Darragh Hand is an English actor. He is best known for acting in Heartstopper (2024) and Silent Witness (2023) as M. Holden and Kai respectively.
Quick Info
Real Name | Darragh Hand |
Age | Mid 20s |
Birthplace | England |
Education | London College of Music [2018-2021] |
Height | 6 feet 1 inch [185 cm] |
Weight | N/A |
Ethnicity
Darragh Hand is half Irish and half Jamaican. His nationality is British.
His mother’s name is Sharon Hand.
Personal Life
Hand was born on the 25th of August. He attained a BA Hons in acting from the London College of Music in 2021.
During his time at the LCM, he made two stage appearances namely The Last Days of Judas Iscariot and The Cherry Orchard. After graduating, he worked in productions such as The Pleasance Theatre, National Theatre, Nouveau Riche, Royal Court Theatre, etc.
He has a girlfriend whose name is Ella Hepburn. As per our research, they have been together for around four years.
Career
Darragh Hand debuted at a young age with a small role in the movie Wake Wood in 2009. Being passionate about acting, he pursued acting for his bachelor’s and gained experience through stage performances.
He made his TV debut in 2023 with the British crime drama series Silent Witness. He played Kai Locke in two episodes of the 26th season. Also, he appeared as Leo in a single episode of the ITV series Grace.
He earned the limelight through his role in the Netflix series Heartstopper. He was introduced as Michael Holden in the third season of the series. The series features notable actors such as Joe Locke, Kit Connor, and Cormac Hyde-Corrin.
Unknown Facts
- He prefers smoking and drinking.
- He currently resides in London.
- Darragh has multiple tattoos on his arm.
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Photo credit: @darragh.hand – Instagram.