Cedric Sanders Biography

Fast Facts

• His portrayal of Johnson C․ Whittaker in a Pasadena Playhouse production of "Matter of Honor" won him the 2008 NAACP Theatre Award for Best Lead Actor
• In 2009, he won Best Actor for his performance in "The Least Among You" at the San Diego Black Film Festival
• Graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
• Made his screen acting debut as Greg Jaffe in the film "The Ten" in 2007
• Quote: "['The Least Among You'] gave me experience as how to develop a character and carry a movie․ [As the lead actor] you're in almost every scene․ If what your character wants isn't clear, people aren't going to follow you․"
• Best known for his role as Reggie in "The Social Network" and as Richard Kelly in "The Least Among You․"
• Starzlife described him as "Hollywood's newest find․"
• Stated that he enjoyed working with 50 Cent and director Mario Van Peebles on "Things Fall Apart," citing 50 Cent's dedication to his character and Peebles's commitment to detail
• Was voted prom king in his junior year of high school