Jaren Lewison Biography: Age, Girlfriend, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Jaren Miles Lewison is an American actor best known for his role as Ben Gross in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever.

He began acting as a child, appearing in Barney & Friends, and over time built up a resume of television, film, and streaming work.

While balancing academics at the University of Southern California, he gained attention not only for his performances but also for his ability to juggle a demanding school schedule with his acting career.

Profile

• Full name: Jaren Miles Lewison
• Date of birth: December 9, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Dallas, Texas, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (≈ 1.70 m)
• Weight: 60-62 kg
• Eye color: Blue
• Hair color: Dark brown
• Parents: Father – Jason Lewison; Mother – Lauren Bernstein Lewison
• Siblings: One sister, named Mikayla Lewison
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Jewish
• Ethnicity: Jewish American
• Net worth: US$2.5 million

Early Life and Education

Jaren Lewison is now 24 years old; he was born December 9, 2000, in Dallas, Texas. He grew up in a Jewish family; his mother, Lauren Bernstein Lewison, worked as a kindergarten teacher, and he has a sister named Mikayla.

He attended Levine Academy, a Conservative Jewish day school, for 14 years during his early/elementary through middle schooling. He later attended J. J. Pearce High School in Texas, from which he graduated in ~2019.

After high school, he enrolled at the University of Southern California. He graduated in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with minors in forensics and criminology.

Personal Life

Jaren Lewison has not disclosed a spouse or children. He is known to be focused on his acting career and education. He remains connected to his Jewish heritage, having been raised in a Jewish family, and participates in Jewish community functions.

Career

Jaren Lewison began acting very young. One of his first roles was in Barney & Friends (2008–2009) where he played the role of Joshua. He has had recurring and guest roles in various TV series and TV movies: including Lone Star (as Young Robert) in 2010; Bad Fairy (TV movie) in 2012; Away and Back in 2015; film roles such as Men, Women & Children (2014), Tag (2018) and 90 Feet from Home (2019).

His breakout mainstream recognition came with Never Have I Ever, which premiered in 2020. He plays Ben Gross, one of the main characters, across multiple seasons.

Awards

• Nomination: MTV Movie & TV Awards — Best Kiss (2021), for Never Have I Ever with co-star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan

Net worth

Jaren Lewison’s estimated net worth is about US$2.5 million; this estimate is based on his acting roles, streaming work, TV parts, and likely some brand collaborations and social media income.

Social Media

• Instagram: @jarenlewison
• X: @LewisonJaren

Filmography

• Men, Women & Children (2014)
• Beyond the Farthest Star (2015)
• A Horse Tale (2015)
• Tag (2018)
• 90 Feet from Home (2019)
• Barney: A Very Merry Christmas – The Movie (2011)
• Barney: Let’s Play Outside – The Movie (2013)
• Barney: Let’s Go on Vacation – The Movie (2014)
• Barney & Friends (various Barney video / TV movie productions)
• Lone Star (TV – pilot episode)