Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Residences
London
Education
Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier S -- 641,215 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 6
Career
Career spanning 64 years (1963-2027)
Year context
Born in 1990 -- German reunification; Hubble Space Telescope launched; George H. W. Bush was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (19)
AWARDS (1)
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Biography
Jack O'Connell (born 1 August 1990) is an English actor. He first gained recognition for playing James Cook in the British television series Skins (2009–2010, 2013). He is also known for his roles in This Is England (2006), the slasher film Eden Lake (2008), the television dramas Dive (2010) and United (2011), and the Netflix Wild West miniseries Godless (2017), for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination.
O'Connell gave critically acclaimed performances in the independent films Starred Up (2013) and '71 (2014), garnering nominations for the British Independent Film Awards. He subsequently starred as war hero Louis Zamperini in the war film Unbroken (2014) and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award. He has since starred in the thriller Money Monster (2016), the biographical drama Trial by Fire (2018), the BBC miniseries The North Water (2021), the BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes (2022–2025), the Amy Winehouse biographical film Back to Black (2024) and the period horror film Sinners (2025).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jack O'Connell?
Jack O'Connell is 35 years old, born on .
Where was Jack O'Connell born?
Jack O'Connell was born in Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Jack O'Connell been in?
Jack O'Connell has 19 credits in our database. Notable titles include Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (2027), 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026), 28 Years Later (2025), Sinners (2025), SAS Rogue Heroes (2022).
What is Jack O'Connell known for?
Jack O'Connell is primarily known as an actor. Jack O'Connell (born 1 August 1990) is an English actor. He first gained recognition for playing James Cook in the British television series Skins (2009–2010, 2013). He is also known…
Where can I find more information about Jack O'Connell?
You can find more about Jack O'Connell on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.