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Thomas Brodie-SangsterEnglish actor, musician
Date of Birth: 16.05.1990
Country:  Great Britain |
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Biography of Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas Brodie-Sangster is an English actor and musician who gained popularity at a young age. Born on May 16, 1990, in London, Thomas comes from a creative family. His mother, Anastasia Bertram, is an actress known for her roles in BBC films, and his father, Mark Ernest Sangster, is a musician and film editor who has participated in the musical 'The Lion King'. Thomas also has a sister named Ava. Interestingly, Thomas is a distant relative of the famous actor Hugh Grant, and they even appeared together in the film 'Love Actually'. Thomas' maternal great-grandmother and Hugh's grandmother were sisters.
Early Life and Interests
Thomas attended Pimlico School in London, a renowned educational institution that has produced many actors, athletes, and musicians. Besides acting, Thomas has a passion for music, drawing, skateboarding, and tennis. In 2010, he joined the band 'Winnet', where his mother sings, and he plays the bass guitar.
Career
Thomas made his acting debut in the BBC film 'Station Jim' in 2001 when he was just 11 years old. He then appeared in several television films and received his first award, the 'Golden Nymph', at the 43rd Monte Carlo Film Festival in 2003 for his role in the mini-series 'Entrusted'. In the same year, Thomas made his big-screen debut in the film 'Love Actually', where he portrayed Liam Neeson's stepson. He had to learn to play the drums for the role under the guidance of his musician father.
Over the years, Thomas has appeared in a number of notable films, including the adaptation of the novel 'Feather Boy', the epic drama 'Tristan & Isolde' as the young Tristan, and the popular comedy 'Nanny McPhee', where he played the eldest of seven children. In 2007, he appeared in the science fiction television series 'Doctor Who' as a schoolboy and starred in the film 'The Last Legion'. Additionally, Thomas provided the voice for Ferb Fletcher in the animated series 'Phineas and Ferb'.
Despite being cast as the lead role in Steven Spielberg's 'The Adventures of Tintin', the filming was postponed, and Thomas couldn't participate. In March 2008, he began working with director Jane Campion in her film 'Bright Star', which tells the story of the love between poet John Keats and Fanny Brawne. In 2009, Thomas portrayed a young Paul McCartney in the film 'Nowhere Boy', learning to play the guitar left-handed to accurately depict the musician.
Thomas continued to showcase his talent in various films, such as 'Some Dogs Bite', where he played a boy searching for his father alongside his brothers, and the Irish drama 'Death of a Superhero', based on Anthony McCarten's novel. He has also appeared in popular films such as 'Game of Thrones' (2013), 'The Maze Runner' (2014), 'Wolf Hall' (2015), 'Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials' (2015), 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens', and many more.
Throughout his career, Thomas Brodie-Sangster has received numerous prestigious awards for his outstanding performances.
