Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster is an English actor and musician known for his expressive performances and youthful screen presence that has spanned childhood stardom to complex adult roles. Born in London, he first gained widespread recognition as the lovelorn step-son Sam in the 2003 holiday classic "Love Actually." His heartfelt performance, centered around a young boy’s first crush, made him one of the film’s most memorable characters and introduced him to international audiences.

Following his breakout role, Brodie-Sangster built a steady career in both film and television. He voiced the title character in the animated hit "The Adventures of Tintin," directed by Steven Spielberg. He later reached a new generation of fans as Newt in "The Maze Runner" film series, where he portrayed a loyal and emotionally grounded leader navigating a dystopian world. On television, he appeared in HBO’s "Game of Thrones" as Jojen Reed, further cementing his place in major franchise storytelling.

In 2020, Brodie-Sangster experienced a career resurgence with his role as the sharp and stylish chess prodigy Benny Watts in Netflix’s "The Queen's Gambit." In 2023, he starred as the titular character in the Disney+ historical drama series "The Artful Dodger," a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ iconic character Jack Dawkins, following the pickpocket’s adventures in an Australian colony after the events of "Oliver Twist." In 2024, he also appeared as Rafe Sadler in the BBC adaptation "Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light," a continuation of the historical series based on Hilary Mantel’s novels.