Ed Sanders (actor)
Edward William Sanders (born 4 February 1993) is an English actor, singer, and record producer. 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. He also appeared in the historical adventure drama film Hugo in 2011, where he was part of the ensemble.
Ed Sanders | |
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Born | Edward William Sanders 4 February 1993 |
Other names | Edward Sanders, Eddy Atlantis |
Occupation(s) | Actor, record producer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Height | 6ft (approx. 182 cm) |
Awards | Sierra Award for Youth in Film, PFCS Award for Best Performance by a Youth, |
Musical career | |
Labels | Imagem Uk, Concord Music Publishing |
Website | eddyatlantis |
Early life
Education
Sanders was educated at Copthorne Preparatory School and sat his GCSE Exams at Ardingly College in West Sussex.[1] He then moved up to London and continued his education part-time at Kensington and Chelsea College, whilst working as an apprentice in recording studios across London.
Music career
After starting his career in the film industry, Sanders, under the name Eddy Atlantis, spent his teenage years learning and working in London's east end recording studios with a range of artists.
On 31 March 2015 he signed a global publishing deal with Imagem Music UK.[2]
Lokjaw Studios
At the beginning of 2019, Eddy opened his own studio space, Lokjaw Studios. Based in Primrose Hill, North West London, it houses various outboard and has a large control room, separate live room and vocal booth.
Production discography
Year | Title | Artist | Album/EP | Co-writer | Producer | Co-Production |
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2016 | Possession of a Weapon | Caitlyn Scarlett | Single | |||
2017 | Paranoid | Cal | Single | |||
Shangri-La | Caitlyn Scarlett | Single | ||||
Charlie | Cal | UNDO Pt.1 | ||||
Neck Contour | Girli | Hot Mess EP | ||||
98 | Santino Le Saint | Single | ||||
2018 | B.I.G. | Caitlyn Scarlett | Single | |||
Validation | Afro B | Afrowave 2 | ||||
2019 | Skin | Dolapo | Single | |||
Skin Remix feat. Alicai Harley & Br3nya | Dolapo | Single | ||||
F*ckboy | Cat Burns | Single | ||||
Woozy | Kwassa | fka kyko EP | ||||
2020 | B-list | aboutagirl | Single | |||
Maybe | Hannie | Single | ||||
Practice Corvette | TylerxCordy | Single | ||||
2021 | Slipped | ADMT | Single | |||
Ruthless | Girli | Single | ||||
2022 | Late Night Calls | Imogen Mahdavi | Single | |||
What's Yours (Isn't Mine) | Sonia Stein | Lessons From Earth, Pt. 1 | ||||
Echo | Imogen Mahdavi | Single |
Sync discography
Year | Title | Artist | Campaign | Co-writer | Producer/Arranger |
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2016 | Harpoon on a Balloon | Lotus League | Rimmel London | ||
2017 | V8 Unicorn | Lotus League | Ford | ||
Tender (Rearrangement) | Blur | Co-op | |||
2018 | Ride | Lotus League | Ford |
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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2006 | Jupiter | Billy | Luke Menges | Short Film |
2007 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Toby | Tim Burton | |
2011 | Hugo | Young Tabbard | Martin Scorsese | |
2017 | Kill or be Killed | Liam Hutcherson | Aaron Ellis | Short film |
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)[3]
- 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)[4]
- 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)[5]
- 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)[6]
References
- Stayton, Jonathan (24 January 2006). "Child star of Sweeney Todd barber film takes short cut to fame". Brighton: The Argus. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- "Imagem signs new publishing deal with Eddy Atlantis - M Magazine". 31 March 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- "Best Young Actor". Critics' Choice Awards. VH1. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
- "LVFCS Sierra Award winners 2007". Las Vegas Film Critics Society. Archived from the original on 28 June 2007. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
- Maxwell, Erin (19 December 2007). "Phoenix critics adore 'Old Men'". Variety. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
- "29th Annual Young Artist Awards/Special Awards". Archived from the original on 6 July 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2009.