Ashton Sanders

Ashton Sanders
Occupation Actor
Years active 2013–present

Ashton Sanders is an American actor best known for his roles in the films The Retrieval (2013) and Moonlight (2016).

Career

Sanders made his film debut in The Retrieval directed by Chris Eska.[1] The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 11, 2013.[2] It was released in a limited release on April 2, 2014, by Variance Films.[3][4]

In 2015, Sanders had a small role in Straight Outta Compton.[5] In 2016, Sanders appeared in an episode of Refinery29's online web series The Skinny.[6] The same year, Sanders appeared in the drama film Moonlight, directed by Barry Jenkins.[7] The film had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2016, and began a limited release on October 21, 2016, by A24.[8][9]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2013 The Retrieval Will
2015 Straight Outta Compton Kid
2016 Moonlight Chiron
2016 We Home Javan Short film
2016 The Last Virgin in LA Josh Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 The Skinny Tyler Episode: Squad

References

  1. ↑ Harris, Brandon (April 3, 2014). "Battle Cry: Chris Eska on The Retrieval". Filmmaker Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  2. ↑ "The Retrieval". South by Southwest. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  3. ↑ McNary, Dave (February 13, 2014). "SXSW Winner 'The Retrieval' Gets US Distribution". Variety. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  4. ↑ "The Retrieval". Apple Trailers. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  5. ↑ Phillips, Michael (September 15, 2016). "'Moonlight' reveals struggles of a young African-American man". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  6. ↑ "The Skinny". Refinery29. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  7. ↑ McNary, Dave (October 21, 2015). "Naomie Harris, Andre Holland, Mahershala Ali to Star in 'Moonlight'". variety.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  8. ↑ Hammond, Pete (September 1, 2016). "Telluride Film Festival Lineup: 'Sully', 'La La Land', 'Arrival', 'Bleed For This' & More". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 28, 2016). "A24 Sets Dates For 'Moonlight' & Cannes Jury Prize Winner 'American Honey'". Deadline.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016.

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