Jerry O'Connell | |
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 O'Connell in 2019 | |
| Born | Jeremiah O'Connell (1974-02-17)February 17, 1974 (age 51) New York City, NY, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | New York University |
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| Years active | 1983–present |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
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| Children | 2 |
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Jeremiah O'Connell[2] (born February 17, 1974)[3] is an American actor and TV show host. He is known for his roles as Quinn Mallory in the television seriesSliders, Andrew Clements inMy Secret Identity, Vern Tessio in the filmStand by Me (1986), Joe inJoe's Apartment (1996), Frank Cushman inJerry Maguire (1996), Derek inScream 2 (1997), Michael inTomcats (2001), Charlie Carbone inKangaroo Jack (2003), and Detective Woody Hoyt on theNBC dramaCrossing Jordan. He starred as Pete Kaczmarek in the single 2010–2011 season ofThe Defenders. He also had a starring role in thecomedy horror filmPiranha 3D (2010). Currently, he voices Commander Jack Ransom on theanimated seriesStar Trek: Lower Decks, is co-host ofThe Talk, and hosts a version ofPictionary syndicated onFox stations.
O'Connell was born inNew York City, the eldest son of Linda, a Special Education teacher in New Jersey, and Michael O'Connell, an advertising agency art director originally from the United Kingdom.[4] He is of half Irish, one quarter Italian, and one quarter Polish ancestry.[5] O'Connell's paternal grandfather was from County Cork, Ireland while his maternal grandmother was from Belfast, Northern Ireland.[6] His maternal grandfather wasCharles S. Witkowski, the 34thmayor of Jersey City, New Jersey.[4] O'Connell was raised inManhattan with his younger brother, actorCharlie O'Connell. As a teenager, he attended Manhattan'sProfessional Children's School. He attendedNew York University from 1991 to 1994,[7] majoring in film. While there, he studied screen writing and competed on thefencing team, serving a stint as captain of thesabre squad. He graduated in 1995.[8]
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O'Connell began his acting career at a young age. As a child, he did commercial work forDuncan Hines cookies.[citation needed] Shortly after turning eleven, he landed his first feature film role as the character Vern Tessio inRob Reiner'sStand by Me. In 1987, O'Connell appeared in a commercial forFrosted Flakes. He starred in the Canadian science-fiction sitcomMy Secret Identity from 1988 to 1991 as the teen hero who develops superhuman traits. During a summer break from NYU, Jerry starred in the feature filmCalendar Girl alongsideJason Priestley andGabriel Olds. He also appeared in the short-lived ABC sitcomCamp Wilder, withJay Mohr andHilary Swank, in 1992. During his junior year, O'Connell auditioned for the television pilotSliders (also filmed in Canada). He was offered the role of Quinn Mallory in the series, which ran for three seasons onFox and two seasons on theSyfy Channel. He served as producer during his fourth season, and is credited with writing and directing several episodes.
O'Connell has since gone on to star in such films asJerry Maguire,Body Shots,Mission to Mars,Tomcats,Scream 2, andKangaroo Jack. O'Connell also guest-hosted in the late 90s on the late night talk showLater.[9] O'Connell has also tried his hand at screenwriting and sold his first screenplay, forFirst Daughter, toNew Regency in 1999. The film was released in 2004 by20th Century Fox-basedDavis Entertainment. O'Connell served as executive producer and received a "story by" credit on the film, which starredKatie Holmes andMichael Keaton.
