Kizzy Edgell | |
|---|---|
| Born | (2002-08-15) 15 August 2002 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Kizzy Edgell (born 15 August 2002) is an English actor. He[a] is best known for his role as Darcy Olsson in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022–present).
Early life
[edit source]Edgell was born on 15 August 2002 and is from Wandsworth, South London. He attended Orleans Park School[1] and studied psychology before going into acting.[2]
Career
[edit source]Edgell made his television debut starring as Darcy Olsson, a lesbian character who later comes out as non-binary, in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper, an adaptation of the comic by Alice Oseman.[4] His character is the romantic interest of Corinna Brown's character Tara Jones.[5][6] The first season premiered in 2022.[7][8] Edgell was featured, with other leading cast members of Heartstopper, on the cover of Attitude.[9]
Personal life
[edit source]Edgell formerly identified as non-binary and used exclusively they/them pronouns.[10][11] In 2023, he came out as transmasculine and queer, and uses he/him, they/them and he/they pronouns.[12]
Filmography
[edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2026 | Heartstopper Heartstopper Forever |
Darcy Olsson | Main role |
| 2023 | Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event | Himself |
Notes
[edit source]References
[edit source]- ↑ "Independent and State Schools' Partnership" (PDF). Orleans Park School. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
- ↑ Valente, Danielle (8 August 2023). "Who is Kizzy Edgell from Heartstopper?". Yahoo! Life. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Hans, Simran (4 August 2023). "L.G.B.T.Q. Teens on Heartstopper: 'I'm Fine With It Not Being Perfect'". The New York Times. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Damshenas, Sam (14 April 2022). "The cast of Netflix's Heartstopper covers GAY TIMES: 'It shows the beauty of queer love'". Gay Times. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ James, Alastair (12 August 2023). "Heartstopper's Kizzy Edgell and Corinna Brown on their emotional S2 finale scene". Attitude. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Shrestha, Binesh (25 July 2023). "Kizzy Edgell Spoke about Being a Transgender". Stars Scoop. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Dodson, P. Claire (22 April 2022). "Meet the Charming Cast of Netflix's Heartstopper". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ James, Alastair (10 August 2023). "Heartstopper S2's cast on the importance of providing LGBTQ representation". Attitude. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Schifano, Izzy (6 May 2022). "This is what all the Heartstopper cast are actually like in real life". The Tab. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Crosbie, Eve (22 April 2022). "The cast of Heartstopper on how they created Netflix's most joyous show". Hello!. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
- ↑ Ross, Charley (2 August 2023). "Heartstopper's Kizzy Edgell talks season two, social media and the show's impact". Glamour. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
External links
[edit source]- Kizzy Edgell at IMDb
- 2002 births
- 21st-century English LGBTQ people
- Male actors from London
- English non-binary actors
- English transgender actors
- English male television actors
- English transgender men
- English queer people
- Living people
- British queer actors
- People educated at Orleans Park School
- Actors from the London Borough of Wandsworth
- Transgender male actors
- Transgender non-binary people
- People from Wandsworth