Eddie Alderson was making his motion picture debut in Reservation Road, which was only his second professional acting assignment.
The 13-year-old Pennsylvania native has been part of the cast of the daytime drama One Life to Live since 2001. For his portrayal of Matthew Buchanan, Mr. Alderson has received the Fan Club Best Younger Actor Award two years in a row.
Since filming Reservation Road, he has shot a Verizon Fios infomercial in which he plays a principal role.
He attended a performing arts school, and loves to play sports; he is a Yankees fan.
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