Ed Sanders (actor)
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| Ed Sanders | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward William Sanders[citation needed] 4 February 1993 East Sussex, England |
| Other names | Ed Sanders |
| Height | 5ft 11in (approx. 180cm) |
Edward Sanders (born 4 February 1993) is an English actor and singer. He is best known for his performance as Tobias Ragg in the 2007 film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. He was also featured on the film's soundtrack.
Sanders was educated at Copthorne Prep School and sat his GCSE Exams at Ardingly College.[1] Sanders was sought after for the role of Toby after appearing with the National Youth Music Theatre at the Tonbridge Arts Festival.[1] To get the role, he competed against hundreds of other students, many of whom were from stage schools. Ed is now working as a Sound Engineer in Hackney at Sound Solution Studios and he attends Kensington and Chelsea College two days a week.[1]
[edit] Awards and nominations
- Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards - Critics Choice Award for Best Young Actor for his role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) (nominated)[2]
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards 2007 - Sierra Award for Youth in Film - Male for his role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) (won)[3]
- Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards 2007- PFCS Award for Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male for his role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) (won)[4]
- Young Artist Award 2008 - Best Performance of a Supporting Young Actor in a feature film - Comedy or Musical for his role in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2008) (nominated)[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Stayton, Jonathan (2006-01-24). "Child star of Sweeney Todd barber film takes short cut to fame". Brighton: The Argus. http://www.theargus.co.uk/mostpopular.var.1991580.mostviewed.child_star_of_sweeney_todd_barber_film_takes_short_cut_to_fame.php. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
- ^ "Best Young Actor". Critics' Choice Awards. VH1. http://www.vh1.com/shows/events/critics_choice_awards/_2008/nominees_detail.jhtml?id=bestyoungactor. Retrieved 2008-02-03.
- ^ "LVFCS Sierra Award winners 2007". Las Vegas Film Critics Society. http://www.lvfcs.org/awards_listing/index.html. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ^ Maxwell, Erin (2007-12-19). "Phoenix critics adore 'Old Men'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/awardcentral_article/VR1117977965.html?nav=news&categoryid=1983&cs=1. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ^ "29th Annual Young Artist Awards/Special Awards". http://www.youngartistawards.org/noms29.html. Retrieved 2009-01-12.
