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Thomas Brodie-Sangster's Biography

Thomas Brodie-Sangster is an English actor widely celebrated for his natural talent for transformation.

A charming British young man Thomas Sangster

He began acting when he was 11 years old. After a series of small TV roles, he broke through playing a hopeless romantic in "Love Actually" alongside stars like Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, and Emma Thompson. He got multiple awards for this role including the Golden Satellite Award by International Press Academy and the Young Artist Award. His net worth: $3 million.

The childhood and the first roles

The actor loved by millions of viewers was born and raised in the capital of the United Kingdom. His entire family has ties to the entertainment industry. His mother was a ballet dancer, songwriter, and singer who performed in theater and appeared on BBC. His father is a musician and film editor who worked on the musical "The Lion King." The family also has a connection to Hugh Grant – his grandmother was Thomas's great-grandmother's sister.

As a child, Thomas often watched his parents perform and was delighted by their obvious joy in their work. He loved the idea of having fun at work too.

The BBC melodrama "Station Jim" (2001) marked the teenager's acting debut. He then appeared in several TV projects. He landed the lead role as a boy dying from cancer in "The Miracle of the Cards" and played a boy with phenomenal memory who memorized bank account numbers to save Jews from the Nazis in "Entrusted." For this performance, he won Best Actor in a Mini-Series at the Monte Carlo film festival in 2003. He also played in the melodrama «Bobbie's Girl» and in the adventure series «Stig of the Dump.»

Thomas Sangster starred in a movie since 2001

Further Career

The young man first appeared on the big screen in 2003 («Love Actually») as Liam Neeson's character's stepson. When he was invited to audition, he was busy filming «Station Jim» in France, so he initially turned down the role. But the studio bought him a first-class ticket to England—treating him like a real movie star—and he couldn't resist. For this role, with the help of his father, he learned to play percussion instruments.

Young Thomas Sangster in «Love Actually»

As the media jokingly put it, the kiss on the cheek he received from Joanna (Olivia Olson) marked the beginning of his career success.

Ironically, the 13-year-old actor wasn't allowed at the London premiere of his own film, since he hadn't reached the age limit to watch it (17).

His next film came out in 2004. That was the adaptation of «Feather Boy» by Nicky Singer. In this story, his character collected feathers from magical birds. He then appeared in «Tristan + Isolde» and the fantasy film «Nanny McPhee» in 2005.

A screenshot from the movie «Nanny McPhee»

According to Zoomboola.com, in 2007, the actor guest-starred in the radio drama «Doctor Who» as student Tim. The same year, he graduated from the Academy Pimlico.

A few interesting facts stand out from this period of Thomas's career. First, he also provided voice work for the animated series «Phineas and Ferb.» Second, in «The Last Legion» he worked with Colin Firth, whom he already knew from filming «Love Actually» and «Nanny McPhee.» He also worked in Italy on a Pinocchio adaptation.

One of America's most successful directors, Steven Spielberg, wanted to cast the talented Brit in his 3D film about journalist Tintin, the hero of comic books by Belgian artist Hergé. Thomas agreed, especially since the franchise looked promising. But when filming was pushed to late 2008, Thomas couldn't make it, so the role went to Jamie Bell.

Thomas Sangster: funny moments

Meanwhile, he began working with New Zealand director and writer Jane Campion on «Bright Star», a romantic story about dying 25-year-old English poet John Keats. Additionally, director Sam Taylor-Johnson, with whom Thomas had previously worked on «Feather Boy», invited him to play young Paul McCartney in her film «Nowhere Boy.» To portray the famous left-handed musician, Thomas had to learn to play guitar left-handed.

In 2010, he joined the band Winnet as a bass guitarist. His sister Ava and mother were also in the band.

Winnet is Thomas Sangster's «family» band

Game of Thrones and The Maze Runner

In 2011, he appeared in the film «Death of a Superhero» (the film adaptation of a book by Anthony McCarten) and then in the television series «The Last Furlong» and «Lewis.» In 2012, there were «The Baytown Outlaws» and a short film «The Ugly Duckling».

