Career Timeline of Josh O'Connor: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Josh O'Connor made an impact.
Josh O'Connor is an English actor known for his role as Larry Durrell in ITV's *The Durrells* (2016-2019). His breakthrough came with his lead role in the romantic drama *God's Own Country* (2017), where he played a closeted sheep farmer, earning him the BIFA Award for Best Actor. He is mainly known for his work in TV and film in the UK.
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2012: First Television and Film Appearances
In 2012, Josh O'Connor made his first appearances on television as Charlie Stephenson in 'Lewis' and in film as a zombie in 'The Eschatrilogy: Book of the Dead'.
2013: Multiple TV Appearances
In 2013, Josh O'Connor appeared in 'Doctor Who' as Piotr, 'The Magnificent Eleven' as Andy, 'Law & Order: UK' as Rob Fellows, 'The Wiper Times' as Dodd, and 'London Irish' as James.
2013: First Professional Play: Farragut North
In 2013, Josh O'Connor was cast as Ben Fowles in his first professional play, 'Farragut North' by Beau Willimon, at the Southwark Playhouse. His performance was well-received.
2014: Role in Peter Gill's Versailles
In 2014, Josh O'Connor played Hugh, a young returning soldier, in Peter Gill's play 'Versailles' at the Donmar Warehouse in Covent Garden, London.
2014: Roles in 'Hide and Seek', 'Peaky Blinders', 'Ripper Street', and 'The Riot Club'
In 2014, Josh O'Connor played Max in 'Hide and Seek', James in 'Peaky Blinders', PC Bobby Grace in 'Ripper Street', and Ed in 'The Riot Club'.
2015: Roles in 'Father Brown', 'Cinderella', 'Holding on for a Good Time', 'Bridgend' and 'The Program'
In 2015, Josh O'Connor played Leo Beresford in 'Father Brown', a palace guard in 'Cinderella', Charlie in 'Holding on for a Good Time', Rich in 'The Program', and starred opposite Hannah Murray in 'Bridgend'.
2016: Major role in 'The Durrells'
In 2016, Josh O'Connor secured a major role as Larry Durrell in ITV's 'The Durrells', which he would continue to play until 2019.
2016: Roles in 'Florence Foster Jenkins' and 'Best Man', Start of 'The Durrells'
In 2016, Josh O'Connor took over the role of Donaghy in 'Florence Foster Jenkins', starred as Donald in the short film 'Best Man', and began playing Lawrence 'Larry' Durrell in the ITV comedy-drama 'The Durrells'.
2017: Breakthrough Role in 'God's Own Country'
In 2017, Josh O'Connor achieved a breakthrough with his lead role in Francis Lee's 'God's Own Country'. He won the BIFA Award for Best Actor for his performance in the romantic drama.
2017: Starring in 'God's Own Country'
In 2017, Josh O'Connor starred as Johnny Saxby in 'God's Own Country', directed by Francis Lee. He won a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor for his performance.
2018: Roles in 'Boys on film 18: Heroes' and 'Only You'
In 2018, Josh O'Connor starred as Peter in 'Boys on film 18: Heroes' and alongside Laia Costa in 'Only You'.
2019: End of Role in 'The Durrells'
In 2019, Josh O'Connor finished playing the role of Lawrence 'Larry' Durrell in the ITV comedy-drama 'The Durrells'.
2019: Roles in 'Les Misérables' and 'Hope Gap'
In 2019, Josh O'Connor portrayed Marius Pontmercy in the British television adaptation of 'Les Misérables' and starred as Jamie in 'Hope Gap'.
2019: End of 'The Durrells' role
In 2019, Josh O'Connor's run as Larry Durrell in ITV's 'The Durrells' concluded.
January 2020: Visit to Stars Appeal with Olivia Colman
In January 2020, Josh O'Connor and Olivia Colman visited the Stars Appeal, a charity aimed at enhancing patient experience at the Salisbury District Hospital.
December 2020: Support for War Child UK's Torn From Home appeal
In December 2020, Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin offered their company for tea as part of a series of prize draws in support of War Child UK's Torn From Home appeal.
2021: Roles in 'Emma', 'Romeo and Juliet', and 'Mothering Sunday'
In 2021, Josh O'Connor played Mr. Elton in 'Emma', Romeo in 'Romeo and Juliet', and Paul Sheringham in 'Mothering Sunday'.
2023: Starring in 'La Chimera'
In 2023, Josh O'Connor starred in the crime drama 'La chimera'.
2023: Premiere of 'Lee'
In 2023, the film 'Lee', starring Josh O'Connor and Kate Winslet, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
November 2024: Casting in 'Disclosure Day'
In November 2024, it was announced that Josh O'Connor had joined the cast of 'Disclosure Day', directed by Steven Spielberg, set to be released in the summer of 2026.
2024: Release of 'Challengers'
In 2024, 'Challengers', starring Josh O'Connor, Zendaya, and Mike Faist, was released after being postponed due to the writers' and actors' strike.
September 2025: Release of 'The History of Sound'
In September 2025, 'The History of Sound', starring Josh O'Connor and Paul Mescal, was released in the United States.
December 12, 2025: Release of 'Wake Up Dead Man'
On December 12, 2025, 'Wake Up Dead Man', the third installment of the Knives Out film series featuring Josh O'Connor, is scheduled to be released.
2025: Upcoming roles in 'The Mastermind' and 'Wake Up Dead Man'
In 2025, Josh O'Connor is scheduled to star in the heist drama 'The Mastermind' and the murder mystery 'Wake Up Dead Man'.
2026: Release of 'Disclosure Day'
In 2026, 'Disclosure Day', featuring Josh O'Connor, is set to be released in the summer.
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