Jamie Flatters (born 7 July 2000) is an English actor, filmmaker and singer. He began his career as a child actor on stage and in the CBBC sitcom So Awkward (2015–2016). His films include The Forgotten Battle (2020), Avatar: The Way of Water, The School for Good and Evil (both 2022), and Black Dog (2023).
Early life Flatters was born in the London Borough of Lambeth to parents Paul Flatters and Anna Grey and grew up in Clapham. He has two brothers, George and Matthew. He attended Lambeth Academy.
Career Flatters was in an alternating role, as Edgar, in the original Tricycle Theatre cast of the 2013 play Bracken Moor. Flatters made his television debut in 2015 as Matt Furnish in the CBBC sitcom So Awkward, a role he played for the first two series. In 2017, Flatters began starring as Luke Earlham, the son of Andrew Earlham in the ITV thriller Liar. Flatters featured in both series of Liar.
Flatters made his feature film debut as English Allied pilot William Sinclair in the multilingual World War II film The Forgotten Battle alongside Gijs Blom and Susan Radder. It is the second most expensive Dutch film production of all time and had an international release on Netflix in 2021. That same year, Flatters appeared in the Channel 4 miniseries Close to Me.
In 2022, Flatters played Tedros in the Netflix film adaptation of The School for Good and Evil and Neteyam, Jake and Neytiri's eldest son, in James Cameron's Avatar: The Way of Water, the latter of which Flatters auditioned for when he was sixteen. He co-wrote the script for George Jaques' feature film Black Dog, in which Flatters also starred in. The premiere of the film took place at the BFI London Film Festival on 14 October 2023, where it was selected for the competition program of First Feature Competition and nominated the Sutherland Award.
In May 2024, Flatters joined the cast of PBS Masterpiece new adaptation of The Forsyte Saga as Philip Bosinney. Flatters’ film Black Dog competed at the 2024 Riviera International Film Festival, where he won the Baia Del Silenzio Award for Best Actor and the film won the Baia del Silenzio Redelfi Award. In October 2024, Flatters joined the cast of Benacus Entertainment’s horror 'Your Host' as Harry. On 27 November 2024, Flatters directorial debut feature film 'SHOULDERS' had its world premiere at the Clapham International Film Festival.
On 22 August 2025, Flatters's film Your Host had its premiere at FrightFest London. He attended an exclusive screening for The Forsyte Saga in Soho Hotel London on 2th September 2025. He appeared as Neteyam via a cameo in the 2025 sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash.
Personal life Flatters has advocated for lowering the UK voting age to 16, and became a member of the Almeida Theatre's Young Leaders programme. Flatters is an eloquent speaker and previously won Jack Petchey's "Speak Out" challenge Lambeth Regional Final and he came runner-up at the Grand Final in 2015.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2019 Silence Short filmSoak 2020 The Forgotten Battle William Sinclair Kernel Short filmSnow CrashTower of Babel2021TuesdayRobbieBaby2022Attrition The School for Good and Evil Tedros Netflix film Avatar: The Way of Water Neteyam2023What is Shelf-Love?HimselfShort filmThunderowlShort filmBlack DogNathanAlso co-writer and producer2024THAT NIGHTHarryShort filmO (So Say the Circle is Round)O2025Your HostJames Avatar: Fire and Ash Neteyam Cameo2026FindMyMiloShort filmTBAThe White HartJamesShort filmTBAOf FourShort film
As filmmaker + Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes 2017 Men Short film 2018 Good Trouble: What if the Suit Chokes? 2019Soak 2020 Kernel 2022These Spinning Straight Lines2023All Things ConnectedShort documentaryWhat Looking Gave UsThe Luxury Of SittingShort filmI don't believe you're hurtingGolden Syrup Cake Brick Work Black Dog When You're MoodyShort film2024SHOULDERSDebut feature film2025what looms.short documentary
Television Year Title Role Notes 2015–2016 So Awkward Matt Furnish Main role; 26 episodes 2016 Flat TV Kieran Episode: "Nemesis" 2017–2020 Liar Luke Earlham Main role; 10 episodes 2021 Close to Me Owen Miniseries; 4 episodes2025–presentThe ForsytesPhilip BosinneyMain role; 12 episodes
Music videos YearTrackArtistNotes2014DefinedRonan ParkeReleased on 5 January 20142023FADECallinsick Released on 13 September 20232024LEARNING 037sandy crow (himself)Released on 11 March 2024Ur Best DayRegret itReleased on 24 April 2024Waiting for life (acoustic version)Released on 9 May 2024Handgun WisdomReleased on 22 May 2024Godard The DirectorReleased on 3 July 2024PlanoReleased on 22 August 20242025Mud of EmotionReleased on 7 March 2025Big ScareReleased on 6 May 2025BARTReleased on 30 May 2025DetergentReleased on 27 June 2025PinchReleased on 19 September 20252026Fresh DirtReleased on 2 May 2026Denny's lyric videoReleased on 3 June 2026Apartment BuildingReleased on 7 June 2026Adrenaline KingdomReleased on 11 June 2026Denny's (Official video)Released on 14 June 2026JITTER!Released on 16 June 2026
Stage Year Title Role NotesType 2013 Bracken Moor Edgar (alternating) Tricycle Theatre, Londonplay2017DilateCharlieTestbed1, LondonTarantiseismicone of the 39 dancerspremiered Sadler's Wells, London and played seven other location on tourdance performance
Discography Flatters’ stage name is Sandy Crow.
