Andrew Sabiston

Andrew Sabiston (born February 8, 1965) is a multi-award nominated Canadian children's television series developer, story editor, writer and actor with over 1100 episodes to his credit. His mother is artist Carole Sabiston.[1]

Andrew Sabiston
Born (1965-02-08) February 8, 1965
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
NationalityCanadian
OccupationActor, voice actor, writer, series developer, story editor
Years active1981–present
Known forThe voice of Yoshi
Websiteandrewsabiston.com

Early career

An early start as a stage actor in his childhood with the Belfry Theatre,[2] Bastion Theatre[3] and Phoenix Theatre[4] in his native Victoria, BC, led to being cast in Paul Almond's 1983 film Ups and Downs alongside classmate Leslie Hope which was filmed at their high school, St Michaels University School.[5] He soon landed a starring role on the multiple award-winning Disney Channel/CBC television series The Edison Twins which ran for six seasons, was widely syndicated and earned him a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Young Actor in a Cable Family Series.[6] Andrew Sabiston's first writing credit (Story Idea by) was for the Home Sweet Home episode of The Edison Twins, which aired in 1984.

Other film and television roles included starring in Paul Saltzman’s coming-of-age film When We First Met opposite Amy Linker in 1984,[7] guest starring on MacGyver in 1987 (Hell Week; Season 3, Episode 9) alongside John Cameron Mitchell and appearing as a juror in the 1994 thriller Trial by Jury starring Gabriel Byrne, Armand Assante and Joanne Whalley.

Children's television series

Developer

Many of the children's television series in which Andrew Sabiston has been involved are multiple award-nominees and/or winners airing internationally. As of 2019, series that he has created, developed or co-developed include: The Remarkable Mr. King (based on the Mr. King book series by author-illustrator Geneviève Côté, Kiki & Nuna, Super Wings (Seasons 3,4 and 5), Ranger Rob and The Moblees.

Writer

Series with a writing credit include all of the above and Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe, Hatchimals, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That!, Max & Ruby, The Adventures of Napkin Man,  Dot., Trucktown, Justin Time, You & Me by Jason Hopley on CBC,[8] The Travels of the Young Marco Polo, My Big Big Friend, Franklin and Friends, Monster Math Squad, Animal Mechanicals, Pirates: Adventures in Art, Bo on the Go!, Strawberry Shortcake’s Seaberry Beach Party, Turbo Dogs and Lunar Jim.

Voice

Series that Andrew Sabiston has voiced leading characters and guest rolls on include: Corn & Peg, Little Bear, Mike the Knight, Arthur, Bo on the Go!, Little Charmers, Donkey Kong Country, Go Away Unicorn, BeyWheelz, Polka Dot Shorts, The Amazing Spiez, Totally Spies!, Super Why!, Artopia, Toot & Puddle, Roboroach, Knights of the Zodiac, Rescue Heroes, Air Master, Tales From the Cryptkeeper, The Future Is Wild, What It’s Like Being Alone, Care Bears Movie: Journey to Joke-a-Lot, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventures, The Neverending Story, Star Wars: Droids, Super Mario World, Harry and His Bucket Full of Dinosaurs, Babar and the Adventures of Badou, and Wish Kid.

Theatre

For the theatre, Andrew Sabiston is the lyricist and co-book writer with composer Timothy Williams for the musical Napoleon which was first produced in 1994 at The Elgin Theatre in Toronto under the direction of John Wood.[9] It was subsequently produced in 2000 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London under the direction of Francesca Zambello. In 2009, a new version was first presented in concert at Talk Is Free Theatre in Barrie, Ontario[10][11] under the direction of Richard Ouzounian. This marked the beginning of a reimagining of the musical as an intimate, behind-the-scenes political drama with a cast half the size of the original productions and a new book and musical numbers. The new Napoleon debuted at the New York Musical Theatre Festival in July 2015.[12]

In July 2017, a generous new production opened at the Charlotte Theatre in Seoul for a limited three-month run. It featured a cast of 54 including K-pop artists B.A.P's Daehyun and BtoB's Changsub alongside famous musical actors such as Im Tae-kyung, Michael K. Lee, and Han Ji-sang. It was directed by Richard Ouzounian and presented in Korean.[13]

