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Bobby Edner

Bobby Edner leaving the offices of WEZB (B97) radio station in New Orleans, Louisiana following a live appearance with Varsity Fanclub on October 6, 2008
Born Robert Charles Edner
October 5, 1988 (1988-10-05) (age 21)citation needed
Downey, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor, singer, rapper
Years active 1992–present

Robert Charles Edner (born October 5, 1988) is an American actor, singer, and rapper. He is currently a member of the boy band Varsity Fanclub.

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Biography

Bobby Edner was born to Bob and Cindy Edner in Downey, California. His younger sister is actress Ashley Edner.

Edner's first credit was in 1997, as "Chip" in a straight-to-video Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen release. After bit parts on various television shows, he made his first film appearance in 1999's The Muse, in the role of "Boy at Sarah's House". Since then he has made numerous guest appearances on TV shows including Charmed, Judging Amy, 7th Heaven, and Veronica Mars. Edner hasn't had many roles since 2002; his most recent credit was a starring turn as Crystal Bernard's son in Welcome to Paradise, in 2007.

He has also done some voice work, providing additional ADR in films like Agent Cody Banks, Kangaroo Jack, and Monsters, Inc., and was the English-language voice of Final Fantasy XII character Vaan. Edner has also worked in commercials.

Edner is a former member of the Hollywood Knights celebrity basketball team,citation needed and the NBA Entertainment League (NBAE), assigned to the Bulls roster.1 In 2008, he was the youngest player in the league.2

Dancing and music career

Edner's dancing landed him a featured role—dancing like Michael Jackson—in the music video for Alien Ant Farm's cover version of "Smooth Criminal"; he appeared in Jennifer Lopez's "Ain't It Funny", as well.citation needed

Edner duetted with Alexa Vega on the song "Heart Drive" from the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. He was also an original member of the pop group NLT, but quit the band soon after its formation.citation needed He is currently a member of the boy band Varsity Fanclub. He also co-wrote a song with Ryan Cabrera.citation needed

Awards and nominations

Year Nominated work Award Result
1999 Step by Step Youth in Film Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Comedy Series Won (5-way tie)3
2000 Touched by an Angel Young Artist Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Drama Series Nominated4
2001 The Trial of Old Drum Young Artist Award for Best Leading Performance in a TV Movie (Drama) Nominated5
2002 The Day the World Ended Young Artist Award for Best Leading Performance in a TV Movie (Comedy or Drama) Nominated6
2002 Charmed Young Artist Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Drama Series Nominated6
2003 Do Over Young Artist Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Comedy Series Nominated7
2004 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film (group award) Nominated8

Discography

Songs

Soundtracks

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) Song: "Heart Drive" performed with Alexa Vega

Filmography

Movies and TV Movies

TV Series Guest Starring Roles

TV Commercials

Voice

References

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