The film stars jack oconnell as cameron todd willingham and features laura dern, emily meade, jeff perry and jade pettyjohn in supporting roles it had its world premiere at the telluride film festival on august 31, 2018. He has worked in numbers of television including some independent movies. Filmmaker edward zwicks trial by fire uber strike whyy. Jack o connell born august 1, 1990 is an english actor. Jack oconnell oconnell at the sydney premiere of unbroken in 2014 born 19900801 1 august 1990 age 29 alvaston, derby, derbyshire, england nationality british education saint benedict catholic voluntary academy alma mater central junior television workshop occupation actor years active 2005present jack oconnell born 1 august 1990 is an english actor. Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolie, 71 and. Jack o connell is a director and writer, known for greenwich village story 1963, swedish fly girls 1971 and revolution 1968. Protagonist pictures has boarded the project and will launch the. At the height of her fame, actor jean seberg was targeted by the fbi for her political beliefs.
Jack oconnell will play alexander mcqueen in new biopic. Zwick has directed many films, including about last night, glory, which won three academy awards, the last samurai, legends of the fall, and blood diamond. The world in which he sets his stories is gritty and colourful, like a mardi gras. Jeremiah oconnell is an american actor, director and talk show host, known for his roles as quinn mallory in the television series sliders, andrew clements in my secret identity, vern tessio in the film stand by me, joe in joes apartment, frank cushman in jerry maguire, derek in scream 2, charlie carbone in kangaroo jack, and detective woody hoyt on the drama.
Jack oconnell, iconic indie filmmaker interview at age 88 1. The jack oconnell movies are great to know about the forte of the filmmaker and the leading actress. With jack oconnell, sam reid, sean harris, paul popplewell. Greenwich village story, revolution, christa aka swedish fly girls, the hippie revolution, and city women a. Starred up director david mackenzie dishes on jack oconnell prison drama authenticity was important to the filmmaker, who shot in a former belfast prison with real exconvicts. Using jack oconnells performance in money monster, jodie shows you what she considers when selecting a performance from multiple takes. Clandestine surveillance and smear campaigns helped damage her career, destroy her personal relationships, and led her to doubt her sanity. Jack oconnell in trailer for trial by fire from director. Based in london and effective immediately, laurie will act as producer or executive producer on select film and tv projects, reporting to seesaws joint managing. His mother is english, and worked at british midland, and his father was irish from county kerry, and worked on the railways for bombardier. Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolie, 71 and more. His storytelling is everything that i need in a book compelling, addictive and defiantly character rich. His films include unbroken, money monster and seberg, which is in cinemas now. In 2015, he won the bafta rising star award and, in 2017, he.
You can stream this film in amazon video, bluray, dvd and 3d format. Jack oconnell first rose to fame after bagging a lead role in skins in 2009 and has since starred in films including angelina jolies directorial effort unbroken, money monster in. Jack oconnell has quickly established himself as one of the most compelling and visceral performers working today. Jack oconnell is a director and writer, known for greenwich village story 1963, swedish fly girls 1971 and revolution 1968.
Jack oconnell cinematic pioneer of 60s america with revolution. The skin palace is the first book of his which ive read, but it most certainly wont be the last. Filmmaker jack o connell not to be confused with the similarly named actor of the 21st century was one of the more interesting directorial figures to emerge from new york city in the 1960s. Oct 25, 2016 jack oconnell will star in the lead role of pathes as of yet untitled alexander mcqueen biopic, variety reports. Jack o connell may very well by my new favourite writer or at least in my top three. Jack went to saint benedict catholic school, and began acting professionally playing connor yates. Join facebook to connect with jack oconnell and others you may know. Jack oconnell on set, foster said, clooney took oconnell under his wing. I dont think jack is impressed particularly by movie stars, the filmmaker noted. Jack oconnell cast as fashion designer alexander mcqueen in. Jacks first film, shot in 1962, was greenwich village story, set in the bars and beatnik coffee houses of the village.
Jack oconnell actor wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Jack oconnell, independent filmmaker, captured the zeitgeist of sixties america with revolution, his iconic documentary of the san francisco hippie counterculture during the summer of love, 1967. Jack oconnell actor born 1990, english actor jack oconnell australian politician 19031972, member of the victorian legislative council jack oconnell diplomat 19212010, american diplomat and cia station chief in amman, jordan, 19631971 jack oconnell filmmaker, director of the 1968 film revolution jack oconnell footballer born 1994. His san francisco feature, revolution, fared well at the danish box office. Jack oconnell, iconic indie filmmaker interview at age 88.
