Jerry O Connell Quinn Mallory in Sliders
Birth name: Jeremiah O'Connell Biography for Jerry O ConnellJerry was born in New York, and starred in his first film Stand by Me (1986) at the age of 11. After filming Stand by Me (1986), he went back to school, and did not become a full-time actor until he graduated from college, although he did appear in several things along the way.
His vocation as an actor appeared from a very young age, the age of 11, he started his first film "Stand by Me". He combines various cinematographic activities: director, screenwriter, executive producer, and actor. He is best known to the French public for his role in the Sliders television series.
Jerry O'Connell is an American actor known for his role in the Sliders television series in the 1990s. He also appeared in many films and television series during his career, notably Stand by Me, Jerry Maguire, Crossing Jordan, and The Defenders. O'Connell was born on February 17, 1974 in New York and grew up in the Manhattan district. He attended New York University before pursuing an acting career.
During his career, O'Connell has played in many films and television series, notably Stand by Me, Jerry Maguire, Crossing Jordan, and The Defenders. He also appeared in popular television shows like Friends and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In addition to his acting career, O'Connell has also appeared as a television presenter, especially as co-host of the reality show The Choice.
In addition to his acting career, O'Connell is also passionate about sports and has participated in several charitable events related to sport, including the New York City Marathon and the challenge of the Reebok fitness club. He is also a fervent adoption defender and adopted two children with his wife, actress Rebecca Romijn. Together, they live in Los Angeles with their children. Filmography
TriviaDated Sarah Michelle Gellar. [1998-1999]
Dated Debra Pelletier.
Attended New York University. Graduated from in May 1995 with a degree in Film and Television.
Played the "heartbreaker" in Mariah Carey's "Heartbreaker" video. The single went on to become Mariah's 14th #1 hit.
Signed by an agent at age 10 and was discovered gobbling up cookies in a Duncan Hines commercial.
During his junior year at NYU film school (for screenwriting), Jerry went to Los Angeles, California, and decided to try out for two TV pilots: "Sliders" (1995) and a new Fox show called "Party of Five" (1994). He spent a single day in L.A. and landed the Bailey role in "Party of Five" (1994), but before he could get back to New York, the studio's first choice for "Sliders" (1995) backed out. Stuck a day before shooting without a lead, they begged Jerry to fill in. The rest is teen-idol history.
He attended the Professional Children's School in New York City. His classmates included Tara Reid, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Macaulay Culkin, and Ben Taylor.
While practicing his lines for Stand by Me (1986), was completely impressed that, as an 11-year-old, he was being allowed to swear.
Still hates talking about Stand by Me (1986) because he was overweight at the time.
Worked with River Phoenix in Stand by Me (1986), and Sean Patrick Flanery in Body Shots (1999). Both Phoenix and Flannery have played the young Indiana Jones.
While attending NYU, he was saber captain of the varsity fencing team. He was ranked as high as #17 in the country.
Two of the TV shows he has been in, "Sliders" (1995) and "Crossing Jordan" (2001), both have had episodes named "O, Brother, Where art Thou."
While at NYU, he was a Resident Assistant.
Announced his engagement to actress Rebecca Romijn (September 2005).
Was number 70 on vh1's "100 Greatest Kid Stars" (2005) (mini)
Married girlfriend of 2 1/2 years, Rebecca Romijn, in a surprise backyard ceremony. The couple exchanged vows in front of 100 family and friends that thought that they had been invited to a barbecue. Quotes
FamilySpouse : Rebecca Romijn (14 July 2007 - present)
Brother of actor/model Charlie O'Connell.
Father was an art director and mother was an art teacher. Author of the card
|
TV Shows with 10 marks minimum Stingray Robert Vaughn |