Jack O'Connell - Actor Profile

Jack O'Connell

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
41Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1990
Birth Place: Derby, Derbyshire, England, UK

About Jack O'Connell

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). Description above from the Wikipedia article Jack O'Connell, licensed under CC-BY-SA, is a full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Jack O'Connell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jack O'Connell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jack O'Connell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 49% of Jack O'Connell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Skins: Rise, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jack O'Connell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jack O'Connell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Jack O'Connell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2027 A Quiet Place Part III - Flop Similar →
2027 Godzilla x Kong: Supernova - Flop Similar →
2026 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal Hit Similar →
2025 28 Years Later Jimmy Crystal Hit Similar →
2025 Dancing with the Devil: The Making of Sinners Self Average Similar →
2025 Sinners Remmick Super Hit Similar →
2024 Back to Black Blake Hit Similar →
2023 Ferrari Peter Collins Average Similar →
2022 Lady Chatterley's Lover Oliver Mellors Hit Similar →
2021 Little Fish Jude Hit Similar →
2020 Jungleland Walter 'Lion' Kaminski Average Similar →
2019 Seberg Jack Solomon Average Similar →
2019 Trial by Fire Cameron Todd Willingham Hit Similar →
2018 National Theatre Live: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Brick Flop Similar →
2017 Tulip Fever Willem Brok Hit Similar →
2017 Robot & Scarecrow Scarecrow (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Man with the Iron Heart Jan Kubiš Hit Similar →
2016 Money Monster Kyle Budwell Average Similar →
2016 Home Jack Hit Similar →
2014 Unbroken Louis Zamperini Hit Similar →
2014 Lennon or McCartney Self Flop Similar →
2014 '71 Gary Hook Hit Similar →
2014 Shelter Private Charlie Miller Flop Similar →
2014 Starred Up Eric Love Hit Similar →
2014 300: Rise of an Empire Calisto Average Similar →
2014 9 Kisses Boxing Guy Flop Similar →
2013 Skins: Rise James Cook Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Liability Adam Average Similar →
2012 Private Peaceful Charlie Peaceful Hit Similar →
2012 Tower Block Kurtis Average Similar →
2012 The Somnambulists Man 10 Flop Similar →
2011 Weekender Dylan Average Similar →
2011 United Bobby Charlton Hit Similar →
2010 The Hardest Part Thug Flop Similar →
2009 Harry Brown Marky Hit Similar →
2009 Wayfaring Stranger Bobby Brewer Flop Similar →
2008 Eden Lake Brett Hit Similar →
2007 This Is England Pukey Nicholls Super Hit Similar →
2006 Black Dog Chris Flop Similar →
N/A Twisting My Melon Shaun Ryder Flop Similar →
N/A Ink Larry Lamb Flop Similar →

Jack O'Connell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jack O'Connell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jack O'Connell is "Skins: Rise" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Jack O'Connell acted in?

Jack O'Connell has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jack O'Connell?

Other notable films include "Robot & Scarecrow", "This Is England", and "Sinners".

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