O'Connell starred as Detective Woody Hoyt on theNBC crime dramaCrossing Jordan (2001) until its cancelation in May 2007, and was engaged to actressRebecca Romijn. He starred opposite her in theUgly Betty episode "Derailed". He played Hoyt in several episodes ofLas Vegas. In 2004, he wore adiaper onLast Call with Carson Daly, during a mock commercial skit for theGoodNitesbedwetting product.[10] TheNational Enquirer caught him filming the skit and printed a photo of him in his diaper.[11][12]
In 2005, O'Connell guest-starred in theJustice League Unlimited episode "Clash", voicingCaptain Marvel. He reprised the role in theDC Universe Animated Original Movies short filmSuperman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam alongsideGeorge Newbern, who reprised the role ofSuperman, having done the voice for the animated series. Jerry's younger brother,Charlie has appeared in several productions in which his brother starred, such as inSliders andCrossing Jordan. In 2007–2008 O'Connell starred inABC'sCarpoolers, which ran from October 2, 2007, to March 4, 2008. In early 2008, O'Connell participated in a widely circulated Internet video parody of the leakedTom Cruise video onScientology. Cruise was O'Connell's co-star inJerry Maguire.[13]
O'Connell co-wrote and appeared in a video parody called "Young Hillary Clinton", satirizingHillary Clinton's 2008 primary campaign.[14] On February 2, 2008, O'Connell hostedVH1'sPepsi Smash Super Bowl Bash, which aired the night beforeSuper Bowl XLII and featured musical guestsMaroon 5 andMary J. Blige.[15][16] On April 28, 2008, he appeared as a guest star on ABC'sSamantha Who?. In late 2008 O'Connell starred inFox'sDo Not Disturb, co-starringNiecy Nash, butFox cancelled the show after only three episodes.[17][18]
O'Connell appeared in the 2009thriller filmObsessed as "Ben", the best friend and co-worker of the film'sprotagonist Derek Charles (Idris Elba). He appeared inEastwick on ABC, on which his wife Romijn starred in the series.[19] He portrayed Derrick Jones inAlexandre Aja'sPiranha 3D,[20] which also starsAdam Scott andElisabeth Shue.[21]
O'Connell co-starred withDavid Tennant in the pilot for legal dramaRex Is Not Your Lawyer, which was not picked up for production.[22] In 2010, O'Connell starred withJim Belushi in theCBScomedy dramaThe Defenders, which was cancelled on May 15, 2011, after one season.
O'Connell appeared on Broadway at theGolden Theatre inSeminar, written byTheresa Rebeck. The play, directed by Sam Gold, opened on November 20, 2011, starringAlan Rickman,Lily Rabe,Hamish Linklater andHettienne Park. On June 4, 2012, it was announced that O'Connell would playHerman Munster in a reboot ofThe Munsters, titledMockingbird Lane;[23] the remake series was never picked up for production; however, the pilot would air as a Halloween special on October 26.[24] On May 15, 2013, it was announced that O'Connell would play Stuart Strickland onWe Are Men, alongsideTony Shalhoub.
In April 2015, O'Connell returned toBroadway in the comedyLiving on Love, withRenee Fleming,Anna Chlumsky andDouglas Sills. It closed after 37 performances.
In 2017, O'Connell was the main love interest in the Hallmark filmLove Locks, co-starring his real-life wife Rebecca Romijn.[25]
He also starred in a Canadian police comedy-drama series calledCarter, which was North Bay, Ontario and aired for two seasons.[26]
In January 2020, O'Connell appeared in the Roundabout's American Airlines Theatre's Broadway revival ofA Soldier's Play as Captain Taylor in an ensemble cast headed byDavid Alan Grier andBlair Underwood.[27]
In 2020, he began starring in commercials forBob Evans grocery items alongsideAlfonso Ribeiro.
In July 2021,CBS announced that O'Connell would be joiningThe Talk as a permanent co-host, replacingSharon Osbourne.[28] That same month, he hosted a test-run of a new syndicated version ofPictionary on Fox stations, which was successful enough to launch with a full season in fall 2022.[29] He and wife Romijn hostedThe Real Love Boat on CBS, in 2022.[30]
On July 14, 2007, O'Connell married actress and former super modelRebecca Romijn.[31][32][33] Their twin girls were born in 2008.[34]
O'Connell enrolled inSouthwestern Law School in Los Angeles in August 2009,[35] but dropped out to return to acting full-time.[36]
O'Connell has dual American and British citizenship.[1]
O'Connell is a regular and commonly recurring guest on the Barstool Sports podcastPardon My Take, where he discusses his passion for fantasy football and his fandom for the show. He maintains the official position of Fantasy Football Expert for the show. As of January 2025, O'Connell's role as general manager of PMT's fantasy team is in jeopardy due to results of the 2024 season.[37]
