Maxwell Simba (born March 21, 2005) is a Kenyan actor from Nairobi, Kenya. He became famous with his role as William Kamkwamba in the Netflix movie “ The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind 2019. The movie is based on a story where a Malawian boy helps his community by creating a wind turbine after reading about them. in a library book.
Additionally, the 13-year-old actor played a main character in the film. The film is a true story based on the autobiography of the same name by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.
In addition, the film was released on March 1, 2019 on the Netflix platform. Previously, it was screened in the Premieres section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on January 25, 2019. The director of this successful project is Chiwetel Ejiofor . He is an English Nigerian actor and he played the role of William’s father named Trywell Kamkwamba.
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Cast Actors and Actresses:
- Felix Lemburo as John Kamkwamba.
- Robert Agengo as Jeremiah Kamkwamba.
- Fiskan Makawa as Priest.
- Lily Banda as Annie Kamkwamba.
- Aïssa Maïga as Agnes Kamkwamba.
- Fredrick Lukhere as Mkubwi.
- Hestingzi Phiri as Shabani Mkubwi.
- Rophium Banda as Mr. Bamusi.
- Philbert Falakeza as Gilbert Wimbe.
- Samson Kambalu as Joe Godsten etc.
Curiosities and quick information
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full name at birth | Maxwell Simba. |
| Nickname | Maxwell. |
| Profession | Actor. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 13 years |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | March 21, 2005. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Nairobi, Kenya. |
| Nationality | Kenyan. |
| Famous for | his role in the Netflix movie “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind.” |
| star sign (zodiac sign) | Aries. |
| ethnicity | Kenyan. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | Nairobi, Kenya. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 6″ . Centimeters: 167cm . Meters: 1.67 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 65kg . Pounds: 143 pounds . |
| biceps size | 12.5 inches |
| Body measurements (chest-waist-hips) | 38-28-35. |
| Shoe Size (US) | 8. |
| Details of the tattoos? | Will update. |
| eye color | Dark brown. |
| Hair color | Black. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : Name unknown. Mom : |
| Brothers | Not available. |
| Family members | Grandfather: Uncle: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Unknown. |
| Girlfriend | Will update. |
| Name of wife/spouse | None. |
| Kids | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Studying. |
| College | Alliance Boys High School. |
| Alma mater | Not yet. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Chadwick Boseman. Actress: Lupita Nyong’o. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Blue. |
| I love to do | Music and Travel. |
| favorite dishes | Italian cuisine. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $50,000 US dollars (as of 2018). |
| earnings per month | Under review. |
| Contact details | |
| Office address | Will update. |
| house details | not known |
| Mobile or telephone number | Will update. |
| Email address | N/A |
| Official Web site | None. |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Maxwell Simba
- the actor was born on March 21, 2005 in Nairobi, Kenya. Thus, Maxwell Simba getting old is 13 years old, as of 2018.
- He is an impressive 5 feet 6 inches (167 centimeters) tall at this age.
- His estimated body weight is around 65 kilograms (143 pounds).
- Also, the young actor belongs to Kenyan nationality .
- His nickname is Max.
- Maxwell loves to travel and wants to explore different parts of the world.
- In addition, the actor also likes dogs.
- Regarding education, Simba is currently studying at Alliance Boys High School .
- In fact, Max found out about the auditions for this movie through his art teacher at school.
- To fully adapt the role, he spent extensive time with William Kamkwamba himself during pre-production.