Kedar Williams-Stirling

Kedar Williams-Stirling (/ˈkdər/;[1] born 14 December 1994) is a British actor. He is best known for playing the roles of Junior in Shank (2010), Lorenzo in Montana (2014), Tom Okanawe in the CBBC television series Wolfblood and Jackson Marchetti in the Netflix original series Sex Education.

Kedar Williams-Stirling
Williams-Stirling in January 2019
Born (1994-12-14) 14 December 1994
Plaistow, Newham, London, England
Alma materItalia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts
OccupationActor
Years active2007–present

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–present Sex Education Jackson Marchetti Series regular; 16 episodes
2020 Small Axe Clifton Episode: "Lovers Rock"

References

  1. "Ncuti & Kedar from Sex Education Interview Each Other". Between 2 Favs. Netflix. 25 January 2020.
  2. 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.
  3. Hutchinson, Charles (4 June 2015). "The best of the boys for Kedar in Bennett's classroom comedy". York Press. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  4. "Trailer for UK gangland dystopic flick SHANK". Quiet Earth. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 11 February 2010.
  5. "Montana The Movie - A Striking Showcase For London's Talent". 9 December 2014. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  6. "Sex Education: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
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