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
Born
Edward William Sanders

(1993-02-04) 4 February 1993 (age 31)
Other namesEdward Sanders, Eddy Atlantis
Occupation(s)Actor, record producer
Years active2007–present
Height6ft (approx. 182 cm)
AwardsSierra Award for Youth in Film, PFCS Award for Best Performance by a Youth,
Musical career
LabelsImagem Uk, Concord Music Publishing
Websiteeddyatlantis.com

Early life edit

Education edit

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 edit

 
Eddy Atlantis in Bergen, Norway

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 edit

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 edit

Year Title Artist Album/EP Co-writer Producer Co-Production
2016 Possession of a Weapon Caitlyn Scarlett Single  Y  Y
2017 Paranoid Cal Single  Y  Y
Shangri-La Caitlyn Scarlett Single  Y  Y
Charlie Cal UNDO Pt.1  Y  Y
Neck Contour Girli Hot Mess EP  Y  Y
98 Santino Le Saint Single  Y  Y
2018 B.I.G. Caitlyn Scarlett Single  Y  Y
Validation Afro B Afrowave 2  Y  Y
2019 Skin Dolapo Single  Y  Y
Skin Remix feat. Alicai Harley & Br3nya Dolapo Single  Y  Y
F*ckboy Cat Burns Single  Y  Y
Woozy Kwassa fka kyko EP  Y  Y
2020 B-list aboutagirl Single  Y
Maybe Hannie Single  Y  Y
Practice Corvette TylerxCordy Single  Y  Y
2021 Slipped ADMT Single  Y  Y
Ruthless Girli Single  Y  Y
2022 Late Night Calls Imogen Mahdavi Single  Y  Y
What's Yours (Isn't Mine) Sonia Stein Lessons From Earth, Pt. 1  Y
Echo Imogen Mahdavi Single  Y  Y

Sync discography edit

Year Title Artist Campaign Co-writer Producer/Arranger
2016 Harpoon on a Balloon Lotus League Rimmel London  Y  Y
2017 V8 Unicorn Lotus League Ford  Y  Y
Tender (Rearrangement) Blur Co-op  Y
2018 Ride Lotus League Ford  Y  Y

Filmography edit

Year Title Role Director Notes
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 edit

  • 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 edit

  1. ^ Stayton, Jonathan (24 January 2006). "Child star of Sweeney Todd barber film takes short cut to fame". Brighton: The Argus. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
  2. ^ "Imagem signs new publishing deal with Eddy Atlantis - M Magazine". 31 March 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Best Young Actor". Critics' Choice Awards. VH1. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. Retrieved 3 February 2008.
  4. ^ "LVFCS Sierra Award winners 2007". Las Vegas Film Critics Society. Archived from the original on 28 June 2007. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
  5. ^ Maxwell, Erin (19 December 2007). "Phoenix critics adore 'Old Men'". Variety. Retrieved 10 February 2008.
  6. ^ "29th Annual Young Artist Awards/Special Awards". Archived from the original on 6 July 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2009.

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