O'Connell was once roommates with actor and comedianTJ Miller.[38]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Stand by Me | Vernon "Vern" Tessio | |
| 1988 | Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach | Kid at Beach | Uncredited |
| 1993 | Calendar Girl | Scott Foreman | |
| 1995 | Blue River | Lawrence Sellars | |
| 1996 | Joe's Apartment | Joe | |
| 1996 | Jerry Maguire | Frank "Cush" Cushman | |
| 1997 | Scream 2 | Derek Feldman | |
| 1998 | Can't Hardly Wait | Trip McNeely | Uncredited |
| 1999 | The Beast of Today | Fabian | |
| 1999 | Body Shots | Michael Penorisi | |
| 2000 | Clayton | ||
| 2000 | Mission to Mars | Phil Ohlmyer | |
| 2001 | Tomcats | Michael Delaney | |
| 2002 | The New Guy | Highland Party Twin | |
| 2002 | Buying the Cow | David Collins | |
| 2003 | Kangaroo Jack | Charlie Carbone | |
| 2004 | Fat Slags | Sean Cooley | |
| 2004 | First Daughter | N/A | Producer, screenwriter |
| 2005 | Yours, Mine & Ours | Max Algrant | |
| 2006 | The Alibi | Businessman | |
| 2006 | Man About Town | David Lilly | |
| 2006 | Room 6 | Lucas Dylan | |
| 2008 | The Parody Video Tom Cruise Wants You to See | Tom Cruise | Short film |
| 2009 | Baby on Board | Curtis | |
| 2009 | Obsessed | Ben | |
| 2010 | Piranha 3-D | Derrick Jones | |
| 2010 | Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam | Captain Marvel | Voice, short film[39] |
| 2013 | Scary Movie 5 | Christian Grey | |
| 2014 | Veronica Mars | Sheriff Dan Lamb | |
| 2014 | Space Station 76 | Steve | |
| 2014 | The Lookalike | Joe Mulligan | |
| 2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[39] |
| 2016 | Justice League vs. Teen Titans | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[39] |
| 2016 | Trolland | Hayden | Voice[39] |
| 2017 | Justice League Dark | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[39] |
| 2017 | The Lego Batman Movie | Martian Manhunter | Voice, uncredited |
| 2017 | A Mermaid's Tale | Matt | |
| 2017 | Wish Upon | Alex | Uncredited |
| 2018 | The Death of Superman | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[39] |
| 2018 | Deep Murder | Doug Dangler | |
| 2019 | Reign of the Supermen | Clark Kent / Superman,Cyborg Superman | Voice[39] |
| 2019 | Satanic Panic | Samuel Ross | |
| 2019 | Batman: Hush | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[39][40] |
| 2020 | Justice League Dark: Apokolips War | Clark Kent / Superman | Voice[39] |
| 2020 | The F**k It List | Jeffrey | |
| 2020 | The Secret: Dare to Dream | Tucker | |
| 2020 | Ballbuster | Rich | |
| 2021 | Endangered Species | Mitch Hanover | |
| 2021 | Pups Alone | Charlie | Voice |
| 2022 | Play Dead | Coroner | |
| 2023 | The Donor Party | Tim |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | The Room Upstairs | Carl | Television film |
| 1988 | The Equalizer | Bobby | Episode: "The Child Broker" |
| 1988 | Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss | Ralph Parker | Television film |
| 1988–1991 | My Secret Identity | Andrew Clements | Main role |
| 1989 | Charles in Charge | David Landon | Episode: "The Organization Man" |
| 1992–1993 | Camp Wilder | Brody Wilder | Main role |
| 1995 | The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky | Mac | Television film |
| 1995 | Blue River | Lawrence Sellars | |
| 1995–1999 | Sliders | Quinn Mallory | Main role Producer (1998–1999) Director: "Stoker", "Slidecage", "Lipschitz Live", "Data World", "Roads Taken" Writer: "Way out West" |
| 1997 | Later | Himself (guest host) | |
| 1997 | What the Deaf Man Heard | Reverend Perry Ray Pruitt | Hallmark Hall of Fame television film |
| 1999 | The '60s | Brian Herlihy | Television film |
| 2001 | Night Visions | Andy | Episode: "Rest Stop" |
| 2002 | Going to California | Pete Rossock | Episode: "Searching for Eddie Van Halen" |
| 2002 | Rome Fire | Ryan Wheeler | Television film |
| 2002–2007 | Crossing Jordan | Detective Woody Hoyt | Main role |
| 2003, 2008 | MADtv | Ted Levin, John Edwards | 2 episodes |
| 2004 | Without a Trace | Joe Gibson | Episode: "Hawks and Handsaws" |
| 2004 | The Screaming Cocktail Hour | Singer | |
| 2004 | Las Vegas | Detective Woody Hoyt | 5 episodes |
| 2005 | Justice League Unlimited | Captain Marvel | Voice, episode: "Clash"[39] |
| 2007 | On the Lot | Jerry 'The Move' | Episode: "6 Cut to 5 & 5 Directors Compete" |
| 2007 | Ugly Betty | Joel | Episode: "Derailed" |
