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Sterling Knight Biography

Birth Name:Sterling Sandmann Knight

Birth Place:Houston, Texas, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Winner of a Hollywood Teen TV Award in 2010 in the Teen Pick Actor in Comedy for "Sonny With a Chance․"
  • Nominated for a People's Choice Award in 2011 in the Favorite Family TV Movie for "Starstruck․"
  • Discovered his passion for acting at the early age of 10
  • Quote: "I was a theater kid growing up, so for me, the dream was Broadway and Tony Awards․ I wanted to be in Rent" and "Grease" and all these classic plays․""
  • Perhaps best known for his role as Chad Dylan Cooper on "Sonny With a Chance․"
  • Formed a YouTube band with fellow actor and friend Matt Shively named Connecting Channels․"
  • In his spare time, he enjoys playing music, playing sports, interacting with fans and having fun

Awards

  • 2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
  • 2015Jury Prize-Best Male Lead: winner