Ed Sanders (actor)
Ed Sanders | |
|---|---|
| Born | Edward William Sanders 4 February 1993 |
| Other names | Edward Sanders, Eddy Atlantis |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Record Producer, Art Entrepreneur |
| 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 |
Edward William Sanders (born 4 February 1993) is an English actor, singer, record producer, and art entrepreneur. He first gained recognition for his role as Tobias Ragg in the 2007 film Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, for which he also contributed to the film’s soundtrack. Sanders went on to appear in the 2011 historical adventure film Hugo as part of the ensemble cast. In addition to his work in film and music, Sanders is the co-founder of D'Stassi Art, a contemporary art gallery established in Shoreditch, London in 2017, specialising in street art and emerging international artists.
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.
Art career
[edit]In 2017, Sanders co-founded the contemporary art gallery D'Stassi Art in Shoreditch, London. The gallery specialises in showcasing artists associated with the Lower East Side street art movement and emerging contemporary talent. According to Artnet News, the gallery has developed a reputation for presenting street-influenced artists within a fine art context and has hosted international exhibitions featuring artists such as Lady Pink, Angel Ortiz (LA II), and Trevor Andrew (GucciGhost).[2]
In 2025, the gallery presented the first UK solo exhibition by pioneering graffiti artist Lady Pink, which was noted by The Guardian as a significant moment for New York street art in the London contemporary art scene.[3]
Music career
[edit]
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.[4]
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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
| 2024 | Head Down | Cher Lloyd | Single |
Sync discography
[edit]| Year | Title | Artist | Campaign | Co-writer | Producer/Arranger |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jupiter | Billy | Luke Menges | Short Film |
| 2007 | Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | Tobias "Toby" Ragg | 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)[5]
- 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)[6]
- 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)[7]
- 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)[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Stayton, Jonathan (24 January 2006). "Child star of Sweeney Todd barber film takes short cut to fame". Brighton: The Argus. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Artnet. "How One Gallery Is Bringing New Attention to Street Art". Artnet News. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ Brown, Mark (30 July 2025). "Lady Pink's graffiti slows traffic on London's art scene". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 October 2025.
- ^ "Imagem signs new publishing deal with Eddy Atlantis - M Magazine". 31 March 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
- ^ "Best Young Actor". Critics' Choice Awards. VH1. Archived from the original on 14 December 2007. 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.