Kizzy Edgell

Kizzy Edgell (born 15 August 2002) is an English actor. He[lower-alpha 1] is best known for his role as Darcy Olsson in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper (2022–present).

Kizzy Edgell
Born (2002-08-15) 15 August 2002
NationalityEnglish
OccupationActor
Years active2022–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 identified as non-binary and used exclusively they/them pronouns.[10][11] In 2023, he came out as trans masculine and queer, and uses both he/him and they/them pronouns.[12]

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

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

References
  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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