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 (2014âÂÂ2015), and his portrayal of Ben Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders (2019âÂÂ2025).
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.