Jerry O'Connell

Birth Name:

Jeremiah O'Connell

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Director, Writer

Attended New York University in 1991, studying screen writing and majoring in film, while also competing on the university's fencing team
Married actress Rebecca Romijn in 2007, and in 2009, the couple became the parents of twin girls
Was a talented fencer in his youth and competed in the sport at the Junior Olympic Games before appearing in "Stand By Me․"
Started his acting career at a young age, performing in commercials and receiving his first film role at the age of 11, in Stephen King's "Stand by Me․"
Quote: "I can't keep a plant alive for a week; I don't know how I could keep a relationship alive for longer than that․"
Quote: "When 'Stand by Me' came out, I was in public school, and the movie wasn't really popular with 12-year-olds․ At that time, it was more about trying to keep my milk money than getting famous․"
Best known for appearing on such television series as "Crossign Jordan" and "Sliders․"
Early in his career, he auditioned and received a role on "Sliders," remaining on the series for three seasons on Fox and two on the Sci-Fi channel

1987Jackie Coogan AwardWinner
1989Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor in a Family Syndicated Show:Nominated
1990Young Artist Award - Best Young Actor in an Off-Primetime Family Series:Nominated
2019Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actor, Drama Series:Nominated
2020Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actor, Drama Series:Nominated
2023Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated
2024Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host:Nominated

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