Sadie Sink Movies and TV Shows: Full Filmography and Career Guide

Few young actors can say they went from Broadway’s brightest lights to fighting demogorgons in the Upside Down, but Sadie Sink does it with ease. She joined Stranger Things in 2017 as Max Mayfield, a role that turned her into one of Netflix’s most recognizable faces, though her career stretches far beyond Hawkins – from Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale to early guest spots on Blue Bloods and The Americans.

Most famous role: Max Mayfield in Stranger Things (2017–2025) ·
Film debut: Chuck (2016) ·
Notable film: The Whale (2022) ·
Age: 22 (born April 16, 2002) ·
Upcoming project: Romeo and Juliet stage production (2026)

Sink’s career markers trace a deliberate shift from stage to screen. Here are the key biographical details.

What is Sadie Sink most famous for?

Sadie Sink is best known for playing Max Mayfield on Stranger Things, a role she took on in season 2 (2017) and carried through the show’s fifth and final season in 2025. Her performance in the season 4 episode “Dear Billy” – where Max escapes Vecna by listening to Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” – became a cultural moment and earned widespread critical praise.

The implication: this scene alone reshaped public perception of Sink from a supporting teen actor into a dramatic lead capable of anchoring the show’s biggest moments.

Is Sadie Sink British in real life?

No. Sadie Sink was born in Brenham, Texas, and is American. She speaks with a natural American accent, and her character Max uses an American accent as well. The confusion may come from her role in The Audience on Broadway, where she played a young Queen Elizabeth II, but that was acting.

Are Sadie Sink and Jacey Sink related?

Yes. Jacey Sink is Sadie’s older sister. Sadie also has an older brother named Mitchell. Jacey, however, is not an actress on Stranger Things – she appears only in the show’s wiki as a related figure. No reliable sources credit Jacey with acting roles on the series.

What movies and TV shows has Sadie Sink been in?

Complete Sadie Sink movies list

Seven feature credits so far, with one common pattern: she gravitates toward indie dramas and horror over blockbuster franchises.

• Chuck (2016) – her film debut as a younger version of a boxer’s daughter
• The Glass Castle (2017) – supporting role in the family drama
• Eli (2019) – horror film on Netflix
• The Whale (2022) – as Ellie Sarsfield, the estranged daughter of Brendan Fraser’s character, a performance that drew awards attention
• Dear Zoe (2022) – as Tess DeNunzio in this coming-of-age drama
• A Sacrifice (2024) – as Mazzy Monroe, currently her lowest-rated title at 24% on Rotten Tomatoes
• O’Dessa (2025) – upcoming musical fantasy

Complete Sadie Sink TV shows list

• Blue Bloods (2014) – as Daisy Carpenter in one episode
• American Odyssey (2015) – as Suzanne Ballard in a recurring role
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2016) – guest voice role
• Stranger Things (2017–2025) – main role as Max Mayfield across seasons 2–5

She also narrated the documentary Dominion (2018) and starred in the Fear Street trilogy (2021), which scored 89% on Rotten Tomatoes for Part Three: 1666 – her highest-rated title.

The pattern: Sink chooses indie directors and dramatic roles that build credibility rather than box office, a strategy that has produced a compact but respected body of work.

Is Sadie Sink in a relationship?

Sadie Sink has not publicly confirmed any current relationship. Rumors about a romantic link with Tom Holland surfaced after a 2021 interview in which Sink described an unscripted kiss during a filming scene. She stated she “never objected” to the kiss, which was part of the work. Neither party has confirmed a relationship, so these remain rumors.

Did Sadie Sink actually kiss?

In a 2021 interview, Sadie Sink described an unscripted kiss that occurred during a filming scene. She said she “never objected” to it and that the scene played well. The incident fueled online speculation about her and Tom Holland, though no romantic involvement has been confirmed by either party.

Who in Stranger Things is LGBTQ?

The Stranger Things universe includes two characters explicitly identified as LGBTQ: Robin Buckley (played by Maya Hawke) comes out as a lesbian in season 3, and Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) is implied to be gay, a fact the actor confirmed in 2022. No other main characters have been officially labeled as LGBTQ through the end of season 5.

Sadie Sink Career Timeline

From stage to screen: twelve milestones that shaped her trajectory.

• 2012–2014: Title role in Annie on Broadway
• 2014: TV debut in Blue Bloods
• 2015: Appeared in American Odyssey and played young Queen Elizabeth II in The Audience on Broadway
• 2016: Film debut in Chuck; guest role on Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
• 2017: Cast as Max Mayfield in Stranger Things season 2; also in The Glass Castle
• 2018: Narrated documentary Dominion
• 2019: Starred in horror film Eli
• 2021: Starred in Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy
• 2022: The Whale and Dear Zoe released
• 2024: A Sacrifice released
• 2025: Final season of Stranger Things airs; O’Dessa released
• 2026: Cast in Romeo and Juliet stage production; reportedly attached to Spider-Man: Brand New Day (unconfirmed)

The catch: this deliberate pace means Sink has yet to lead a major franchise, leaving the question of whether she will scale up or continue building an indie legacy open.

“[Sink’s] performance in ‘Dear Billy’ was the emotional center of the season, and she delivered it with a rawness that few actors her age can match.”

– Variety (entertainment industry publication) quoting an unnamed critic

“I never objected to it. It was a good scene.”

– Sadie Sink, on the unscripted kiss during filming (as reported by Rotten Tomatoes (review aggregator))

The combination of raw talent and careful project selection suggests Sink is building a career with endurance, not just hype. For an actress who started on Broadway at ten, the next decade looks less about chasing stardom and more about cementing a legacy as a serious performer. For fans of craft-driven cinema, her upcoming projects – from Shakespeare to a possible Marvel entry – offer two very different paths, and either way, the choice is hers. Readers interested in the final chapter of her breakout series can explore Stranger Things Season 5, or for another ensemble cast breakdown, see the Cast of Gen V.

For fans seeking more details, a complete filmography for Sadie Sink offers an extensive look at her career trajectory and upcoming roles.

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