Elden Henson
"Max Kane"
(also known as Elden Ratliff and Elden Ryan Ratliff)
Elden Henson at the premiere of The Mighty
"The movie's richest treat is the wonderfully honest, keenly felt performance by young Mr. Henson.
He just about carries the film, like his friend, on his back."
— Margaret McGurk, Cincinnati Enquirer
"Henson leaves you intrigued as to what else he can do, and looking
forward to seeing much more of him. He's terrific in a complex role."
— Elizabeth Weitzman, Film.com
"Henson charts Max's emotional and mental blossoming with convincing vulnerability."
— Bob Strauss, L.A. Daily News
"The truest and most poignant notes are sounded by Elden Henson, a young actor
who brings a simple, unforced honesty to his portrayal of Max Kane."
— Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
"Henson provides the film's real emotional core as the deeply troubled Max.
There's not a false note to be found."
— Scott Renshaw, Internet critic
"And Best Actor goes to... Elden Henson.
That's what I want to hear come March."
— Joe Hallenbeck, Ain't-It-Cool News
"Henson brings a shyness and vulnerability to Max."
— Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
"Henson plays Max with a brooding, understated anguish. It's a performance
that would be impressive from an actor of any age."
— Mary Dickson, Salt Lake City Weekly
"The real find is Elden Henson. With his subtle line readings,
which give the suggestion of intelligence thwarted,
he's very touching."
— M.V. Moorhead, New Times Los Angeles
"The show really belongs to Henson. His performance is terrific."
— Lisa Osborne, Boxoffice
"Henson could be destined for greater things.
He made a believer out of me."
— Paul Tatara, CNN Showbiz
"Henson gives a subdued performance, and his low-key approach helps
counteract the movie's emotional aggressiveness."
— Maureen Callahan, Microsoft Cinemania
Elden Henson is touching in the more difficult role, tracing the gradual evolution
of his mute giant into a formidable truth-speaker with subtle eloquence.
— Rick Groen, Vancouver Globe & Mail
As Fulton Reed
Birthday: August 30, 1977
Other films: the Mighty Ducks movies (as Fulton Reed), Radio Flyer (as a boy in the prologue sequence), Foxfire (as Bobby), She's All That (as Jesse), Idle Hands (as Pnub), A Gift of Love (made-for-Showtime movie, as Daniel Huffman), O (as Roger), Manic
- Got his start at the age of 2 as a child model for the Eileen Ford Agency, appearing in diaper commercials.
- Older brother of child actor Garette Ratliff Henson.
- Originally auditioned for The Mighty for the role of "Blade." (Joseph Perrino was cast in the role.)
Elden Henson in The Mighty
Elden and his mother at the She's All That premiere
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