Connor Swindells

Connor Ryan Swindells (born 19 September 1996) is an English actor and model. Starting his career in 2015, he made his film debut in 2018 and gained recognition for his role as Adam Groff in the Netflix comedy drama series Sex Education (2019–2023). He next starred in the BBC One war drama SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022–present), and in the films Emma, Barbarians (2021), Barbie (2023), and Jingle Bell Heist (2025).

Early life and education Connor Ryan Swindells was born in Lewes, East Sussex, the youngest of four sons to parents Ian and Phoebe. His mother, of Romani descent, died of bowel cancer when Swindells was seven years old, which he has said he is still processing. After her death, he and his father went to live with Swindells' paternal grandparents in West Chiltington until moving out to Billingshurst, both in the Horsham District of West Sussex.

Swindells attended Rydon Community College and Steyning Grammar School. He dropped out of college at age 17.

Career Swindells began acting when he saw an audition poster for a local play and his friend dared him to audition; he got the lead role. He then acted in two more local plays and signed with an agent at the end of the third play.

In 2017 Swindells made his television debut with guest appearances as Mostyn in the Hulu period drama Harlots (2017),

In March 2017, Swindells was cast to replace Joe Alwyn as Donald in The Vanishing, Swindells also starred as Adam in the 2018 drama film VS.

In 2019 Swindells began starring as Adam Groff, the headmaster's son, alongside Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey, Asa Butterfield, and Gillian Anderson in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education (2019–2023).

In 2024, he played Jae Donnelly in the Netflix film Scoop (2024).

In 2025, he played DS Ed McCusker in the Lockerbie based miniseries The Bombing of Pan Am 103.

Personal life Swindells has been married to the actress Amber Anderson since 2024. They married in the Scottish Highlands. Their wedding was officiated by Alistair Petrie, who plays Swindells' father in Sex Education.

Filmography +Key Denotes works that have not yet been released

Film Year Title Role Notes 2018 VS. Adam 2019 The Vanishing Donald McArthur 2020 Emma Robert Martin 2021 Barbarians Dan 2023 Barbie Aaron Dinkins 2024 Scoop Jae Donnelly William Tell Albercht Gessler Post-production

Television Miniseries

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2017 Screen International Stars of TomorrowHimself 2019 MTV Movie Awards Best Kiss (with Ncuti Gatwa)Sex Education 2022 Series Em Cena Awards Best Comedy Star 2023 Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best Actor SAS: Rogue Heroes