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The ‘High School Musical’ Story of Connor Swindells
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lily Ford
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From a boxer dropout to a Netflix star, Connor Swindells' rise to Hollywood fame is an against-the-odds success story fueled by his passion for acting and his 'pessimistic arse' perspective.
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- Swindells, who had no formal training, credits his breakthrough role on 'Sex Education' for teaching him to just 'have fun' as an actor, a lesson he's carried into other high-profile projects like 'SAS: Rogue Heroes' and the upcoming 'Barbie' film.
- Despite his newfound success, the 28-year-old Brit remains humble, citing inspirations like Philip Seymour Hoffman and Spike Jonze, and expressing a desire to continue challenging himself with diverse roles, from the villainous Gessler in 'William Tell' to a Glaswegian detective in an upcoming TV series about the Lockerbie bombing.
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