "It Chapter Two," though he had much less screen time. However, Lieberher's castmates included James McAvoy as adult Bill, Jessica Chastain, and Bill Hader.

In 2019, Jaeden's parents divorced. He stayed with his mother and took her surname – Martell – as a show of support. Under his new surname, he appeared in the mystery film "Knives Out," playing the spoiled grandson of a famous writer who openly flaunts his right-wing views.
A shot from the movie 'Knives Out'
A shot from the movie 'Knives Out'
His next major project was the miniseries "Defending Jacob," where he played Jacob Barber, a district attorney's son suspected of murdering a classmate. Despite mounting evidence, the boy maintains his innocence. His father believes him and fights to prove it. Jaeden's on-screen parents were played by Chris Evans and Michelle Dockery. The series premiered in 2020.
On the set of the series 'Defending Jacob'
On the set of the series 'Defending Jacob'
In 2020, he starred with Susan Sarandon in the drama "Tunnels," exploring the psychological aftermath of school shootings.

In 2022, Jaeden landed the lead role in Netflix's musical comedy "Metal Lords" as Kevin, a shy young man with dreams of rock stardom. The actor discussed the similarities and differences between him and Kevin in an interview:
We're both malleable as people, and I don't know if that's always a bad thing. When I enter certain social situations, I can definitely change. I'm not saying I lack integrity, but I think, simply as an actor, I can learn from people, whether it's their humor or how they interact with others. I'm always watching, learning, and adapting, and I think Kevin does that subconsciously... I think I'm a bit more assertive. Kevin, on the other hand, is very sweet, and he lets people push him around. Whereas I'm definitely an introvert and shy, but I have an edge, and I don't like to put up with people's nonsense.
That same year, he starred in another Netflix project – the horror film "Mr. Harrigan's Phone."
A shot from the movie 'Mr. Harrigan's Phone'
A shot from the movie 'Mr. Harrigan's Phone'

Jaden Martell's Personal Life

Jaden's an avid skateboarder, a Philadelphia Phillies fan, and loves hitting the slopes.

After "It" premiered, fans naturally started shipping Jaden and Sophia Lillis, quickly dubbing them "the cutest couple of the year." But they're actually just close friends.
Jaden Martell and Sophia Lillis
Jaden Martell and Sophia Lillis
In 2018, Jaden started dating actress Lilia Buckingham.
Jaden Martell and Lilia Buckingham
Jaden Martell and Lilia Buckingham

Jaeden Martell Now

In March 2024, the post-apocalyptic horror film "Arcadian," starring Jaeden Martell and Nicolas Cage as the lead roles, was released. They play a father and son taking refuge on a remote farm while escaping mysterious creatures.
A still from the movie 'Nightmarish Idyll'
A still from the movie 'Nightmarish Idyll'

Jaeden Martell: latest news and articles

  • I love you so much Jaeden You are one of my best actors
    2021-08-02 20:12:31
  • This is the first time I see this actor, but I think everything is ahead of him.
    2021-04-26 22:08:54
  • I love you Jaeden! I’m a biggest fan of your movies
    2021-04-16 22:56:09
  • I think after the movie «It» Jaeden woke up a celebrity :)
    2021-04-01 18:26:06
  • I remember Lieberher from the movie It! So talented, it`s incredible
    2021-03-15 11:04:40
  • I don`t understand why the parents let such a small child start acting in films? It`s such a stress...
    2021-02-20 17:26:37
  • I love Jaeden Martell.He is very cute.l hope He is a great Actor.
    2021-02-12 03:01:55
  • Jaeden is a very cute boy! I wish him success in his career!
    2021-01-01 21:55:17
  • On ke ljepota od covjeka
    2018-12-10 17:49:01
  • Wow ! even you so young but you is the best actors
    2018-12-03 20:15:15
  • I loved you Jaeden Wastly l
    2018-11-26 06:19:30
  • Hi Jaeden Wastly Lieberher I love your moives
    2018-11-26 06:18:31
  • i think that the movie IT is about friendship and teamwork
    2018-11-18 06:48:58
  • The movie IT is about friendship. IT movie tells us about the friendship by this you can do every thing the pennywise who is the evil they kill pennywise with friendship.
    2018-10-24 06:17:28
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