Tyler Sanders

About

Emmy-award-nominated actor who rose to fame as a child actor, appearing in Fear the Walking Dead. He also gave an Emmy-nominated performance in Just Add Magic: Mystery City. Before his death, he appeared in an episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star and a 2022 film entitled The Price We Pay, which was dedicated to his memory. 

Before Fame

He began his acting career at the age of 10. He made his television debut on Fear the Walking Dead, playing the younger version of Jake Otto. 

Trivia

For his performance in the 2019 action film The Reliant, he won a Best Actor (Teen) Award at the 2020 Christian Film Festival - Menchville Baptist Church. He also earned an Outstanding Principal Performance in a Children's Program nomination from the 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Leo in Just Add Magic: Mystery City. 

Family Life

He was the son of David and Ginger Sanders. His older brother is named Dylan. 

Associated With

He appeared on Fear the Walking Dead, opposite Sam Underwood and Daniel Sharman.