Thomas Brodie-Sangster is a British actor who came into limelight at an early age
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Thomas Brodie-Sangster is a British actor who came into limelight at an early age
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In 2008, Thomas Brodie-Sangster began dating Patience Harding, but the couple broke up the next year. He is currently in a relationship with former child actress Isabella Melling. They started dating back in December 2012.
Within just a few years in his acting career, he started to earn more money than his parents. He bought two houses; one in Vauxhall and the other Camberwell.
In 2006, he and his mother Tasha Bertram founded an independent company, Brodie Films, to help new British talents in the film industry. However, the company was terminated in May 2013.
Thomas Brodie-Sangster was born on 16 May 1990 in London, England. His parents, Mark Sangster and Tasha Bertram, are theatre actors. He has a younger sister Ava.
His father is also a musician and taught him to play bass and guitar. His father also taught him to play drums for his role in 'Love Actually'.
In 2001, Thomas Brodie-Sangster landed his first acting role at the age of 11 in the BBC television film, 'Station Jim'. It was followed by lead roles in more TV films like 'The Miracle of the Cards' and 'Bobbie's Girl'.
In 2002, he appeared in six episodes of the television mini-series 'Stig of the Dump'. The following year, he played young Hitler in the two-part telefilm 'Hitler: The Rise of Evil'
His first major role came in 2003 in the movie 'Love Actually', where he acted alongside stars like Liam Neeson and Hugh Grant. His portrayal of an orphan boy immediately won over the audience.
In 2004, he was cast as Robert Nobel in the mini-series 'Feather Boy'. He appeared in six episodes of the series.
Sangster, who had worked with Emma Thompson in 'Love Actually', was cast in a lead role in her commercially successful comedy 'Nanny McPhee' in 2005. Other than Thompson, the movie was also his second film with Colin Firth and Adam Godley.
'Love Actually' is considered one of Thomas Brodie-Sangster's major works, for which he is still remembered fondly by the audience. He was nominated for a 'Golden Satellite Award' and a 'Young Artist Award' for his role in the film.
Another role for which he received praise is Newt in 'The Maze Runner' series. He was nominated for 'Choice Movie: Breakout Star' award in 2015 for the role.