History of Jack O'Connell (actor) in Timeline

Jack O'Connell is an English actor known for his breakout role as James Cook in the British television series *Skins*. He has also appeared in notable productions like *This Is England*, *Eden Lake*, *Dive*, and *United*. O'Connell garnered further acclaim for his performance in the Netflix miniseries *Godless*, earning a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination. His diverse range of roles demonstrates his versatility as a performer in both television and film.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1958: Munich air crash

In 1958, the Munich air crash killed eight players of Manchester United.

August 1990: Jack O'Connell's birth

In August 1990, Jack O'Connell was born into a working-class family in Alvaston, Derbyshire.

2005: Acting Debut

In 2005, Jack O'Connell made his professional acting debut in an episode of Doctors and had a recurring role in The Bill. He also made his stage debut in The Spider Men.

2006: This Is England film role

In 2006, Jack O'Connell played his debut film role in This Is England.

2007: Television Appearances

In 2007, Jack O'Connell appeared in television episodes of Waterloo Road, Holby City, and Wire in the Blood. He also played in the play Scarborough.

2008: Eden Lake & Between You and Me

In 2008, Jack O'Connell played in Eden Lake, he played in the educational film Between You and Me.

2008: Eden Lake

In 2008, Jack O'Connell played in the slasher film Eden Lake.

2009: Skins

In 2009, Jack O'Connell found fame playing James Cook in the E4 teen drama Skins.

2009: Wuthering Heights

In 2009, Jack O'Connell had a minor role in the ITV serial Wuthering Heights.

2009: Death of Johnny Patrick O'Connell

In 2009, Jack O'Connell's father, Johnny Patrick O'Connell, died from pancreatic cancer.

2010: Dive

In 2010, Jack O'Connell played a teenaged father in the BBC Two drama Dive.

2011: United

In 2011, Jack O'Connell played in the television drama United.

2011: The Runaway and United

In 2011, Jack O'Connell starred in The Runaway and played Bobby Charlton in United.

2012: Tower Block, Private Peaceful, and The Liability

In 2012, Jack O'Connell played in Tower Block, Private Peaceful, and The Liability.

2013: Starred Up

In 2013, Jack O'Connell gave critically acclaimed performances in the independent film Starred Up.

2014: Starred Up and '71

In 2014, Jack O'Connell gave critically acclaimed performances in the independent film '71, garnering nominations for the British Independent Film Awards. He subsequently starred as war hero Louis Zamperini in the war film Unbroken and received the BAFTA Rising Star Award.

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2014: Move to East London

In 2014, Jack O'Connell moved to East London.

2014: 300: Rise of an Empire and Unbroken

In 2014, Jack O'Connell played in 300: Rise of an Empire and played Louis Zamperini in Unbroken.

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2014: '71

In 2014, Jack O'Connell starred in another acclaimed independent film, '71.

June 2016: World Refugee Day Film

On June 20, 2016, Jack O'Connell featured in a film from the UNHCR to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis.

2016: Money Monster

In 2016, Jack O'Connell starred in the thriller Money Monster.

2017: Godless

In 2017, Jack O'Connell played in the Netflix wild west miniseries Godless, for which he received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination.

2018: Trial by Fire

In 2018, Jack O'Connell starred in the biographical drama Trial by Fire.

August 2021: Lady Chatterley's Lover

In August 2021, it was announced that Jack O'Connell had joined the cast of a film adaption of Lady Chatterley's Lover, playing the lover, Oliver.

2021: The North Water

In 2021, Jack O'Connell starred in the BBC miniseries The North Water.

2022: SAS: Rogue Heroes

In 2022, Jack O'Connell starred in the BBC series SAS: Rogue Heroes.

January 2023: Back to Black casting

In January 2023, it was announced that Jack O'Connell was added to the cast of the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black and would be playing Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil.