He first made a name for himself with his standout performance as Justin Wincott in the 2015 summer hit Max, and that role really put him on the map. Following that success, he went on to land a starring role in the Josh Duhamel-led film Lost in the Sun, further proving his growing talent. But before all the fame and red carpets, his journey began when he made his feature film debut in Hellion—a powerful indie drama that became a Sundance sensation. It’s kind of amazing to think about how it all started: director Kat Candler actually discovered him on YouTube, was impressed by what she saw, and flew him out to Los Angeles for an audition. That bold move paid off, and from there, his career took off.
Now, let’s talk a bit about his background. He was born in Houston, Texas, where he was raised by his parents, Jennifer and Steve Wiggins. Family seems to play a big role in his life—he shares a close bond with his two brothers, Jacob and Luke. Over time, he’s built a solid reputation not just as a talented actor, but as someone who truly earned his place in Hollywood through hard work and a little bit of serendipity. And honestly, with each new project, people are reminded why he continues to stand out.
He was actually signed by the prestigious United Talent Agency well before Hellion even premiered, which really speaks volumes about his early potential. The fact that such a major agency like United Talent Agency saw something special in him so early on just goes to show how promising he was. It’s not every day that someone lands representation from a powerhouse like United Talent Agency ahead of their big break, especially before Hellion hit the screens.