Erin Zariah Sanders (born January 19, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Quinn Pensky on Zoey 101, Camille Roberts on Big Time Rush, and for portraying Eden Baldwin on The Young and the Restless in 2008. She appeared as Chris on ABC Family's Melissa and Joey and starred in the film Guilty at 17, which premiered on Lifetime.
Early life Sanders was born Erin Zariah Sanders on January 19, 1991 in Santa Monica, California.
Career At the age of 13, she began her starring role as Quinn Pensky on the Nickelodeon television series Zoey 101. Through all four seasons, Sanders played the resident science genius at Pacific Coast Academy and roommate of Zoey (portrayed by Jamie Lynn Spears). Following Zoey 101, Sanders worked for several months on CBS's The Young and the Restless playing Eden Baldwin, the daughter of Michael Grossman.
In 2014, Sanders played the role of Chris on the third season of the ABC Family comedy Melissa and Joey. She has had guest-starring roles on many other television series, including Mad Men, Weeds, Castle, The Mentalist, and CSI: Miami. Sanders has also had roles in several independent films, and played the lead role of Traci in Guilty at 17 which premiered on Lifetime in 2014.
In 2020, she appeared in an episode of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That in a sketch with many of her Zoey 101 co-stars. On January 12, 2023, Jamie Lynn Spears announced that production had begun on a sequel film, entitled Zoey 102, set to premiere in 2023 on Paramount+, with original series cast members Spears, Sanders, Sean Flynn, Christopher Massey, and Matthew Underwood reprising their roles from Zoey 101. The film was released on July 27, 2023 on Paramount+.
She also works as a yoga and meditation instructor, and leads classes over Zoom.
Personal life Sanders has stated that she is Jewish. She is bisexual. In 2023, she was dating music producer Adam Johan, according to People magazine. On October 10, 2024, Sanders revealed that she and Johan had married on September 17, 2024.
Filmography + Erin Sanders' television and film roles Year Title Role Notes2002Apple Valley KnightsMolly KnightUnsold TV pilot2002American DreamsJenny McMullenEpisode: "Pryor Knowledge"2003Judging AmyJanice WitherspoonEpisode: "The Wrong Man"2003CarnivàleIrinaEpisodes: "The River", "The Day That Was the Day"2003Strong MedicinePaige JacksonEpisode: "Prescriptions"20058 Simple RulesRileyEpisode: "Closure"2005–2008Zoey 101Quinn PenskyMain role2008Eden BaldwinRegular role2009WeedsDanielle / PinkyEpisodes: "Where the Sidewalk Ends", "Suck 'n' Spit"2009Mad MenSandyEpisode: "Seven Twenty Three"2009CastleRosie FreemanEpisode: "Vampire Weekend"2009–2013Big Time RushCamille RobertsRecurring role2010Isabel SebergEpisode: "Code Red"2011CSI: MiamiMegan WellsEpisode: "Stoned Cold"2012SketchyBatgirlEpisode: "Gotham Rock Anthem"2012PrincessEpisode: "Royal Wedding"2012Pair of KingsNannieEpisodes: "The Oogli Stick"2012Model MinorityJosieFilm2014Melissa & JoeyChrisEpisodes: "Catch & Release", "More Than Roommates", "Maybe I'm Amazed"2014Guilty at 17Traci ScottTelevision film2017LimelightMichelle GleasonFilm2020All ThatHerselfSeason 11 episode2020The CallTonyaFilm2023Zoey 102Quinn PenskyFilm
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2003 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress Never Never 2004 Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress Carnivàle 2006 Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Alexa Nikolas, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Kristin Herrera, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice. Zoey 101 2007 Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Alexa Nikolas, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice. 2008 Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice. Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 2009 Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress The Young and the Restless 2010 Guest Starring Young Actress Mad Men 2011 Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 16–21 The Mentalist Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21 Big Time Rush 2012 Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21 CSI: Miami Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21 Big Time Rush 2013 Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21 Pair of Kings
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