Actors laura dern and jack oconnell join the 3rd hour of today to discuss co starring in the new film trial by fire, the true story of the. Dec 16, 2014 a new trailer has been released for 71, the directorial debut of algerianfrench filmmaker yann demange that stars unbrokens jack oconnell in the film, oconnells character gets. The story is based upon david granns article trial by fire that appeared in the new yorker in 2009. Registered users who have been online in the past 10 minutes. Jack oconnell will play alexander mcqueen in andrew haigh.
Reel talk is nmes weekly interview feature with the biggest names in film and tv. Jack oconnell and 12 related entities entities finder. The actor on his derbyshire roots, travelling in his caravan and reforming oasis born in derbyshire, jack oconnell, 29, had a role in this is england in 2006 and went on to appear in skins from 2009. The actor on his derbyshire roots, travelling in his caravan and reforming oasis born in derbyshire, jack oconnell, 29, had a role in this is england in 2006 and went on to. He began his professional life as an advertising man in the 1950s, a denizen of new yorks madison avenue. Jack o connell stars as cameron, who looks a lot like anton yelchin in this, and the cast includes laura dern as a woman who fights for his freedom, plus emily meade, mckinley belcher iii, chris. Apr 24, 2016 jack oconnell on set, foster said, clooney took oconnell under his wing. Starred up director david mackenzie dishes on jack o. Jack oconnell stars as cameron, who looks a lot like anton yelchin in this, and the cast includes laura dern as a woman who fights for his freedom, plus emily meade, mckinley belcher iii, chris.
The film trial by fire reopens the famous murder case. In seberg, director benedict andrews explores both the actor, played by kristen stewart, and an fbi agent assigned to her case jack oconnell. His character connor brought him a recognition and more offers. For most of his career, jack oconnell has been framed as.
Director edward zwicks new film, trial by fire, examines the case of cameron todd willingham, who was convicted and executed in texas for killing his three daughters in a house fire. His film debut as a teenaged skinhead, in the comingofage drama this is. B orn in derbyshire, jack oconnell, 29, had a role in this is england in 2006 and went on to appear in skins from 2009 to 20. His way to the fame began at the age of 15 when he got a part in doctors. The loan was extended until the end of 2012 on 25 february 20. List of top 10 best jack oconnell movies and tv shows. Laura dern and jack oconnell talk new film trial by fire. Production on winklers latest, jungleland, is underway currently, starring charlie hunnam, jack oconnell, and jessica barden, according to deadline. Jack o connell, independent filmmaker, captured the zeitgeist of sixties america with revolution, his iconic documentary of the san francisco hippie counterculture during the summer of love, 1967.
Jack oconnell cinematic pioneer of 60s america with. From his debut in the 2006 drama this is england, to appearing with michael fassbender in the chilling eden lake, butting heads with michael caine in harry brown, to playing calisto in the 300 sequel, hes carved out quite a career for himself, and he isnt even 25 years. The documentary revolution, jack oconnells ontheground look at the summer of love, has been digitally restored and will be screened in new york. After a nearfatal plane crash in wwii, olympian louis zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before hes caught by the japanese navy and sent to a prisonerofwar camp. Apr 30, 2018 jack oconnell and lily collins are jumping into the cradle, a drama from the levelling writerdirector, hope dickson leach. Jack oconnell wasnt intimidated by his money monster. Jack oconnell wasnt intimidated by his money monster co. Jack oconnell wiki, affair, married, gay with age, height. It stars jack oconnell stars as willingham and laura dern as elizabeth gilbert, a mother who uncovers. Chasethriller 71 centres itself on a british soldier portrayed by jack oconnell who on the run in enemy territory finds himself pursued by nefarious parties from both irish and british sides. The world in which he sets his stories is gritty and colourful, like a mardi gras festival from hell itself. May 10, 2019 it stars jack oconnell stars as willingham and laura dern as elizabeth gilbert, a mother who uncovers inconsistencies in the case and fights to prove willinghams innocence. Olivia cooke and jack oconnell are set to star in little fish, a highconcept, scifi love story that will be directed by chad hartigan, the filmmaker behind the awardwinning sundance movies. In 1971, a young and disorientated british soldier is accidentally abandoned by his unit following a riot on the deadly streets of belfast.
Jack oconnell cast as fashion designer alexander mcqueen. A new trailer has been released for 71, the directorial debut of algerianfrench filmmaker yann demange that stars unbrokens jack oconnell in the film, oconnells character gets. Trial by fire official trailer 2019 jack oconnell, laura dern. The film tells the story of a bareknuckle boxer and his brother oconnell and hunnam, respectively, as they travel across the country for the latest bout.