| 2007 | The Batman | Nightwing | Voice, 2 episodes[39] |
| 2007–2008 | Carpoolers | Laird | Main role |
| 2008 | Samantha Who? | Craig | Episode: "The Gallery Show" |
| 2008 | Do Not Disturb | Neal | Main role |
| 2009 | Midnight Bayou | Declan Fitzpatrick | Television film |
| 2009 | Eastwick | Colin Friesen | Episode: "Magic Snow and Creepy Gene" |
| 2010–2011 | The Defenders | Pete Kaczmarek | Main role |
| 2011 | G.I. Joe: Renegades | Barbecue | Episode: "Fire Fight"[39] |
| 2011 | Fish Hooks | Sterling Hamsterton | Voice, episode: "Pamela Hamster Returns"[39] |
| 2011 | NTSF:SD:SUV:: | Mental Man | Episode: "Up Periscope, Down With San Diego" |
| 2013–2015 | Jake and the Never Land Pirates | Pip the Pirate Genie | Voice, 7 episodes[39] |
| 2013 | Burning Love | Henry | Season 2 cast member |
| 2013 | King & Maxwell | Jerry Walkeiwicz | Episode: "Stealing Secrets" |
| 2013 | Satisfaction | David | Episode: "Penis Face Cat Funeral" |
| 2013 | We Are Men | Stuart Strickland | Main role |
| 2014–2019 | Drunk History | Thomas Jefferson,Grigori Rasputin,Ken McElroy | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | The League | Father Muldoon | Episode: "The Heavenly Fouler" |
| 2015 | The Librarians | YoungLancelot | Episode: "And the Loom of Fate" |
| 2015 | Workaholics | Teddy | Episode: "Gayborhood" |
| 2015 | Marry Me | Daniel | Episode: "Friend Me" |
| 2015 | Significant Mother | Bob Babcock | Episode: "Home Is Where the Lamp Is" |
| 2015 | Fresh Beat Band of Spies | Arizona Jones | Voice, episode: "Mummy Mayhem"[39] |
| 2016 | The Mysteries of Laura | Jon Dunham | 2 episodes |
| 2016–2019 2022 | Billions | Steven Birch | 10 episodes |
| 2016 | Young & Hungry | Nick Diamond | Episode: "Young & Parents" |
| 2016 | Gay for Play Game Show Starring RuPaul | Himself | Episode: "Featuring Rebecca Romijn" |
| 2016 | Mistresses | Robert | 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Scream Queens | Dr. Mike | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Love Locks | Jack Burrow | Television film |
| 2017 | Justice League Action | Ray Palmer / Atom | Voice, 5 episodes[39] |
| 2017 | Andi Mack | Director | Episode: "Dad Influence" |
| 2017 | Infomercials | Ted Apples | Episode: "Cool Dad" |
| 2017 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | TV Detective #2 | Episode: "The Shucker" |
| 2018–2019 | The Big Bang Theory | George Cooper Jr. | 3 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | The Wendy Williams Show | Himself (guest host) | 7 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | Carter | Harley Carter | Main role |
| 2019 | Jerry O' | Himself (host) | |
| 2019 | Where's Waldo? | Jerry | Voice, episode: "Hit or Miss In Greece" |
| 2020–2024 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Commander Jack Ransom | Voice, main role |
| 2020–2023 | The Ready Room | Himself | 3 episodes |
| 2021–present | Tab Time | Coach Goodgame | Episode: "Winning & Losing" |
| 2021–2024 | The Talk | Himself (co-host) | |
| 2022 | The Lake | Gil the Thrill | Episode: "Mommy Queerest" |
| 2022 | The Real Love Boat | Himself (Host) | Main role |
| 2022–present | Pictionary | Himself (Host) | Main role |
| 2023 | The Neighborhood | Himself | Episode: "Welcome to the Milestone" |
| 2023 | Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Commander Jack Ransom | Voice, episode: "Those Old Scientists" |
| 2023 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills | Himself | Episode: "Sutton-ly Suspicious" |
| 2024 | Big Brother | Himself (Host) | Fill-in forJulie Chen Moonves onSeason 26, episode 27[41] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Infinite Crisis | Shazam |
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Young Artist Awards | Jackie Coogan(shared withRiver Phoenix,Wil Wheaton,Corey Feldman) | Stand by Me | Won |
| 1989 | Best Young Actor in a Family Syndicated Show | My Secret Identity | Nominated | |
| 1990 | Best Young Actor in an Off-Primetime Family | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Canadian Screen Awards | Best Lead Actor – Drama Series | Carter | Nominated |
| 2020 | Nominated | |||
| 2023 | Daytime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host(shared with the other hosts) | The Talk | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nominated |
My father is actually British, his father was from Co Cork, and my maternal grandmother is actually from Belfast ... My grandfather emigrated to England, so my father was born in England and my grandmother emigrated as a child from Belfast
