| Birth date | 14 December 1994 (age 31) |
|---|---|
| Birth place | Plaistow, London, England |
| Alma mater | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Occupation | Actor |
Kedar Williams-Stirling (/ˈkiːdər/;[1] born 14 December 1994) is an English actor. His film roles include the action dramas Shank (2010) and Montana (2014). On television, he has appeared as a series regular on the CBBC teen fantasy Wolfblood (2012–2014) and the Netflix comedy-drama Sex Education (2019–2023).
Early life and education
Williams-Stirling was born in Plaistow, Newham in East London. He later moved to South London. He began acting in primary school plays. His mother encouraged him to audition for Sylvia Young Theatre School when he was in Year 6. He also trained at Barbara Speake Stage School and later the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.[2][3]
Career
Williams-Stirling appeared in British films such as Shank[4] and Montana.[5] He also starred in the CBBC television series Wolfblood.
In May 2018, it was announced that Williams-Stirling would star alongside Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield in the Netflix original comedy-drama series Sex Education. The series was released on 11 January 2019, to critical acclaim.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shank | Junior | |
| 2011 | Drink, Drugs and KFC | Nathan | Short film |
| 2013 | You Are Me | Dan | |
| 2014 | Montana | Lorenzo | |
| 2016 | Elderflower | Tony | Short film |
| 2018 | Two Graves | Barry | |
| 2019 | Changeland | Marc |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Bill | Adie Mazvidza | Episode: "Back from the Dead" |
| 2008 | Silent Witness | Levi Harris | Episodes: "Safe: Part 1", "Safe: Part 2" |
| 2009 | Doctors | Richard Cole | Episode: "Art of War" |
| 2012–2014 | Wolfblood | Tom Okanawe | Main Role (Series 1–3) |
| 2013 | School for Stars | Himself (Student) | Series documentary; Episode: "Episode #3.1" |
| 2014 | Officially Amazing | Himself | Episode #3.2 |
| 2015 | Ultimate Brain | Himself (Contestant) | Episode #1.6 |
| 2016 | Roots | Sitafa | Miniseries, Episode: "Part 1" |
| 2017 | Death in Paradise | Torey Martin | Episode: "Stumped in Murder" |
| Will | Owen | 6 episodes | |
| 2019–2023 | Sex Education | Jackson Marchetti | Series regular; 32 episodes |
| 2020 | Small Axe | Clifton | Episode: "Lovers Rock" |
References
- ^ "Ncuti & Kedar from Sex Education Interview Each Other". Between 2 Favs. Netflix. 25 January 2020.
- ^ Mitchell, Tammy. "Tammy Speaks to Kedar Williams-Stirling, Star of CBBC's Wolfblood & Upcoming History Boys UK Tour". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 21 January 2021.[dead link]
- ^ Hutchinson, Charles (4 June 2015). "The best of the boys for Kedar in Bennett's classroom comedy". York Press. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "Trailer for UK gangland dystopic flick SHANK". Quiet Earth. 3 February 2010. Archived from the original on 7 February 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
- ^ "Montana The Movie - A Striking Showcase For London's Talent.". 2014-12-09. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
- ^ "Sex Education: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
External links
- Kedar Williams-Stirling at IMDb