Draft:Korie Hedley
British actor, writer and director
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Korie Hedley (born 2 July 2005) is a British actor, writer and director from Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England. He is known for his work in independent film and theatre, including the short film Social Agony (2023) and the series Cruel Obsession.
Korie Hedley | |
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| Born | July 2, 2005 Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England |
| Education | University Centre Rotherham |
| Occupations | Actor, writer, director |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Early life and education
Hedley was born in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. He developed an interest in acting during his early school years and became involved in local theatre productions.
A key moment in his early development came when he portrayed Mickey Johnstone in a stage production of Blood Brothers, which led him to pursue acting more seriously.
He later studied at Rotherham College, where he began working on short films and media projects. As of 2024, he is studying acting at University Centre Rotherham (UCR), with his course expected to run until 2027.
Career
Theatre
Hedley began his career in theatre, appearing in amateur and youth productions. His stage credits include Blood Brothers, Chicago, Punk Rock, and Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Teen Edition), in which he portrayed Wayne New.
His performance in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie was noted in a review by the National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA).[1]
Film and television
Hedley transitioned into screen acting through independent and student-led productions.
He is known for the short film Social Agony (2023), which he wrote, directed and starred in. The film explores themes of peer pressure and homophobia among young people and received coverage in regional press.[2]
The project later contributed to the development of the series Cruel Obsession, in which Hedley portrayed the character Mark.[3]
Hedley has also worked on a range of independent productions, including short films, promotional media, and projects listed on casting platforms such as Backstage.
He is set to appear in the feature-length film All You Do Is Bleed, directed by Jordan-Kane Lewis.
Filmography
Film
- Social Agony (2023) – Elijah Robson - Available on Amazon Prime Video
- The Argument (2023) – Voice role
- All You Do Is Bleed (upcoming)
Television and web series
- Cruel Obsession – Mark
Other work
- Independent short films and student productions
- Commercial and promotional media appearances
Directing
- Social Agony (2023)
Personal life
Hedley is from Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Alongside acting, he has expressed an interest in writing and directing.
