Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster, born on May 16, 1990, in London, England, is a distinguished English actor renowned for his roles in both film and television. He gained widespread recognition at a young age for his portrayal of Sam in the beloved holiday film Love Actually (2003). His early success was further solidified with performances in Nanny McPhee (2005) and as Jojen Reed in the acclaimed series Game of Thrones (2013–2014). Brodie-Sangster's versatility continued to shine in the Maze Runner film series (2014–2018), where he played Newt, and in the Netflix miniseries The Queen’s Gambit (2020), portraying Benny Watts, a role that earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie .

Beyond his acting career, Brodie-Sangster is also a talented musician, proficient in playing the bass guitar, drums, and guitar. He notably learned to play left-handed guitar for his role as Paul McCartney in Nowhere Boy (2009) and drums for his character in Love Actually . His musical inclinations extend to his personal life, where he is a member of the band Winnet, alongside his mother, father, and sister .

Among his notable quotes is:

“I never wanted to be the annoying kid on set.” BrainyQuote+3SenQuotes+3+3

Another insightful reflection is:

“The fun thing we get to do is mess around playing all sorts of different people.” SenQuotes+1A-Z Quotes+1

These statements reflect Brodie-Sangster's approach to his craft and his experiences in the entertainment industry.