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.
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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2024: Back to Black
In 2024, Jack O'Connell starred in the Amy Winehouse biographical film Back to Black.
February 2025: Monsterverse franchise casting
In February 2025, it was announced that Jack O'Connell was cast in the next installment in the Monsterverse franchise.
2025: Sinners
In 2025, Jack O'Connell starred in the period horror film Sinners.
March 26, 2027: Next Monsterverse release
On March 26, 2027, the next installment in the Monsterverse franchise is set for release, featuring Jack O'Connell.
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