Charles Darwin, the 19th century scientist who popularised the theory of evolution, is Skandar’s great great great grandfather.
He is distantly related to Anne Boleyn.
He hopes to be a doctor
He auditioned for the role of Simon in Nanny McPhee
During the filming of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Skandar had to eat 35 pieces of turkish delight that were “about the size of his fist.”
Was given a pink thong from his castmates Anna Popplewell and William Moseley as a joke for his 14th birthday present.
His parents initially forbade him from auditioning for The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, but were persuaded by his sister.
His favourite films are “anything that has blood and guts. Saving Private Ryan was heaven.”
While filming The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, he had to get his armour fixed weekly because he grew 6 1/2 inches.
He attends the same school as Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter).
His father is author Randal Keynes.
Can ride a horse.
Plays the cornet (grade 5) and flute (grade 3).
Has a green belt in tae kwon do.
Was banned from eating sugar products on set during the filming of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe due to hyperactive tendencies.
His ideal place to live would be “some really cool place in the Pacific Ocean or the South of France or Spain. Somewhere hot and by a beach. ” *
He is an Athiest.*
Favourite TV Shows are Family Guy and Scrubs*, and his guilty please tv shows are Grey’s Anatomy, Sex and the City and Project Runway.
Favourite music is “Queen, Outkast, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and soundtracks.”*
*= Thanks to ~Rogue~ for this information.
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