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Kizzy Edgell

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Kizzy Edgell
Born (2002-08-15) 15 August 2002 (age 22)
NationalityEnglish
OccupationActor
Years active2022–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

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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

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Edgell made his television debut starring as Darcy Olsson, a lesbian character, in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper, an adaptation of the comic by Alice Oseman.[3][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

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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 both he/him and they/them pronouns.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2022–present Heartstopper Darcy Olsson Main role
2023 Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event Himself

Notes

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  1. ^ Edgell uses he/him and they/them pronouns. This article uses he/him pronouns for consistency.

References

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  1. ^ "Independent and State Schools' Partnership" (PDF). Orleans Park School. Retrieved 27 April 2021.
  2. ^ Valente, Danielle (8 August 2023). "Who is Kizzy Edgell from Heartstopper?". Yahoo! Life. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  3. ^ Craig, David (10 August 2023). "Meet the cast of Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQ+ teen drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ James, Alastair (12 August 2023). "Heartstopper's Kizzy Edgell and Corinna Brown on their emotional S2 finale scene". Attitude. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  7. ^ Shrestha, Binesh (25 July 2023). "Kizzy Edgell Spoke about Being a Transgender". Stars Scoop. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  8. ^ Dodson, P. Claire (22 April 2022). "Meet the Charming Cast of Netflix's Heartstopper". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  9. ^ James, Alastair (10 August 2023). "Heartstopper S2's cast on the importance of providing LGBTQ representation". Attitude. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  10. ^ Schifano, Izzy (6 May 2022). "This is what all the Heartstopper cast are actually like in real life". The Tab. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  11. ^ Crosbie, Eve (22 April 2022). "The cast of Heartstopper on how they created Netflix's most joyous show". Hello!. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  12. ^ Ross, Charley (2 August 2023). "Heartstopper's Kizzy Edgell talks season two, social media and the show's impact". Glamour. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
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