Jack O'Connell
ActingAbout 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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jack O'Connell reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Jack O'Connell's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 53% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jack O'Connell remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Jack O'Connell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jack O'Connell's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jack O'Connell.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Godzilla x Kong: Supernova | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple | Sir Lord Jimmy Crystal | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | 28 Years Later | Jimmy Crystal | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Dancing with the Devil: The Making of Sinners | Self | Flop | 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 | Hit | 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 | 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 → |
| 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 "28 Years Later: The Bone Temple" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has Jack O'Connell acted in?
Jack O'Connell has been featured in at least 38 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".