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Croft's Secret: Actor's Hidden Songwriting Revealed
3 Oct
Summary
- Croft began acting at seven, starring in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
- He played Ben in Netflix's hit LGBTQ+ series Heartstopper.
- Croft writes songs to express hidden feelings and personal experiences.
Sebastian Croft, known for his role in the hit Netflix series Heartstopper, is participating in the latest season of Celebrity Traitors. The 24-year-old actor and singer, described as an 'under-the-radar contender,' began his performing career at the age of seven.
Croft's early roles included a part in the touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, followed by West End performances in Les Misérables and Oliver!. He also appeared in Game of Thrones as a young Eddard Stark and in the film Horrible Histories: The Movie, earning a Children's BAFTA nomination.
His breakout role came as Ben Hope in the popular young adult LGBTQ+ series Heartstopper. Croft has also explored his musical talents since childhood, writing his first song at nine and later using songwriting as a private means to process his feelings.
Croft has released singles like 'Tokyo' and 'Better Than Ever,' with his debut EP 'The Great Forever' anticipated. On Celebrity Traitors, Croft expressed his desire to play a traitor, aiming to use his relative anonymity to his advantage in the game.