Awards & nominations
Year Award Category Title Contribution Result Source
2020International Emmy AwardBest Animated Preschool SeriesSuper Wings Season 3Co-Developed & ESE’d w/ Hugh DuffyNominated[14]
Writers Guild of Canada AwardBest Preschool Animation WritingThe Remarkable Mr. King - Mr. King’s Quiet Time; Ep.102BWriterNominated[15]
2019Canadian Screen AwardBest Pre-school Program or SeriesRanger RobCo-Developed & ESE’d w/ Carolyn HayNominated[16]
Parents’ Choice AwardTV & StreamingThe Moblees Get MovingCo-Developed & ESE’d w/ Jed MacKayWon[17]
2018Juno AwardChildren’s Album of the YearThe Moblees - Happy Tippy TapLyricsNominated[18]
2017Rockie AwardBest Children’s FictionRanger RobCo-Developed & ESE’d w/ Carolyn HayNominated[19]
Youth Media Alliance Award of ExcellenceBest Program, Animation, Ages 3-5Ranger RobCo-Developed & ESE’d w/ Carolyn HayNominated[20]
2016Shaw Rocket PrizePreschool, Ages 0-5The MobleesCo-Developed & ESE’d w/ Jed MacKayNominated[21]
2015Canadian Screen AwardBest Writing, AnimationJustin Time - The Tower of Justin; Ep.201WriterNominated[22]
Youth Media Alliance Award of ExcellenceBest TV Program, Ages 3-5; EpisodeThe Adventures of Napkin Man - Try Share-A-Tops; Ep.115WriterWon[23]
Youth Media Alliance Award of ExcellenceBest TV Program, Animation, Ages 3-5; EpisodeTrucktown - Super Hero Trucks; Ep.110WriterNominated[23]
Youth Media Alliance Award of ExcellenceBest Program, Ages 3-5The Moblees Get MovingCo-Developed & ESE’d w/ Jed MacKayNominated[23]
International Emmy AwardPreschool ProgramMike The KnightVoice of SquirtWon[24]
1994Dora Mavor Moore AwardOutstanding New Play or MusicalNapoleonBook with Timothy Williams, music by Tim Williams, Lyrics by Andrew SabistonNominated[25]
1989Young Artist AwardBest Young Actor in a Cable Family SeriesThe Edison Twins - 1982Role of Tom EdisonNominated[26]

See also

References
  1. Chamberlain, Adrian. "Victoria pair's Napoleon going to New York". Times Colonist. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  2. "1990-91 Season". Western Canada Theatre. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  3. "Archives". The Daily Colonist. December 28, 1975. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  4. "Theatre production: Peter and the Wolf". UVic Historical Photograph Collection. November 1974. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  5. Reid, Michael D. "Big Picture: Filmmaker Paul Almond was honorary Victorian". Times Colonist. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  6. Slavin, Kyle (April 27, 2015). "SMUS in the News: Andrew Sabiston '82 and Timothy Williams ' 83". Retrieved August 24, 2020.
  7. "When We First Met". WorldCat. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  8. "About the Show YOU & ME". CBC. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  9. Mel Atkey (2006) Broadway North Natural Heritage Books pages 26,221,223,224,248,265 ISBN 1-897045-08-5
  10. "Welcome to Talk Is Free Theatre – Barrie, Ontario". Tift.ca. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  11. "Napoleon, 1994 Canadian Musical, Gets New Concert in Ontario; Adam Brazier Stars". Playbill. Retrieved September 11, 2011.
  12. Chamberlain, Adrian (April 25, 2015). "Victoria pair's Napoleon going to New York". Times Colonist. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  13. Kwon, Mee-yoo (June 28, 2017). "Complex life of Napoleon turned into musical". The Korean Times. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  14. iemmys (March 17, 2020). "8th International Emmy® Kids Awards Program" (PDF). Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  15. "2020 WGC Screenwriting Awards Finalists Announced". Writers Guild of Canada (WGC). March 4, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  16. "2020 All Award Categories". ACADEMY OF CANADIAN CINEMA AND TELEVISION. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  17. "Awards - The Moblees". Parents Choice Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  18. "2018 Winners + Nominees". JUNOS. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  19. "Canadians Head to Rockie Awards with 40 Noms". Playback. May 9, 2017. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  20. "AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2017". Youth Media Alliance. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  21. "Shaw Rocket Prize 2005-2016" (PDF). Shaw Rocket Fund. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  22. "AWARDS Justin Time 2011-16". IMDb. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  23. "2015 YMA Awards of Excellence". Youth Media Alliance.
  24. "WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS". iemmys. February 20, 2015. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  25. "DORA Awards + Nominees". TAPA. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
  26. "Young Artist Awards 1989". FAMOUSFIX. Retrieved November 11, 2020.
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