Thomas Sangster

About Thomas Sangster

Thomas Brodie Sangster (born May 16, 1990) is an English actor, perhaps best known for his roles in the films Love Actually (2003) and Nanny McPhee (2005).

Sangster was born in South London, where he now lives with his sister, Ava, and his parents, actors Tasha (née Bertram) and Mark Sangster. His mother, a dancer and characterist, has appeared in several BBC films while his father, who is also a musician, starred in The Lion King musical in Germany. Sangster is the second cousin once removed of actor Hugh Grant; his great-grandmother, Barbara Bertram, and Grant's grandmother were sisters. Sangster's great-grandfather, Anthony Bertram, was a novelist. Sangster's interests include painting, tennis, drawing and skating. Two of his favorite artists are Eminem and Queen. He is 1.67 m (approx. 5'6"). He studies in Pimlico School in Pimlico, London.

Sangster's first acting job was in a BBC television film, The Adventures of Station Jim. He subsequently appeared in a few more television films, including the lead roles in Bobbie's Girl, The Miracle of the Cards (based on the story of Craig Shergold) and Stig of the Dump. He won the "Best Actor in a mini-series" award at the 2003 Monte Carlo Film Festival for his role in the miniseries Entrusted. Love Actually, in which he played Liam Neeson's stepson, was Sangster's first major theatrical film. He was nominated for a "Golden Satellite Award" and a Young Artist Award for his role in the film.