Max Elliott Slade, born in 1980, is perhaps best known to collectors for his role as the youngest of the titular trio in the wildly popular 90s martial arts kid-flick, *3 Ninjas* (1992). This film, and its immediate sequels, *3 Ninjas Kick Back* (1994) and *3 Ninjas Knuckle Up* (1995), became staples of the burgeoning VHS rental market, delighting a generation of young viewers and now representing a nostalgic cornerstone for many physical media enthusiasts. Beyond his ninja escapades, Slade’s early career saw him appear in several other notable productions, including a small but memorable part as Jay Lovell in Ron Howard’s Oscar-winning historical drama *Apollo 13* (1995). He also featured as the young Gil Buckman in *Parenthood* (1989), a film that continues to be a beloved home video classic. The enduring appeal of the *3 Ninjas* franchise, particularly on its various physical releases, is a testament to Slade’s contribution to these family-friendly action films. Collectors actively seek out clean original VHS tapes and early DVD pressings of these titles, cementing his place in the annals of home video history as an actor who starred in films that truly defined a generation’s cinematic childhood.