Ed Sanders (actor)

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Edward Sanders
Born February 4, 1993 (1993-02-04) (age 15)
East Sussex, England

Edward Sanders (born February 4, 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 is a member of his school's orchestra and sings in the choir. 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.[1] He currently attends Ardingly College.[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]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Stayton, Jonathan. "Child star of Sweeney Todd barber film takes short cut to fame", Brighton: The Argus, 2006-01-24. Retrieved on 2008-02-14. 
  2. ^ Best Young Actor. Critics' Choice Awards. VH1. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
  3. ^ LVFCS Sierra Award winners 2007. Las Vegas Film Critics Society. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.
  4. ^ Maxwell, Erin (2007-12-19). Phoenix critics adore 'Old Men'. Variety. Retrieved on 2008-02-10.

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