Kit Connor Biography
Kit Connor is a skilled English actor. He rose to fame by portraying Nick Nelson, a high school student, in the ongoing Netflix teen series Heartstopper. His performance in this role earned him the inaugural Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance. Connor also showcased his acting skills in films such as Get Santa, Rocketman, and Little Joe. In addition to his work in the film industry, he had a recurring role in the series Rocket’s Island and lent his voice to a character in the series His Dark Materials.
Kit Connor Age| Birthday
How old is Connor?He is 19 years oldas of 2024. He was born on March 8, 2004, in the South London Borough of Croydon.
Kit Connor Education
Connor went to Hayes Primary School in Kenley. Later on, he enrolled at Whitgift School in South Croydon where he completed his A Levels in drama, English literature, and history.
Kit Connor Height|Weight
He stands on an average height of 5 feet 7 inches and weighs around 70 kg.
Kit Connor Family
Connor was born in the South London Borough of Croydon. However, he has not revealed information regarding his family members. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Kit Connor Wife|Married
Connor revealed his bisexuality through a post on Twitter. In his statement, he said that fans were pressuring him to disclose his sexual orientation at the age of 18 and pointed out that this went against the intended message of the “Heartstopper” TV series. His fans supported him and condemned the way he was being treated by certain individuals.
Kit Connor Children| kids
Connor likes to keep his personal life private, hence he has not disclosed information about whether he has children or not. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Kit Connor Career
Connor made his debut on screen at age eight by making minor appearances in shows like Chickens on Sky One, the TV film An Adventure in Space and Time, and the soap opera Casualty. In 2014, he took on the role of Tom Anderson in the holiday comedy Get Santa and played Archie Beckles in the CBBC series Rocket’s Island. His acting career continued with recurring roles in miniseries like War & Peace, where he portrayed young Petya Rostov, and SS-GB, where he played Bob Sheehan.
Connor ventured into stage acting with his debut in Welcome Home, Captain Fox! at Donmar Warehouse. He also secured roles in various films, including The Mercy, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Slaughterhouse Rulez, and the BBC One television film Grandpa’s Great Escape. He starred as Alexander in the Old Vic Theatre production of Fanny & Alexander. In 2019, Connor showcased his versatility by portraying a teenaged Elton John in the musical film Rocketman and taking on the role of Joe Woodard in the drama Little Joe.
He expanded his career by voicing the character Pantalaimon in the BBC One and HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials. The announcement came in April 2021 that Connor would star alongside Joe Locke in the Netflix series Heartstopper, an adaptation of Alice Oseman’s webcomic and graphic novel. Interestingly, he initially auditioned for the role of Charlie but was ultimately cast as the other lead, Nick Nelson. Looking ahead, Connor is set to feature in the film adaptation of the novel A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow by Laura Taylor Namey. In March 2023, it was revealed that he would lead the cast in the upcoming mystery-horror film One of Us.
Films and Television Shows
Films
- Get Santa
- Mr. Holmes
- The Mercy
- The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
- Ready Player One
- Slaughterhouse Rulez
- Little Joe
- Rocketman
- A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow
- One Of Us
Television Shows
- An Adventure in Space and Time
- Casualty
- Chickens
- Rocket’s Island
- The Frankenstein Chronicles
- Grantchester
- War & Peace
- SS-GB
- Grandpa’s Great Escape
- His Dark Materials
- Heartstopper
Awards and Nominations
- Children’s and Family Emmy Awards
- Dorian Awards
- National Television Awards
- Queerty Awards
- Royal Television Society Programme Awards
- TV Choice Awards
Kit Connor Salary|Net Worth
Ellis has an estimated salary ranging between $70,000 – $125,000 and has an estimated net worth of $1 Million -$5 million.
Frequently asked questions about Connor
Who is Connor?
Kit Connor is a skilled English actor. He rose to fame by portraying Nick Nelson, a high school student, in the ongoing Netflix teen series Heartstopper. His performance in this role earned him the inaugural Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance. Connor also showcased his acting skills in films such as Get Santa, Rocketman, and Little Joe. In addition to his work in the film industry, he had a recurring role in the series Rocket’s Island and lent his voice to a character in the series His Dark Materials.
Is Connor Married?
Connor revealed his bisexuality through a post on Twitter. In his statement, he said that fans were pressuring him to disclose his sexual orientation at the age of 18 and pointed out that this went against the intended message of the “Heartstopper” TV series. His fans supported him and condemned the way he was being treated by certain individuals.
Where does Connor Live?
This information is under review and will be available soon.
