Kit Connor: 12 facts about Heartstopper's Nick you need to know

1. Who is Kit Connor? Get to know the Heartstopper actor here

Kit Connor has gained a whole legion of fans thanks to his charming performance as Nick Nelson in Netflix’s Heartstopper series. Prior to starring in the Netflix show, Kit already had some pretty impressive roles to his name. From his age and height to his previous roles, here’s what you need to know about Kit Connor. [David M. Benett/Getty Images for dunhill]

2. How old is Kit Connor?

Kit Connor is 19 years old. His birthday is on March 8th and he was born in 2004. In case you’re wondering, Kit’s star sign is Pisces. Kit plays 16-year-old Nick Nelson in Heartstopper. [Netflix]

3. How tall is Kit Connor?

Kit Connor is 5ft 11 inches tall. He shared his height in a tweet while responding to fan. He stands a few inches taller than his Heartstopper co-star and love interest Joe Locke, who is 5ft 9. [@kit.connor via Instagram]

4. Where is Kit Connor from? Is he English?

Kit Connor is an English actor, hailing from Purley, Croydon in South East London. He went to primary school in Kenley and later attended the Whitgift School in South Croydon. [@kit.connor via Instagram]

5. Where did Kit Connor go to school?

Kit Connor went to school in Croydon, not far from where he grew up in Purley. Kit attended Whitgift School, located in South Croydon. In an interview with Attitude, Kit also mentioned that he was still studying while continuing on with his acting career. [Alamy]

6. What movies and TV shows has Kit Connor been in?

Kit made his big screen debut in Get Santa before going on to appear in films such as Mr. Holmes, Ready Player One, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, Slaughterhouse Rulez and Rocketman. As for TV, Kit has had roles in CBBC series Rocket’s Island, War & Peace, Grantchester, His Dark Materials and, of course, Heartstopper. According to IMDb, Kit has two other projects in the works: A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow and One of Us. [Alamy]

7. Kit Connor plays Nick Nelson in Heartstopper

Kit Connor plays main character Nick Nelson in Netflix’s Heartstopper series. Based on Alice Oseman’s bestselling graphic novel, Nick is a 16-year-old, rugby playing student who ends up falling in love with Charlie Spring. Kit originally auditioned to play Charlie. He told Radio Times: "I thought, 'There's no chance I'm going to get it,' because physically there's nothing about me that could fit this character, but then luckily there was Nick that I could sort of slot into quite well." [Netflix]

8. Who did Kit Connor play in Rocketman?

Outside of Heartstopper, Kit’s biggest project to date was appearing in the Elton John biopic Rocketman. Kit played the role of ‘Older Reggie’ in the film, the teenage version of a young Elton John. Kit learned the basics of how to play the piano for the role, and had a vocal coach to help him with his singing in the film too. [Paramount Pictures]

9. Who does Kit Connor play in His Dark Materials?

Kit Connor has a pretty important role in BBC’s His Dark Materials series, but he never actually appears on screen. Kit voices Lyra’s daemon Pantalaimon (also known as Pan). Kit has appeared in all 15 episodes of the show so far. [Alamy, BBC]

10. Who is Kit Connor dating? Does he have a partner?

After playing one half of a beloved fictional couple, it’s no surprise that fans are wondering whether Kit Connor is dating anyone himself. It is not known if Kit is currently in a relationship with anyone. The actor keeps his personal life private, and away from social media. [@kit.connor via Instagram]

Kit Connor opens up on playing a bisexual characte

11. Kit Connor opens up about playing a bisexual character in Heartstopper

In Heartstopper, Kit Connor plays Nick, who is bisexual. Speaking about the importance of bisexual rep on-screen, particularly male bisexuality, Kit told Metro: "I think that’s really special, going into great detail about his journey as a character and his mental struggle...It’s a real honour to be able to play Nick because it’s such an under represented kind of character, really." [Netflix]

12. Kit Connor came out as bisexual in 2021

Kit Connor publicly came out as bisexual in October 2021 and called out trolls for forcing him to do so. He tweeted: ""back for a minute. i’m bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. i think some of you missed the point of the show. bye." In an interview with British Vogue in 2023, Kit remarked that his coming out experience was less than ideal, saying: “I just felt like it wasn’t something I was ready to talk about.” [John Phillips/Getty Images]