A.J. Saudin

A.J. Saudin
Born May 14, 1992 (age 24)
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actor
Years active 2000–present

A.J. Faisal Saudin (born May 14, 1992) is a Canadian actor, most commonly known for his role in the long-running TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Career

Before finding success on Degrassi, Saudin worked as a child in print work and commercials before landing his first film role as a seven-year-old, working alongside Natalie Cole in The Natalie Cole Story (2000).

He also starred in supporting roles on various TV series, including Da Kink In My Hair (2007–09). He also hosted several episodes of Open Your Ears, a music-centered show that aired on Canada's YTV channel.[1]

Saudin landed his first lead role in the film Aruba (2006), directed by Oscar-nominated director Hubert Davis.[2][3] The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2006,[4][5] and then screened at several festivals, including the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival,[6] the 2006 Palm Springs International ShortFest,[7] the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival,[8] and the 2008 Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival.[9]

Saudin starred on the hit Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation for 6 years (2008–2015), playing Connor DeLaurier, a teenager with Asperger syndrome.[10] Saudin exited in the show in 2015.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2000 The Natalie Cole Story Robbie
2002 Street Time Lewis
2003 Comfort and Joy Derek Phillips
2005 Kojak Otis Raines / Otis Redding
2006 Aruba Milan-Lead
2007 Friends and Heroes Sollie
2007-2009 Da Kink in My Hair Chris
2008-2015 Degrassi: The Next Generation Connor DeLaurier
2010 Vacation with Derek Oscar
2014 Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B Rashad Haughton

References

  1. ↑ "AJ Saudin". CTV. September 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-02.
  2. ↑ "About a boy". Factiva. 2006-01-23. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
  3. ↑ "Aruba". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  4. ↑ "Six Canadian short films at Sundance". CBC News. December 6, 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  5. ↑ "Aruba". The Sundance Channel. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  6. ↑ Walker, Susan (September 8, 2006). "Shorts on show". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
  7. ↑ "Aruba". Palm Springs International Film Society. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  8. ↑ "Aruba". Seattle International Film Festival. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
  9. ↑ "Aruba screening". Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
  10. ↑ Zeidman, Matthew B. (February 28, 2009). "'Degrassi' Tackles Asperger Syndrome". Hollywood Today. Retrieved 2009-09-03.

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