Jack o connell was born in alvaston, derby, england, to alison j. Jan 04, 2017 jack wrote, produced and directed these films. Born and raised in derby, he trained in acting at the central junior television workshop in nearby nottingham, which led to roles in film, television, and theatre. May, 2019 now it returns to theaters as a dramatic feature starring laura dern and jack oconnell and directed by zwick, the oscarwinning producer and director whose credits include glory, blood. Its a kinetic and suspenseful film, directed with verve and urgency and contains some heartstopping moments, as well as a fine cast including. Oconnell made 18 appearances for york before returning to blackburn after his loan expired. Jack oconnell is bafta rising star award winning talented actor. Aug 10, 2017 the documentary revolution, jack oconnells ontheground look at the summer of love, has been digitally restored and will be screened in new york. The film examines whether or not the state killed an innocent man. The same year the man was cast for the role of ross in the bill. Filmmaker jack oconnell not to be confused with the similarly named actor of the 21st century was one of the more interesting directorial figures to emerge from new york city in the 1960s. It will be written by chris urch, awardwinning playwright of the rolling stone and.
With jack oconnell, miyavi, domhnall gleeson, garrett hedlund. London seems to be very different to here, in the uk even if you are a superstar celeb there is a way of privacy and things get more relaxed. Nov 18, 2014 jolie is seated in a room at a beverly hills hotel, flanked by two of the stars of her film, jack oconnell and singersongwriter miyavi, who play zamperini and watanabe, respectively. Oconnell joined another league two team, york city, on a onemonth loan on 24 january 20. Oconnell cowrote some of the music for his films, such as revolution played by mother earth in the film of the. Jack oconnell born 1 august 1990 is an english actor. Trial by fire is an american biographical drama directed by edward zwick.
Jack oconnell has been in 6 onscreen matchups, including esther smith in skins 2007, hannah britland in skins 2007, lily loveless in skins 2007, lisa backwell in skins 2007 and kaya scodelario in skins 2007. Aug 27, 2014 starred up director david mackenzie dishes on jack oconnell prison drama authenticity was important to the filmmaker, who shot in a former belfast prison with real exconvicts. Jeremiah o connell is an american actor, director and talk show host, known for his roles as quinn mallory in the television series sliders, andrew clements in my secret identity, vern tessio in the film stand by me, joe in joes apartment, frank cushman in jerry maguire, derek in scream 2, charlie carbone in kangaroo jack, and detective woody hoyt on the drama. Jack oconnell celebrity profile check out the latest jack oconnell photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Jack oconnells star is on the rise thanks to angelina jolie, who tapped him to play the late louis zamperini in her new film, unbroken. Now it returns to theaters as a dramatic feature starring laura dern and jack oconnell and directed by zwick, the oscarwinning producer and director whose credits include glory, blood.
Jack oconnell may very well by my new favourite writer or at least in my top three. Mar 17, 2015 jack oconnell has quickly established himself as one of the most compelling and visceral performers working today. Jack oconnell born august 1, 1990 is an english actor. The film trial by fire reopens the famous murder case of. Jack oconnell and lily collins are jumping into the cradle, a drama from the levelling writerdirector, hope dickson leach. David garretts mister smith entertainment has boarded international sales rights to drama jungleland, starring jack oconnell unbroken, charlie hunnam sons of anarchy, j. The scandinavian easygoing manners, the freshlygreen landscapes and the particular coolyethot appeal of haute couture model birthe tove tempted oconnell to make a film there and then.
In seberg, director benedict andrews explores both the actor, played by kristen stewart, and an fbi agent assigned to her case jack o connell. Bafta winners people, english film actors and english people of irish. His film debut as a teenaged skinhead, in the comingofage drama this is england 2006, heralded his propensity for playing angry, troubled youth. Jack went to saint benedict catholic school, and began acting professionally playing connor. Jolie is seated in a room at a beverly hills hotel, flanked by two of the stars of her film, jack oconnell and singersongwriter miyavi, who play zamperini and watanabe, respectively.
Jack oconnell biography, movie highlights and photos. A british screen bad boy, jack oconnell, show his talent in angelina jolies drama unbroken. This will be a major part for the british actor, who has previously appeared. Jack oconnell nude 30 images and 6 videos including scenes from skins unbroken starred up. Oct 25, 2016 now, pathe and director andrew haigh will make a biopic of mcqueen starring actor jack oconnell. Jack oconnell was born in alvaston, derby, england, to alison j. He made his debut two days later in a 11 draw away to gillingham. How jack oconnell got the lead role in angelina jolies. Mister smith boards jack oconnellcharlie hunnam starrer. Sep 10, 2015 jack o connell is bafta rising star award winning talented actor. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes.
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