His debut single, Learning 037 was released on 6 March 2024. Flatters released his second single, Regret it on 24 April 2024. And his third single, Handgun wisdom on 22 May 2024. His fourth single, Godard the Director, was released on 3 July 2024. (short version) His fifth single, Plano, was released on 22 August 2024. His sixth single, Mud of Emotion, was released on 7 March 2025. His seventh single, Big Scare, was released on 2 May 2025. His eighth single, BART, was released on 30 May 2025. His ninth single, Detergent, was released on 27 June 2025. His tenth single, Pinch, was released on 19 September 2025. His tenth single, Fresh Dirt, was released on May 1, 2026.
Sandy Crow's debut album released on June 3rd, 2026.
Singles YearSingle titleTrackNotes2024LEARNING 037Learning 037Debut single, Released on 6 March 2024Ur Best DayRegret itRegret itReleased on 24 April 2024Handgun wisdomHandgun wisdomReleased on 22 May 2024Godard The DirectorGodard The DirectorReleased on 3 July 2024PlanoPlanoReleased on 22 August 20242025Mud of EmotionMud of EmotionReleased on 7 March 2025Big ScareBig ScareReleased on 2 May 2025BARTBARTReleased on 30 May 2025DetergentDetergentReleased on 27 June 2025PinchPinchReleased on 19 September 20252026Fresh DirtFresh DirtReleased on 1 May 2026
Studio albums YearAlbum titleTracksNotes2026It hurts fantasticApartment BuildingDebut album, Released on 3 June 2026one second moreFresh DirtmamaAdrenaline KingdomJITTER!liquid shotDenny'sAnywhere But HereNO GOOD MAN
Other releases YearTrackNotes2020LOST IN ACTIONft. LEO & sandy crow2023Where this goesDemoThe Deepest EndI SAW YOU SAY ITSculpting in timeBONNEVILLEWAITING FOR LIFE2024Plastic Red SpadeIn Between Talkinglive acoustic version2025BoobytrapBlood rainbowdid Iproduced by courosbreathe into thisDemothe full shit showFull concert videobaby photos
Concerts +YearDatePlaceNote202425 JulyThe Waiting Room, London, UKFirst concert16 DecemberFolklore Hoxton, London, UKSecond concert19 DecemberNothing Hill Arts Club, London, UKPart of "Shades of Blue" event202513 MayWindmill Brixton, London, UKBansintown16 MayThe Grate Escape Festival, Brighton, UKRevenge Club
Awards and nominations +YearEventAwardCategoryNotesNominated workResultRef.2024Riviera International Film FestivalBaia Del Silenzio AwardBest ActorBlack DogBaia Del Silenzio Redelfi AwardBest Filmshared with: George Jaques, Ken Petrie, Ian Sharp Glasgow Film FestivalBest FilmBest filmBahamas International Film FestivalWorld CinemaBest Feature FilmBlack DogBest ActorBlack DogCornwall Film FestivalSub-AwardsBest Ensemble PerformanceShared with: Ebenezer Gyau, Naomi WakszlakThat Night
Interviews +YearDateTitleMagazine Ref.Note2022November 24‘Avatar 2’ star Jamie Flatters on swapping Clapham for PandoraTimeOut LondonAbout his role in avatar: The Way Of WaterDecember 8Jamie Flatters on Playing Neteyam in Avatar: The Way of WaterD23About his role in the Avatar: The Way Of WaterDecember 17THE ACTOR AS AN ARTISTBehind The BlindsAbout his career2023October 16Conversations - Jamie Flatters and George JaquesBoys By GirlsAbout Black Dog movie2024March 15SANDY CROWWonderland.About his music persona sandy crowNovember 15Jamie Flatters on his woozy and wonderful directorial debutSquare MileAbout his directorial debut2025March 18Jamie Flatters is doing everything, everywhere, all at onceSquare MileAbout his debut feature film and his music persona2026June 18Avatar Star, Musician: Sandy Crow Does It All – And It Hurts FantasticThe Cold MagazineAbout his debut album
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Jamie Flatters at Curtis Brown