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Chandler Riggs

Birth Name:
Chandler Carlton Riggs
Birth Place:
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack
Chandler Riggs

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for his second Young Artist Award for his performance in "The Walking Dead" in 2013
  • Was nominated for the 2012 Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series in the Leading Young Actor category for "The Walking Dead․"
  • Participated in church mission trips during which he did volunteer work like replacing roofing
  • Quote: "[on zombies] "As long as you know that it's fake and you see them do all the make-up, it's not that scary․"
  • Quote: "[on "The Walking Dead"] "When anyone gets killed off it's really sad because once they get killed off you never really see them again․ It's actually kind of helpful because in the scenes, I can use that sadness if I need to cry․""
  • Performed many of his early roles in horror films and television shows, including "Jesus H․ Zombie," "The Walking Dead" and "Mercy․"
  • Once caught a frog at his neighborhood pool, but when he brought it home he had to let it go
  • Named "Minecraft" as one of his favorite video games
  • Stated that the catering on the set of "The Walking Dead" was the best food he had ever eaten, especially the chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cake
  • Stated that Jason is his favorite horror movie monster

Awards

  • 2012Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
  • 2013Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor:Nominated
  • 2014Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series:Winner
  • 2014Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor:Winner
  • 2015Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
  • 2016Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series:Winner
  • 2017Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series:Nominated
  • 2018Saturn Award - Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series:Winner
  • 2020CinEuphoria - Merit - Honorary Award:Winner
  • 2024Festival Award - Best Ensemble:Winner
  • 2024Jury Prize - Best Actor:Winner
  • 2024Festival Prize - Best Performance in a Feature Film:Winner
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