Bobby Edner

Robert Charles Edner is an American actor, singer, and dancer. He was a member of the boy band called Varsity Fan Club.

Bobby Edner
Edner leaving B97 in New Orleans, Louisiana, following a live appearance with Varsity Fanclub on October 6, 2008
Born
Robert Charles Edner

Downey, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, singer, dancer, rapper
Years active1995–present
RelativesKevin Tancharoen (brother-in-law)[1][2]

Early life

Edner was born in Downey, California to Cindy (née Halverson) and Robert Edner. He is the older brother of Ashley Edner (b. 1990), who is also an actress.[3]

Career

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". His role in the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over earned him the nickname "Spy Kid" from fellow Varsity Fanclub members. Edner has also made numerous guest appearances on television shows, including Charmed, Judging Amy, 7th Heaven, and Veronica Mars. Edner's acting work has been sporadic since the early 2000s, with gaps of several years between acting credits; his most recent role was in the 2015 film Dutch Hollow.

He has also done some voice work, providing additional ADR in films, including 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 and is the brother of Ashley Edner. Edner is a former member of the Hollywood Knights celebrity basketball team, and the NBA Entertainment League (NBAE).

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.

Edner dueted with Alexa PenaVega on the song "Heart Drive" from the film Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over. He also co-wrote the song "Alone" with Ryan Cabrera.

From 2008 to 2011, Edner was a member of the boy band Varsity Fan Club, whose members have included David Lei Brandt, Drew Ryan Scott, Jayk Purdy, TC Carter and Thomas Fiss. On April 30, 2011, and May 1, 2011, Edner posted a series of public messages on his Twitter profile publicly discussing conflicts with the band's new (and as yet unsigned manager), Philipp Hallenberger. Edner claimed that he was not informed of an April 2011 Varsity Fanclub photo shoot and that he was being "forced out" of the band by Hallenberger. Edner posted on April 30, 2011: "Trust me, this is not my decision and I will be fighting this. I want nothing more than to be in this group and have no intention to quit."[4]

Later years

In 2013, Edner became a personal fitness trainer for PUSH Private Fitness.[5]

Awards and nominations
Year Nominee / 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)[6]
2000 Touched by an Angel Young Artist Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Drama Series Nominated[7]
2001 The Trial of Old Drum Young Artist Award for Best Leading Performance in a television film (Drama) Nominated[8]
2002 The Day the World Ended Young Artist Award for Best Leading Performance in a television film (Comedy or Drama) Nominated[9]
2002 Charmed Young Artist Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Drama Series Nominated[9]
2003 Do Over Young Artist Award for Best Guest Starring Performance in a TV Comedy Series Nominated[10]
2004 Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film (group award) Nominated[11]

Discography

Soundtracks

Filmography

Film and television work
  • Sing Along Songs: Pongo & Perdita (1996) as Himself
  • Late Last Night (1999) as The Stranger Danger Kid
  • The Muse (1999) as Boy at Sarah's House
  • The Trial of Old Drum (2000) as Charlie Burden Jr.
  • The Seventh Sense (2001) as Kyle
  • The Penny Promise (2001) as Dustin Farnsworthy
  • The Day the World Ended (2001) as Ben Miller/McCann
  • Haunted Lighthouse (2003) as Edgar
  • Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over (2003) as Francis
  • Welcome to Paradise (2006) as Hayden Laramie

Television series guest-starring roles

Television commercials

Voice work

References
  1. "This weekend I got to marry my best friend. I'm so excited that I get to call you my wife and I'm so lucky to be your husband! I'll spend my life making sure your heart is protected and loved everyday. Happy Valentines Day to my forever person!!". instagram.com.
  2. "One month from today… 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #myhusbandtobe💍 #2.12.22 #onceuponatanch". instagram.com.
  3. "Happy National Sibs Day to my favorite (and only) bro!!! Best buds growing up, and still now more than ever! Love you big bro!! #nationalsiblingday". instagram.com.
  4. @bobbyedner. "Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  5. "Who We Are". PUSH Private Fitness.
  6. "20th Annual Awards". Youngartistawards.org. March 6, 1999. Archived from the original on April 3, 2011. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  7. "21st Annual Awards". Youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on July 19, 2012. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  8. "22nd Annual Awards". Youngartistawards.org. Archived from the original on March 10, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  9. "23rd Annual Young Artist Awards". Youngartistawards.org. April 7, 2002. Archived from the original on June 26, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  10. "24th Annual Young Artist Awards Nominations". Youngartistawards.org. March 29, 2003. Archived from the original on December 4, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  11. "25th Annual Young Artist Awards - Winners and Nominations". Youngartistawards.org. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
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