Connor Storrie
American actor (born 2000)
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Connor Storrie (born February 22, 2000) is an American actor. He gained prominence for his breakout role as Ilya Rozanov in the Crave original television series Heated Rivalry (2025–present).
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| Born | February 22, 2000 Colorado, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Known for | Heated Rivalry |
Early life and education
Storrie was born on February 22, 2000, in Colorado.[1] Both of his parents worked in the mortgage industry.[2] At a very young age, his family moved to Odessa, Texas, where he was raised and first developed an interest in acting.[2] He attended a performing arts school,[3] and also trained in gymnastics as a competitive tumbler.[2]
As a teenager, Storrie moved with his family to Southern California.[2] He attended Westlake High School[4] and spent his junior year studying abroad in France.[5][6] He later began pursuing acting professionally while working as a restaurant server in Los Angeles.[7] He trained in improv at The Groundlings.[2]
Career
Storrie began his acting career in 2018, appearing in short films and minor roles.[8][9] He made his feature film debut in 2023 as Liam Hauser in the coming-of-age drama Riley.[10] In 2024, he appeared in the DC Comics film Joker: Folie à Deux, portraying a young inmate at Arkham Asylum.[11][12] In addition to his screen work, Storrie studied clowning, which he credited with improving his ability to handle challenging acting situations.[12]
In 2025, Storrie was cast as Ilya Rozanov in the Canadian sports romance television series Heated Rivalry, based on the Game Changers novel series by Rachel Reid.[13][14] For the role, Storrie studied Russian and developed a Russian accent for his English-language dialogue.[15] His performance received critical praise and brought him international recognition, with several publications describing it as a breakout role.[16][17]
Storrie voiced the character Dane in the romance fantasy audio series Ember & Ice, produced for the audio platform Quinn.[18] He and his Heated Rivalry co-star Hudson Williams voiced all three episodes, released between December 30, 2025, and January 5, 2026.[19]
In January 2026, Storrie signed with Creative Artists Agency for representation.[20] On January 25, 2026, Storrie and Williams served as torchbearers in the 2026 Winter Olympics torch relay in Feltre, Italy.[21] On February 28, 2026, he hosted Saturday Night Live, with Mumford & Sons as musical guest.[22]
In March 2026, Storrie joined the ensemble cast of the A24 comedy film Peaked, directed by Molly Gordon.[23] The following month, he was cast in a leading role opposite Melissa McCarthy in the thriller film Turpentine, directed by Craig Zobel.[24] His film April X, co-starring Lilly Krug, has recently secured North American and international distribution ahead of a planned September 2026 theatrical release.[25] Additionally, filming for the second season of Heated Rivalry is expected to begin in mid-to-late 2026.[26]
Storrie is a brand ambassador for Yves Saint Laurent and a house ambassador for Tiffany & Co.[27][28]
Personal life
Storrie has a matching "sex sells" tattoo with his Heated Rivalry co-star Williams, which commemorates both their friendship and their work on the series.[29] In a 2025 interview with Vulture, Storrie mentioned that one of his hobbies is making rhythmic noise music.[12]
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Ridester Professionals | Passenger | [9] | |
| Ménage à Trois | Short film | [8] | ||
| 2019 | Watch and Guide | Landon Jongler | [8] | |
| 2020 | White Terror | Black figure | [8] | |
| The Internet Kills | Julian | Short film | [9] | |
| 2021 | A Letter on Loss | Peter | [9] | |
| 2022 | Headless Horseman | Tom | [8] | |
| 2023 | Twenty-Two | Anthony | Short film | [9] |
| Riley | Liam Hauser | [10] | ||
| 2024 | Joker: Folie à Deux | Young Inmate | [30] | |
| 2025 | April X | Baxter | [31] | |
| Jerry The Ginger Eater | N/a | Short film; writer, director | [32] | |
| 2026 | Verizon: Look Behind You | Connor S. | Short film | [33] |
| TBA | Transaction Planet † | N/a | Post-production; writer, director | [17] |
| Peaked † | N/a | [34] | ||
| Turpentine † | N/a | [35] |
Television
| † | Denotes television productions that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tiny Beautiful Things | Apartment Guy | Episode: "Pilot" | [8] |
| 2025–present | Heated Rivalry | Ilya Rozanov | Main role; 6 episodes | [36] |
| 2026 | Saturday Night Live | Host | Episode: "Connor Storrie / Mumford & Sons" | [22] |
| For All Mankind † | N/a | Guest appearance | [37] | |
| Criminal Minds † | N/a | Season 19; 1 episode | [38] |
Web series
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year[a] | Category | Nominated Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTRA Award | 2026 | Members' Choice Series Ensemble | Heated Rivalry | Pending | [42] |
- The listed year refers to the date of the ceremony, not necessarily the year in which the work was released/premiered.