{{Short description|English actor (born 2002)}} {{Use British English|date=August 2023}} {{Use dmy dates|date=August 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = Kizzy Edgell | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2002|08|15|df=yes}} | birth_place = <!-- Do not add birth place without providing a reliable source --> | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2022–present }}
'''Kizzy Edgell''' (born 15 August 2002) is an English actor. He{{efn|Edgell uses ''he/him'' and ''they/them'' pronouns. This article uses ''he/him'' for consistency.}} 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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.orleanspark.richmond.sch.uk/filedownload/530F6B90-A17B-2C1C-7C105154CF717094.pdf/year-13-start-of-year-letter-from-ms-dow1.pdf|title=Independent and State Schools' Partnership|website=Orleans Park School|accessdate=27 April 2021|archive-date=30 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210430154751/http://www.orleanspark.richmond.sch.uk/filedownload/530F6B90-A17B-2C1C-7C105154CF717094.pdf/year-13-start-of-year-letter-from-ms-dow1.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> and studied psychology before going into acting.<ref name="Yahoo!">{{Cite web |last=Valente |first=Danielle |date=8 August 2023 |title=Who is Kizzy Edgell from ''Heartstopper''? |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/kizzy-edgell-heartstopper-003748556.html |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Yahoo! Life}}</ref>
==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.<ref name="radio">{{Cite web |last=Craig |first=David |date=10 August 2023 |title=Meet the cast of ''Heartstopper'', Netflix's LGBTQ+ teen drama |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/heartstopper-cast-netflix |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Radio Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hans |first=Simran |date=4 August 2023 |title=L.G.B.T.Q. Teens on ''Heartstopper'': 'I'm Fine With It Not Being Perfect' |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/04/arts/television/heartstopper-teens.html |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> His character is the romantic interest of Corinna Brown's character Tara Jones.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Damshenas |first=Sam |date=14 April 2022 |title=The cast of Netflix's ''Heartstopper'' covers GAY TIMES: 'It shows the beauty of queer love' |url=https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/originals/the-cast-of-netflixs-heartstopper-covers-gay-times-it-shows-the-beauty-of-queer-love |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Gay Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Alastair |date=12 August 2023 |title=''Heartstopper''{{'s}} Kizzy Edgell and Corinna Brown on their emotional S2 finale scene |url=https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/heartstopper-kizzy-edgell-and-corinna-brown-443456 |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Attitude}}</ref> The first season premiered in 2022.<ref name="scoop">{{Cite web |last=Shrestha |first=Binesh |date=25 July 2023 |title=Kizzy Edgell Spoke about Being a Transgender |url=https://starsscoop.com/kizzy-edgell-transgender |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Stars Scoop}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dodson |first=P. Claire |date=22 April 2022 |title=Meet the Charming Cast of Netflix's ''Heartstopper'' |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/netflix-heartstopper-cast-meet-the-characters-who-plays-charlie-nick-and-more |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Teen Vogue}}</ref> Edgell was featured, with other leading cast members of ''Heartstopper'', on the cover of ''Attitude''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=James |first=Alastair |date=10 August 2023 |title=''Heartstopper'' S2's cast on the importance of providing LGBTQ representation |url=https://www.attitude.co.uk/culture/heartstopper-cast-on-the-value-of-the-show-442623 |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Attitude}}</ref>
==Personal life== Edgell formerly identified as non-binary and used exclusively ''they/them'' pronouns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schifano |first=Izzy |date=6 May 2022 |title=This is what all the ''Heartstopper'' cast are actually like in real life |url=https://thetab.com/uk/2022/05/06/heartstopper-cast-real-life-joe-locke-yasmin-finney-kit-connor-william-gao-corinna-brown-kizzy-edgell-250041 |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=The Tab}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crosbie |first=Eve |date=22 April 2022 |title=The cast of ''Heartstopper'' on how they created Netflix's most joyous show |url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220422138523/heartstopper-netflix-exclusive-cast-interview |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Hello!}}</ref> In 2023, he came out as transmasculine and queer, and uses ''he/him,'' ''they/them'' and he/they pronouns.<ref name="Glamour">{{Cite web |last=Ross |first=Charley |date=2 August 2023 |title=''Heartstopper''{{'s}} Kizzy Edgell talks season two, social media and the show's impact |url=https://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/article/kizzy-edgell-heartstopper-season-two-interview |access-date=13 August 2023 |website=Glamour}}</ref>
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" |- ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col" | Title ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes |- | scope="row" | 2022–2026 | ''Heartstopper''<br>''Heartstopper Forever'' | Darcy Olsson | Main role |- | scope="row" | 2023 | ''Tudum: A Netflix Global Fan Event'' | Himself | |} ==Notes== {{Notelist}}
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