Jaren Lewison

Jaren Lewison was born on December 9, 2000, in Dallas, Texas, USA. His acting career began in children’s television, with a recurring role as Joshua in “Barney & Friends” from 2008 to 2009. He continued his early career with appearances in television and film projects, including “Lone Star” in 2010 as Young Robert and the TV movie “Bad Fairy” in 2012, where he played Roman DiRizzo. He also held roles in films such as “Men, Women & Children” (2014) as Jake Truby and “Beyond the Farthest Star” (2015) as Young Adam, demonstrating his engagement in various productions from a young age.

In 2015, Lewison appeared in the films “A Horse Tale” as Jackson and the TV movie “Away and Back” as Kyle Peterson. A notable milestone in his film career was playing an 18-Year-Old Hoagie in the 2018 film “Tag.” He also appeared as Young Tommy in “90 Feet from Home” in 2019. His most prominent role to date is playing Ben Gross in Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher’s Netflix series “Never Have I Ever,” which premiered in 2020 and concluded in 2023, spanning 37 episodes. During the filming of “Never Have I Ever,” Lewison simultaneously pursued higher education at the University of Southern California, graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, complemented by minors in forensics and criminology.

Lewison’s work on “Never Have I Ever” garnered him a nomination for a Best Kiss MTV Movie & TV Award in 2021, shared with Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. This role established him within the industry and showcased his ability to manage demanding academic and professional commitments. His career progression highlights a transition from early children’s programming to significant roles in popular streaming series and feature films, demonstrating consistent engagement in the entertainment sector.