History of Kit Connor in Timeline
Kit Connor is an English actor who rose to prominence for his role as Nick Nelson in the Netflix series *Heartstopper* (2022-present). His performance earned him a Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Performance.
March 2004: Kit Connor's Birth
On 8 March 2004, Kit Sebastian Connor was born in Croydon, South London, to Richard and Caroline Connor.
2014: Film and Series Appearances
In 2014, Kit Connor appeared in 'Get Santa' and had a recurring role in the CBBC series 'Rocket's Island'.
2014: Starring in Get Santa and Rocket's Island
In 2014, Kit Connor starred as Tom Anderson in the holiday comedy Get Santa, and as Archie Beckles in Rocket's Island.
2018: Film and Stage Roles
In 2018, Kit Connor had roles in 'The Mercy', 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society', 'Slaughterhouse Rulez', and 'Grandpa's Great Escape'. He also starred in 'Fanny & Alexander' at the Old Vic Theatre.
2019: Rocketman and His Dark Materials Roles
In 2019, Kit Connor portrayed Elton John in 'Rocketman' and voiced Pantalaimon in 'His Dark Materials'.
2019: Roles in Rocketman and Little Joe
In 2019, Kit Connor portrayed a teenaged Elton John in the musical film 'Rocketman' and played Joe Woodard in the drama 'Little Joe'. Additionally, he started voicing Pantalaimon in 'His Dark Materials'.
April 2021: Cast in Heartstopper
In April 2021, Kit Connor was announced to star in the Netflix series 'Heartstopper', initially auditioning for Charlie but ultimately cast as Nick Nelson.
October 2022: Connor comes out as bisexual
In October 2022, Kit Connor came out as bisexual in a Twitter post after facing harassment and speculation about his sexuality.
2022: Continued Voice Role in His Dark Materials
In 2022, Kit Connor continued his voice role in the series 'His Dark Materials'.
2022: Starring in Heartstopper
In 2022, Kit Connor gained recognition for starring as Nick Nelson in the Netflix teen series Heartstopper.
2023: Screen International Star of Tomorrow
In 2023, Kit Connor was named a Screen International Star of Tomorrow.
2024: Broadway Debut and The Wild Robot
In 2024, Kit Connor starred in a Broadway musical adaptation of Romeo & Juliet and had a voice role in the film 'The Wild Robot'.
2024: Recognition in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe and Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report
In 2024, Kit Connor was named to Forbes' 30 under 30 Europe list and highlighted in Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report and on The Hollywood Reporter's Next Gen Talent list.
2024: Voice role in The Wild Robot and Broadway debut
In 2024, Kit Connor was part of the voice cast of 'The Wild Robot' and made his Broadway debut in 'Romeo & Juliet'.
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