Eddie Alderson
| Eddie Alderson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 27, 1994 Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Kristen Alderson (sister) |
Eddie Alderson (born October 27, 1994) is an American actor, best known for his portrayal of Matthew Buchanan on the ABC Daytime American soap opera One Life to Live in 2001 until 2012.[1] Alderson's performance in the role has been met with critical acclaim, having garnered two Young Artist Award nominations in 2009 and a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 2012.
Early life and career
Eddie Alderson was born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Rich and Kathy Alderson. Best friends are Michael London ( American Businessman), Dylan Trush (American Businessman), Bob Wurtenberg ( of BobbyWsreviews), Dylan Patsch (Adult Film Actor), and Matt Matwiejczyk (engineer). Associate of Sigma Phi Lambda of La Salle University in Philadelphia.
Alderson has portrayed Matthew Buchanan on ABC's One Life to Live since May 10, 2001. He was put on contract with the OLTL series in December 2008.[2][3] Alderson's older sister, Kristen Alderson, has portrayed his OLTL friend, Starr Manning, since March 20, 1998.[4][5] In 2007, Alderson appeared with Mark Ruffalo in Reservation Road.[6] Alderson later played Sanford Clark in the film Changeling (2008).[7] He also portrayed the friend of a murdered boy on Law & Order. [8]
Personal life
Alderson was diagnosed with lymphoma cancer in November 2016.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Reservation Road | Lucas Arno |
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| 2008 | Changeling | Sanford Clark | Psychological drama film directed, co-produced and scored by Clint Eastwood and written by J. Michael Straczynski.[7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001—2012 | One Life to Live | Matthew Buchanan |
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| 2009 | Law & Order | Todd | Episode: "Pledge" (S 19:Ep 10) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Work | Role | Result | Ref |
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Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actor | One Life to Live | Matthew Buchanan | Nominated | [12] |
| Young Artist Award for Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series (shared with Kristen Alderson, Camila Banus, Carmen LoPorto and Austin Williams) | |||||
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Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series |
References
- ↑ "Eddie Alderson Bio". Soap Opera Digest. United States: American Media, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- ↑ "One Life to Live: Eddie Alderson Lands Contract!". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. December 23, 2008. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ↑ "Comings and Goings: Eddie Alderson (Matthew Buchanan)". Comings and Goings. Soap Opera Digest. 34. United States: American Media, Inc. January 6, 2009. p. 19.
- ↑ "Kristen Alderson profile - Soaps.com". Soaps.com. United States: SheKnows Media. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- ↑ "Starr Manning profile - SoapCentral.com". Soapcentral. United States. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- 1 2 "Reservation Road". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- 1 2 "Changeling". Turner Classic Movies. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System (Time Warner). Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Alderson's moving to LA not Prospect Park"
- ↑ Eades, Chris (November 15, 2016). "ONE LIFE TO LIVE Star Eddie Alderson Reveals Cancer Diagnosis". ABC Soaps In Depth. United States. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ↑ "Reservation Road". Universal Studios Home Entertainment. Los Angeles: NBCUniversal. April 8, 2008. ASIN B0010KP360. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ↑ Schwartz, John Burnham (1999). Reservation Road (Paperback ed.). New York City: Vintage Books. ASIN 0375702733. ISBN 978-0375702730.
- ↑ "30th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
- ↑ "The 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. emmyonline.tv. May 9, 2013. Retrieved 2013-05-12.