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Erin Sanders’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

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Olivia House

Published Feb 23, 2026

IntroActress
A.K.A.Erin Zariah Sanders
IsActor 
Television actor 
FromUnited States of America 
TypeFilm, TV, Stage & Radio 
Genderfemale
Birth19 January 1991, Santa Monica
Age:29 years
ResidenceSanta Monica

Erin 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.

Life and career

Erin Sanders was born in Santa Monica, California. 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. Shortly thereafter, the creator of the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush approached Sanders for the role of Camille; he was a longtime fan of hers and wrote the role with her in mind. So she returned to Nickelodeon, while continuing her work in adult drama.

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.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Model MinorityJosie
TBALimelightMichelle GleasonPost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002Apple Valley KnightsMolly KnightUnsold TV pilot
2002American 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 role
2008Young and the Restless, TheThe Young and the RestlessEden BaldwinRegular role
2009WeedsDanielle / PinkyEpisodes: “Where the Sidewalk Ends”, “Suck ‘n’ Spit”
2009Mad MenSandyEpisode: “Seven Twenty Three”
2009CastleRosie FreemanEpisode: “Vampire Weekend”
2009–2013Big Time RushCamille RobertsRecurring role
2010Untitled David Litt ProjectJoanie HermanUnsold TV pilot
2010Mentalist, TheThe MentalistIsabel SebergEpisode: “Code Red”
2011CSI: MiamiMegan WellsEpisode: “Stoned Cold”
2012SketchyBatgirlEpisode: “Gotham Rock Anthem”
2012Fresh Beat Band, TheThe Fresh Beat BandPrincessEpisode: “Royal Wedding”
2012–2013Pair of KingsNannieEpisodes: “The Oogli Stick”, “Crazy Christy”
2014Melissa & JoeyChrisEpisodes: “Catch & Release”, “More Than Roommates”, “Maybe I’m Amazed”
2014Guilty at 17Traci ScottTelevision film

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2003Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young ActressNever NeverNominated
2004Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young ActressCarnivàleNominated
2006Young Artist AwardBest 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 101Won
2007Young Artist AwardBest 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.
Zoey 101Won
2008Young Artist AwardBest Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series
Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice.
Zoey 101Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young ActressZoey 101Won
2009Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young ActressZoey 101Nominated
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young ActressThe Young and the RestlessWon
2010Young Artist AwardGuest Starring Young ActressMad MenNominated
2011Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 16–21The MentalistNominated
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21Big Time RushWon
2012Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21CSI: MiamiNominated
Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21Big Time RushWon
2013Young Artist AwardBest Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21Pair of KingsNominated