Kizzy Edgell Explained

Kizzy Edgell
Birth Date:15 August 2002
Nationality:English
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2022–present

Kizzy Edgell (born 15 August 2002) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Darcy Olsson in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022–present).

Early life

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

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

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

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022–presentHeartstopperDarcy OlssonMain role
2023Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan EventHimself

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Independent and State Schools' Partnership. Orleans Park School. 27 April 2021.
  2. Web site: Valente . Danielle . 8 August 2023 . Who is Kizzy Edgell from Heartstopper? . 13 August 2023 . Yahoo! Life.
  3. Web site: Craig . David . 10 August 2023 . Meet the cast of Heartstopper, Netflix's LGBTQ+ teen drama . 13 August 2023 . Radio Times.
  4. Web site: Hans . Simran . 4 August 2023 . L.G.B.T.Q. Teens on Heartstopper: 'I'm Fine With It Not Being Perfect' . 13 August 2023 . The New York Times.
  5. Web site: Damshenas . Sam . 14 April 2022 . The cast of Netflix's Heartstopper covers GAY TIMES: 'It shows the beauty of queer love' . 13 August 2023 . Gay Times.
  6. Web site: James . Alastair . 12 August 2023 . Heartstopper Kizzy Edgell and Corinna Brown on their emotional S2 finale scene . 13 August 2023 . Attitude.
  7. Web site: Shrestha . Binesh . 25 July 2023 . Kizzy Edgell Spoke about Being a Transgender . 13 August 2023 . Stars Scoop.
  8. Web site: Dodson . P. Claire . 22 April 2022 . Meet the Charming Cast of Netflix's Heartstopper . 13 August 2023 . Teen Vogue.
  9. Web site: James . Alastair . 10 August 2023 . Heartstopper S2's cast on the importance of providing LGBTQ representation . 13 August 2023 . Attitude.
  10. Web site: Schifano . Izzy . 6 May 2022 . This is what all the Heartstopper cast are actually like in real life . 13 August 2023 . The Tab.
  11. Web site: Crosbie . Eve . 22 April 2022 . The cast of Heartstopper on how they created Netflix's most joyous show . 13 August 2023 . Hello!.
  12. Web site: Ross . Charley . 2 August 2023 . Heartstopper Kizzy Edgell talks season two, social media and the show's impact . 13 August 2023 . Glamour.