Felix Mallard is an Australian actor best known for productions like Neighbors, Neighbours vs. Time Travel, Turtles All the Way Down, and All the Bright Places.
He debuted on the small screen in 2014, playing the role of Ben Kirk in one of Australia’s longest-running soap operas, Neighbors. After he had run the gamut of Neighbors and its sequels which were four in number, Felix started recording appearances in other projects. He made his debut in the movies in 2020 as Roamer in All the Bright Places and has since acted in another film, including Turtles All the Way Down. Apart from being an actor, Felix is also competent as a musician and has worked and walked for several fashion brands as a model.
Felix Mallard Recorded his Debut Onscreen Role in 2014
Felix Mallard was just a 15-year-old lad when he made his debut on TV in 2014 on the set of the series, Neighbors; the television show was one of the longest-running Australian soaps and he joined the cast as Ben Kirk. At the onset, he never wanted to forge a career in the acting world, but his modeling agency secured an audition for him and he decided to try his luck and it turned out in his favor.
His first deal with the series was a six-episode guest stint that was slated to last just three weeks but as the plot unfolded, Felix realized that he was cut out to become an actor after all. The next year, he came back for a guest stint that lasted four months and before he was through with his academics, he was all out to pursue an acting career and that was when Neighbors made him a permanent cast in 2016.
Though he started in 2014, Felix stayed with the cast until it wrapped up in 2019, and after five years, he recorded a total of 851 episodes as a main cast member. The major reason why Neighbors blended so well with Felix Mallard’s life is that they recognized the young man’s interest in music and went on to incorporate it into his Ben Kirk character. From time to time, he was seen playing music on set and we will not be too far from the truth to say that it was the combination and acting and music that made him want to stay on in the movie world.
He appeared in several Sequels to Neighbors
In 2016, he started appearing in Neighbors: Pipe Up where he was also featured as Ben Kirk; he was privileged to share the screen with top casts like Mavournee Hazel who played the role of Piper Willis in 52 episodes, Travis Burns as Tyler Brennan in 12 episodes, and the Xanthe Canning character depicted by Lilly Van Der Meer in just three episodes.
Mallard’s depiction of the Ben Kirk character was well received by the viewing audience and within a short while, it opened doors to other projects for him.
His next onscreen appearance was witnessed before the end of 2016 in Neighbours: Summer Stories – another sequel to Neighbors where he reprised the character of Ben Kirk in four episodes. Felix acted alongside the likes of Stefan Dennis and Jackie Woodburne.
He also scored his next role in yet another sequel of the same series, Neighbours: Xanthe Hearts Ben in 2016. In Neighbours: Xanthe Hearts Ben, the American actor played the role of Ben Kennedy in 20 episodes.
Mallard’s final episode in Neighbors was aired on the 10th of April 2018. However, he made a couple of comebacks by video link, airing on the 31st of December 2018 and the 7th of January 2019. Out of all his acting gigs, his deal with the Neighbors franchise was the one that lasted the longest, that is why people always associate him with the series more than others.
The End of the Neighbor and its Sequels Heralded Several Other Acting Roles for the Australian Actor
Between 2018 and 2019, Felix was a cast on the television series, Happy Together where he played the role of Cooper James and was cast in a total of 13 episodes. The plot follows the life of Jake (Damon Wayans Jr.) and Claire (Amber Stevens West) whose married life was mired in routine, however, it only took the appearance of megastar, Cooper (depicted by Felix) to drag them into fame.
Felix’s first movie role was scored in 2020 when he portrayed the character of Roamer in All the Bright Places. In 2021, he started appearing in the series, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist as Aiden. He ended up appearing in the Austin Winsberg-created show in four episodes alongside Jane Levy, Skylar Astin, Alex Newell.
Felix Mallard was the Lucas Caravaggio we saw in six episodes of the TV series, Locke & Key between 2020 and 2021. He acted along with other stars such as Darby Stanchfield, Connor Jessup, and Emilia Jones. Felix’s last production so far is Ginny & Georgia where he was seen in 20 episodes.
He is slated to appear in the upcoming movie, Turtles All the Way Down as Davis. Though the film is said to be currently in the post-production stage it is already listed as one of the actor’s best-known projects.
What Movie Is Felix Mallard Most Famous for?
Felix Mallard is best known for the movies, All the Bright Places, Neighbors television series, its sequel, Neighbours vs. Time Travel, and Turtles All the Way Down. The youngster is still very much relevant in the movie industry and is expected to make more appearances in the nearest future.
His appearance in Neighbors in 2014 served as his big break and alongside its sequels, the series takes the credit for announcing him to a wider audience.
Felix’s TV Series
- Neighbors as Ben Kirk – 2014 to 2019
- Neighbors: Pipe Up as Ben Kirk 2016
- Neighbors: Summer Stories as Ben Kirk – 2016
- Neighbors: Xanthe Hearts Ben as Ben Kennedy – 2016
- Happy Together as Cooper James – 2018 to 2019
- Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist as Aiden – 2021
- Locke & Key as Lucas Caravaggio – 2020 to 2021
- Ginny & Georgia as Marcus Baker 2021 to 2023
His Movie Gigs are just Two
- All the Bright Places as Roamer – 2020
- Turtles All the Way Down as Davis post-production
Felix Mallard has Recorded a Few Behind-the-Scene Roles in His Career Life
No doubt, Felix Mallard knows his way about in front of the camera and he has also proved his competence in some behind-the-scene roles in the industry. He has worked in the music departments of a couple of productions.
Felix was with the crew of the mini TV series, Neighbours vs. Time Travel as a guitarist in 2017, and in 2021, he contributed to the soundtrack of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist in four episodes.
