Sonny Kendall
English actor
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Sonny Kendall (born 13 January 2010) is a British actor, known for his role as Tommy Moon in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Since taking over the role in 2021, he has been nominated for Best Young Performer at the 2022 British Soap Awards.
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| Born | 13 January 2010[1][2][a] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Television | EastEnders |
Life and career
In 2021, Kendall was cast in the BBC soap opera EastEnders.[3] He was cast in the role of Tommy Moon, taking over from previous actor Shay Crotty.[4] Since his introduction, Kendall's character has been involved in storylines including bullying,[5] knife crime[6] and parent abuse.[7][8] For his portrayal of Tommy, Kendall has received award nominations including Best Young Performer at the 2022 British Soap Awards and Rising Star at the 27th National Television Awards.[9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–present | EastEnders | Tommy Moon | Regular role |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performer | Tommy Moon (EastEnders) |
Nominated | [11] |
| National Television Awards | Rising Star | Nominated | [12] | ||
| Inside Soap Awards | Best Young Performer | Nominated | [13] | ||
| TVTimes Awards | Favourite Young Performer | Third | [14] | ||
| 2025 | British Soap Awards | Best Young Performer | Nominated | [15] | |
| TVTimes Awards | Favourite Young Actor | Pending | [16] |
Notes
- Sonny and Ellie Dadd confirm his age as 15 in theTikTok comments section.