Kit Connor is best known as Nick Nelson in Heartstopper (2022–), Elton John in Rocketman (2019), and young Tom in His Dark Materials (2019).
Films
- One of Them DaysBJ2025
- A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and TomorrowOrion Maxwell2025
- RocketmanElton John (age 11–14)2019
- The Mercy of the JungleJack2018
- The Last Boy ScoutTommy2016
- Get SantaTom the bully2014
- Mr. HolmesBoy on train2015
TV shows
- HeartstopperNick Nelson2022–
- The PeripheralYoung Flynn Fisher2022
- His Dark MaterialsYoung Tom / Pantalaimon (voice)2019
- War & PeaceYoung Petya Rostov2016
- The Frankenstein ChroniclesJoey2015
- ChickensJohn2013
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About Kit Connor
Kit Connor is an English actor who began his career as a child performer in theatre and television. He gained widespread recognition for his leading role as Nick Nelson in the Netflix coming-of-age series Heartstopper, and has appeared in major films such as Rocketman and the BBC fantasy series His Dark Materials.
FAQs
What is Kit Connor’s most famous role?
He is best known for playing Nick Nelson in the Netflix series Heartstopper (2022–).
Did Kit Connor voice Pantalaimon in His Dark Materials?
Yes, he voiced the daemon Pantalaimon in the BBC adaptation of His Dark Materials.
Has Kit Connor appeared in any musical biopics?
Yes, he played a young Elton John in the 2019 film Rocketman.
When did Kit Connor start acting?
He began his professional acting career around 2011, starting in theatre and small television roles.
Is Kit Connor also a singer?
He sang on the Heartstopper soundtrack, notably the song ‘Why Am I Like This?’ which he performed with the cast.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026