Taegen Burns (born April 21, 2007) is a Canadian-born American actress. She is best known for playing Taylor in the horror film Imaginary as well as Maya Kasper in the comedy series The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Early life Burns was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Career Burns first appearance on television came in the biographical film Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland where she plays Michael's daughter Paris. Burns appeared in the films Blue Ridge and Dumplin' in major roles.
Burns was then cast as Ashley in The Gateway starring Shea Whigham and Olivia Munn. Her most well known role so far in her career is as Maya Kasper in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
In 2024, Burns landed the role of Maddie Wise in the INSP drama, Blue Ridge. After the show was a big success and made the top 10 most streamed shows on Amazon Prime, it was renewed for a second season. Burns returned to the show as Maddie in 2026.
Personal life Burns likes to paint and read in her free time. Her favourite TV show is The Office and she is also a big of fan of Broadchurch and Outer Banks.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2017Michael Jackson: Searching for NeverlandParis Jackson2018I Can Only ImagineYoung Shannon2018Dumplin'Young Ellen2020Blue RidgeMaddie Wise2021The GatewayAshley2024ImaginaryTaylor
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2020The Right StuffLaura Shepard5 episodes2022MonarchYoung Nicky2 episodes2021-2022The Mighty Ducks: Game ChangersMaya Kasper20 episodes2024-presentBlue RidgeMaddie WiseRecurring main cast
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