In 2013, Thomas Sangster appeared in the third season of HBO's hit series «Game of Thrones.» His character was Jojen Reed, a young man wise beyond his years with the gift of foresight, who accompanied Bran Stark and Hodor on their journey through the wildlands.

«Game of thrones»: Thomas Sangster in the role of Jojen Reed

The next year, he landed a key role in the dystopian thriller «The Maze Runner.» His character Newt was the protagonist's best friend who helped him try to escape the dangerous maze. Before filming, he completed a wilderness survival course in extreme conditions. He learned knife skills, fire-making, water sourcing, and more.

Before the shooting, Thomas had enough of «school of life»

But this was only the beginning. After the cliffhanger ending of the first film, sequels were inevitable. So in 2015, he was filming the second «Maze Runner» installment. It was set in beautiful places: in the city of Albuquerque, in the Sandia Mountains, on the US and Mexico border, on the Rio Grande river, in the desert of Chihuahua.

The Maze Runner: Thomas Sangster as Newt

The slender actor looked younger than his actual age, which is why he mostly played teenagers. For example, at the time of the release of the second part of «The Maze Runner» he was already 25 years old.

During the filming of «Nanny McPhee» he was 15!

In 2015, he also played Rafe Sandler, Cromwell's pupil, in the mini-series «Wolf Hall.» Another notable role in his filmography was in the seventh «Star Wars» film, playing officer Thanisson aboard Kylo Ren's ship.

In 2018, the actor reprised his role as Newt in the trilogy's finale, «The Maze Runner: Death Cure.» Originally scheduled for 2017, the film was delayed until 2018 due to injuries sustained by lead actor Dylan O'Brien during production.

Thomas Sangster as Newt («The Maze Runner»)

Thomas Sangster's Personal Life

Thomas keeps his private life largely out of the spotlight. What we do know is that beyond music, he's passionate about drawing and riding motorcycles. According to reports, he dated Isabella Melling from late 2013 after they met on the set of «The Ugly Duckling». Bristol-born like Thomas, she's also a Pimlico School graduate who started acting as a child. Before acting, she worked various jobs including cafe work, singing, and management.

Thomas Sangster and his ex-girlfriend Isabella Melling

Breakup rumors swirled in the media before the couple officially split in summer 2016. In summer 2019, he was spotted with new girlfriend Gzi Wisdom on a Malibu beach.

Thomas has often said he focuses on living in the present rather than worrying about the future. He skipped formal education, not seeing the point in it. He questions the typical path of college and prestigious careers, believing none of that guarantees happiness. Instead, he's focused on simply living happily.

Thomas is a very kind and emotional person in real life

The actor frequently speaks about his love for people and faith in humanity. He encourages everyone to treat others with kindness, seeing it as our path to a better future.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster Now

Following the final 'Maze Runner' film, Thomas took a step back from frequent filming. However, he's set to star in the upcoming 'Mouse Guard' alongside Sonoya Mizuno and Andy Serkis.

Thomas Sangster looks very younger than he is

Thomas Sangster: latest news and articles

Samuel Andrew Thomas

I think that after `Maze Runner` Thomas Sangster will play more fascinating role. I adored the movie and his actor`s acting so I`ll follow him.

2021-05-17 13:16:41
Minnie Quinn

I don`t know why but all the British actors looks the same for me and Thomas Sangster as well. I like that he is a positive person and kind man. Nowadays it`s so rare to be kind.

2021-04-27 08:22:50
David Matthew Cook

Thomas Sangster regardless of his age, was able to play very well a teenager in `Game of Thrones` and an adult ship`s captain in `Star Wars`. Truly talented!

2021-04-16 15:28:17
Carol Adams

I liked very much Thomas Sangster in the role of Paul McCartney. In my opinion not every actor can transform so well to another character.

2021-02-28 13:18:18
Jonathan Rice

I don`t like all of fruity boys and Thomas Sangster it`s not an exception for me. He is too roguish and too fruity.

2021-02-18 14:41:37
jess

yes i definitly do

2018-10-22 14:37:47
HB

Who else has a huge celebrity crush on this guy? I know I do

2018-06-10 13:47:21

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