| Ashton Sanders Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | October 24, 1995 |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
Ashton Sanders is an American actor who is best known for portraying roles such as teenage Chiron in Moonlight, Bobby/The RZA in Wu-Tang: An American Saga, Bobby Brown in Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody, and Miles Whittaker in The Equalizer 2. He has also appeared in a variety of other TV shows and films such as Straight Outta Compton, The Retrieval, The Kids Are Alright, Native Son, Captive State, Judas and the Black Messiah, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, The Skinny, and many more.
Born Name
Ashton Durrand Sanders
Nick Name
Ashton
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Carson, California, U.S.
Nationality
Education
At age 12, Ashton found solace in the Amazing Grace Conservatory, a program that seeks to empower young people of color through the performing arts.
Later on, he graduated from Central Los Angeles High School No 9, a downtown performing arts high school (now known as Grand Arts).
Post the same, he started studying towards a BFA in Acting at The Theatre School at DePaul University, Chicago, before recently dropping out to focus on his acting career.
Occupation
Actor
Family
- Father – Fashion Designer by profession
- Mother – was a drug addict
Manager
Ashton is represented by these agencies –
- The ESI Network
- The Savage Agency
- United Talent Agency
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 pounds
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Lean and tall body
Brand Endorsements
Ashton has done modeling work for Calvin Klein.
He has also been featured in campaigns for brands like Louis Vuitton and MatchesFashion.
Best Known For
His roles in the films The Retrieval (2013) and Moonlight (2016).
First Film
Sanders made his film debut with The Retrieval, directed by Chris Eska in the year 2013.
As per sources, he was a part of the short movie called Making Possibilities in 2012.
First TV Show
In 2016, Ashton appeared in a single episode of the comedy mini-series The Skinny in the role of Tyler.
Ashton Sanders Favorite Things
- Outfit – Black leather jacket, high-water pants, and white socks, which is inspired by the mid-60s, like the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Jimi Hendrix.
- Actor – Denzel Washington
- Style Icon – Mahershala Ali
Source – Vanity Fair
Ashton Sanders Facts
- As a child, he had to see troubled times. His mother being a drug addict kept on floating in and out of his life. Father would keep on traveling due to work.
- The actor has a penchant for dressing up and stylizing his looks. He credits his amazing fashion sense to his dad who is a fashion designer.
- He owns a production company called 1237 Production.
- Ashton considers artists like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, André 3000, and Jimi Hendrix as his personal style icons.
Featured Image by Ashton Sanders / Instagram
