Connor Swindells

Connor Swindells was born on September 19, 1996, in Sussex, England. His early life was marked by the loss of his mother to bowel cancer when he was seven. He attended Rydon Community College and Steyning Grammar School, eventually dropping out of college at age 17. Swindells began his acting career after taking a dare to audition for a local play, where he secured the lead role. This initial experience led to further local theatrical productions and soon after, he signed with an agent.

Swindells made his television debut in 2017 with guest appearances in ‘Harlots’ and ‘Jamestown’. In 2018, he transitioned to film with roles in ‘The Vanishing’ and ‘VS.’. His career gained significant momentum starting in 2019 with his portrayal of Adam Groff in the Netflix comedy-drama series ‘Sex Education’, a role he continued until 2023. This role brought him widespread recognition and established him as a prominent young actor. He also took on additional film roles including ‘Emma’ in 2020 and ‘Barbarians’ in 2021.

Demonstrating his versatility, Swindells notably starred as David Stirling in the BBC One series ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’, beginning in 2022. Further expanding his filmography, he appeared in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ in 2023 and the Netflix film ‘Scoop’ in 2024. His upcoming projects include ‘Jingle Bell Heist’ (2025) and ‘The Bombing of Pan Am 103’ (2025), alongside ‘Shinjuku Sugar Fox’ (TV series), where he also serves as a producer. Swindells’ career progression highlights a steady rise from local theatre to significant roles in both television and major film productions.