"Some may recognize Angus Cloud for his work in the show Euphoria that was released June 16, 2019, some may know him from his work within the entertainment industry, and some may remember him as a friend and a helping hand of the community of Oakland. Angus cloud can also be remembered by his high school community and friends as conor hickey, that's what he went by." -- Xochitl Reimann, 12th grade
Angus Cloud was born July 10, 1998 in Oakland, California. Angus's lineage is from Ireland, and while most of his family are still residing in Ireland, he was born and raised in Oakland, California . According to the San Francisco Chronicle, “Angus attended Oakland’s Peralta School,” before attending Oakland School for the Arts starting from 7th grade to 12th. Angus entered in Instrumental by playing the saxophone, before switching into Production Arts, and eventually Media Arts.
Angus Cloud was always viewed as a funny and empathetic soul, a skater, a friend, and a brother. He was observed as respectful towards teachers, staff and his peers. According to Mike Oz, the executive director of Oakland School for the Arts, Angus was into rock and rap throughout his time at OSA, he was also into skating and most importantly the community he was able to build from it. According to Mike Oz, one year, “Angus won an auction and as a surprise he was able to go off from school to the Alameda Skatepark with Coach Foster and I.”
According to TMZ, while working close to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, when he was scouted while with a group of friends by Euphoria casting director, Jeniffer Vendetti. Vendetti said she had to work just to even get his phone number, because Angus thought the whole process was some sort of scam. Angus eventually got the part playing the character Fezco , displaying himself as a humorous and loveable drug dealer. Fans noticed Angus’s portrayal of Fezco had a rawness to it, that he incorporated a pinch of his own uniqueness . Fans noticed this about Angus and people loved the naturalness of him, how even off the job he was so secure with himself.
Angus was not an actor before his role in Euphoria. This was his first role landing him and his fellow colleagues a Golden Globe award along with a Primetime Emmy award . Angus disliked unnecessary publicity; he didn’t care for it much and the press along with fans could interpret this as dedication to who he was, a sort of uniqueness within the entertainment industry itself. Angus told Rolling Stone: “the first time I was recognized by a fan, they asked if i was Fezco from Euphoria and I said nah, I'm Angus.” He would refuse to do red carpets, excessive interviews, parties/celebrations. Angus believed in minimalism within these kinds of things, after all it was never his plan to become a famous actor. He believed in staying the same person even after fame, and his actions produced feedback that showed how beloved he was by his humility and truth to character .
Among famous people we can see the switch in character usually sooner or later, usually sooner, usually after their “big break”. With Angus, fans noticed his loyalty to his values, how he's not easily influenced by everything happening around him. It's very hard to stay on your path when being in the entertainment industry, everything can surround you causing overstimulation and it can be compelling for you to fall down the wrong path.
On May 18, 2023 Angus Cloud's father passed away due to a short illness. According to TMZ, Angus and his father always shared a special bond and Angus even would refer to them as "best friends". Angus buried his father at his funeral and he wasn't doing well after this. In Angus Cloud's last couple of interviews we can see a shift in communication and expression, and he tragically passed from an accidental overdose soon after.
Angus Cloud left his mark on this earth and on thousands of people, he showed us what hard work and dedication looked like in so many ways. Angus was a caring and supportive person, as well as a great talent to the industry. He truly was an unreplicatable, spontaneous soul .
Angus Cloud was always viewed as a funny and empathetic soul, a skater, a friend, and a brother. He was observed as respectful towards teachers, staff and his peers. According to Mike Oz, the executive director of Oakland School for the Arts, Angus was into rock and rap throughout his time at OSA, he was also into skating and most importantly the community he was able to build from it. According to Mike Oz, one year, “Angus won an auction and as a surprise he was able to go off from school to the Alameda Skatepark with Coach Foster and I.”
According to TMZ, while working close to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, when he was scouted while with a group of friends by Euphoria casting director, Jeniffer Vendetti. Vendetti said she had to work just to even get his phone number, because Angus thought the whole process was some sort of scam. Angus eventually got the part playing the character Fezco , displaying himself as a humorous and loveable drug dealer. Fans noticed Angus’s portrayal of Fezco had a rawness to it, that he incorporated a pinch of his own uniqueness . Fans noticed this about Angus and people loved the naturalness of him, how even off the job he was so secure with himself.
Angus was not an actor before his role in Euphoria. This was his first role landing him and his fellow colleagues a Golden Globe award along with a Primetime Emmy award . Angus disliked unnecessary publicity; he didn’t care for it much and the press along with fans could interpret this as dedication to who he was, a sort of uniqueness within the entertainment industry itself. Angus told Rolling Stone: “the first time I was recognized by a fan, they asked if i was Fezco from Euphoria and I said nah, I'm Angus.” He would refuse to do red carpets, excessive interviews, parties/celebrations. Angus believed in minimalism within these kinds of things, after all it was never his plan to become a famous actor. He believed in staying the same person even after fame, and his actions produced feedback that showed how beloved he was by his humility and truth to character .
Among famous people we can see the switch in character usually sooner or later, usually sooner, usually after their “big break”. With Angus, fans noticed his loyalty to his values, how he's not easily influenced by everything happening around him. It's very hard to stay on your path when being in the entertainment industry, everything can surround you causing overstimulation and it can be compelling for you to fall down the wrong path.
On May 18, 2023 Angus Cloud's father passed away due to a short illness. According to TMZ, Angus and his father always shared a special bond and Angus even would refer to them as "best friends". Angus buried his father at his funeral and he wasn't doing well after this. In Angus Cloud's last couple of interviews we can see a shift in communication and expression, and he tragically passed from an accidental overdose soon after.
Angus Cloud left his mark on this earth and on thousands of people, he showed us what hard work and dedication looked like in so many ways. Angus was a caring and supportive person, as well as a great talent to the industry. He truly was an unreplicatable, spontaneous soul .