Maia Mitchell Biography

Maia Mitchell is an Australian actress and singer famous for her work in film and television, winning several awards and eight Teen Choice Awards nominations. She started her career on Australian TV with lead roles in Mortified, Trapped, and Castaway. After relocating to America, she debuted in After the Dark and had her breakthrough starring in Disney Channel’s Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2 opposite Ross Lynch.

Maia Mitchell Age

Mitchell was born Maia McCall Mitchell on August 18, 1993, in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. She is 31 years old as of 2024. Mitchell celebrates her birthday on August 18th.

Maia Mitchell Height

Mitchell stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 7 inches.

Maia Mitchell Family

Mitchell was born to Jill and Alex Mitchell in Lismore, New South Wales. Her father works as a taxi driver while her mother works in the education system. She has a younger brother named Charlie. When she was young, she learned how to play guitar, which has been shown in her film and TV work.

Maia Mitchell Boyfriend

Mitchell is very private about her personal life therefore it is not known if she is in any relationship. She temporarily returned to Lismore, Australia in 2022 to spend time with her family during the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Australian flood disaster.

Maia Mitchell Rudy Mancuso

Mitchell was in a relationship with Rudy Mancuso from 2015 to early 2022. The pair performed multiple independent cover songs. Rudy is an American Internet personality, musician, and actor famous for his comedy skits on YouTube and Vine and for voicing numerous videos of Awkward Puppets on YouTube. He was born in 1992 and is 32 years old as of 2024. In 2018, she worked with Rudy Mancuso for Magic.

Maia Mitchell Net Worth

Mitchell has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which she has earned through being an actress and singer.

Maia Mitchell Teen Beach Movie

Mitchell had her breakthrough starring in Disney Channel’s Teen Beach Movie and Teen Beach 2 opposite Ross Lynch. She also contributed to the soundtrack of the series. In the film, she portrays McKenzie/Mack, a passionate surfer. In Teen Beach Movie, she and her boyfriend get involved with Wet Side Story, a 1960s musical film, while surfing. She struggles with the pressures of studying at a private school. In the second installment, she and Brady face struggles as they start school while navigating their relationship. Her performance in the series won her a 2015 Teen Choice Summer TV Star: Female Award.

Maia Mitchell Good Trouble

Mitchell starred as Callie Adams Foster in Good Trouble from 2019 to 2024. She also worked as executive producer of Good Trouble. Callie is a recent law school graduate and Mariana’s adopted sister. She works at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in Washington, D.C. The series follows her as she navigates adult life in Los Angeles with her friends and family at the Coterie. Her performance in the series won her a 2019 Teen Choice Drama TV Actress Award.

Maia Mitchell Bailee Madison

Mitchell starred with Bailee Madison in The Fosters, where they played sisters. Some people think they are sisters because they look alike. Mitchell is regularly confused for Maia.

Maia Mitchell Career

Mitchell studied at Trinity Catholic College, Lismore. She first acted in school plays and local theatre productions. Next, talent agencies noticed discovered and she had a big break when she joined the cast of Mortified as Brittany Flune when she was 12 years old. Her success on Mortified gained her roles in Trapped and its sequel series Castaway as Natasha Hamilton. She also starred in K-9, a Doctor Who spin-off which follows the robot dog K9.

2013 to present;

Mitchell’s first role in the U.S. was in Disney Channel’s Jessie in 2013. She then debuted on film, appearing in Teen Beach Movie as McKenzie/Mack, reprising the role in Teen Beach 2. She starred as Callie Jacob in The Fosters from 2013 to 2018. During the show’s fifth and last season, it was announced that Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez would get their spin-off series titled Good Trouble.

Mitchell’s performance in the film won her critical praise. She was a main cast member until the second episode of the fourth season when she decided to return to Australia during the 2022 Australian flood disaster before returning with guest roles in SN 5. She also worked as executive producer of Good Trouble. In 2018, she worked with Rudy Mancuso on the song, Magic.

Mitchell returned to Los Angeles in 2023 to rejoin Good Trouble SN 5. That same year, she starred as Lady Belle in The Artful Dodger. A November 21, 2024, announcement revealed that the series was renewed for a second season with her recurring role as Lady Belle Fox. Since the 2022 Australian flood disaster, she has advocated for climate change and environmental welfare.

Maia Mitchell Movies and TV Shows

Mitchell has starred in several movies and TV shows during her career such as

• Hot Summer Nights
• Never Goin’ Back
• Castaway
• The Last Summer
• Zombies and Cheerleaders
• No Way Out
• The Lion Guard
• Sitting in Bars with Cake
• The Artful Dodger
• Family Secrets