Max Lewis Bowden (born 31 December 1994) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as Justin Fitzgerald in the BBC One school-based drama series Waterloo Road (2014–2015), and his portrayal of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2019–2025).
Career In 2014, Bowden joined the cast of Waterloo Road in the role of Justin Fitzgerald. In 2016, he played Kash Ryland in the BBC medical drama Casualty.
From April 2019 to March 2024, Bowden portrayed Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. In August 2025, it was announced that Bowden would return to EastEnders for a short stint in the autumn.
Filmography + List of Max Bowden television credits Year Title Role Notes 2006 Demolition Dad Naughty Neighbour 2014–2015 Waterloo Road Justin Fitzgerald Main role 2016 Saved Peter Episode: "Car Impaling/Kayak" Casualty Kash Ryland Episode: "A Clear Conscience" Doctors William King Episode: "The Da Vinci Toad" 2019–2025 EastEnders Ben Mitchell Regular role
Stage + List of Max Bowden stage credits Year Title Role Venue Director(s) 2015 Birdsong Private Tipper Original Theatre Company Rachel Wagstaff 2020 Birdsong Private Tipper Original Theatre Online Rachel Wagstaff, Alastair Whatley, Charlotte Peters 2020 The Haunting of Alice Bowles Matt Original Theatre Online Philip Franks 2024/2025 UK tour Birdsong Jack Firebrace Original Theatre Company Alastair Whatley
Awards and nominations + List of Max Bowden awards and nominations Year Award Category Result 2019Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Best Bad Boy 2020 National Television Awards Newcomer TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actor Inside Soap Awards Best Actor 2022 I Talk Telly Awards Best Soap Performance 2023 Inside Soap Awards Soap Superstar
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