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Jack O'Connell (born August 1st 1990) Jack O'Connell is a British actor who won worldwide recognition with his appearance in Angelina Jolie's war film 'Unbroken'.

Film career: Jack O'Connell landed his first acting role in an episode of 'Doctors' in 2005, which was soon followed up by four episodes of 'The Bill'. His first film role was 2006's 'This Is England' directed by Shane Meadows. He won the International Fantasy Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the horror 'Eden Lake' and also appeared opposite Michael Caine in 2009's 'Harry Brown'. He landed a major part in teen drama series 'Skins', during which time he also appeared in the movies 'Weekender' and 'Starred Up', as well as the TV series 'The Runaways' and 'Dive'. In 2014, he joined the cast of '300' sequel '300: Rise of an Empire' and won a string of awards for playing war hero Louis Zamperini in Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken'. He also appeared with Sean Harris in IRA drama ''71'.

Personal life: Jack O'Connell grew up in Alvaston, Derby with his parents Alison and John. He went to Saint Benedict Catholic School but left at the age of 16.



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Margot Robbie And Nine More Stars Who Played Sports Legends On The Big Screen


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With Margot Robbie set to portray disgraced figure skater Tonya Harding in 'I, Tonya' this December - the trailer for which has now been released - we look at some of Hollywood's biggest stars in their roles as historical athletes. It takes a lot of physical training to play a top sportsman/woman, but these actors truly nailed their roles.

Margot Robbie stars as Tonya Harding in 'I, Tonya'Margot Robbie stars as Tonya Harding in 'I, Tonya'

1. Robert De Niro as Jake LaMotta - 1980 boxing drama 'Raging Bull' detailed the life of a troubled middleweight boxer who turned his life upside down with a series of self-destructive actions which he detailed in the memoir 'Raging Bull: My Story'. The movie, shot in black and white, was directed by Martin Scorsese and won two Academy Awards.

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Video - George Clooney And Jack O'Connell Look Deadly Serious On The Set Of 'Money Monster'


Actors George Clooney and Jack O'Connell, and director Jodie Foster can be seen shooting a scene on the New York set of their new movie 'Money Monster'. Clooney is wearing a grey vest over his shirt which appears to be connected to a set explosive devices.

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George Clooney and Jack O'Connell - George Clooney and Jack O'Connell on set filming 'Money Monsters' - Manhattan, New York, United States - Saturday 18th April 2015

George Clooney and Jack O'connell

George Clooney Dons A Suicide Vest On The Set Of Tense Thriller 'Money Monster' [Photos]


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Snaps from the set of George Clooney's upcoming thriller 'Money Monster' in New York gave a startling sneak peak into the movie's plot as we see the Academy Award winning actor strapped up in a most unusual (and terrifying) ensemble. We're too excited.

George Clooney on Money Monster setGeorge Clooney stars in 'Money Monster'

Newly emerged images from the film set of the drama showed Clooney wearing what can only be described as a suicide vest over his shirt and tie. The costume featured pockets containing what are clearly meant to be explosive devices, while a shifty looking Jack O'Connell clutches the deadly remote switch.

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Jack O'Connell Wins BAFTA Rising Star Award After Acclaimed Role In 'Unbroken'


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Jack O'Connell was awarded with the Rising Star Award at Sunday evening's (Feb 8th) EE British Academy Film Awards after his starring role in Angelina Jolie's latest directorial effort, the WWII movie 'Unbroken.'

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O'Connell with his Rising Star BAFTA at Sunday's award ceremony

The 24-year-old actor was prized with the honour after a public vote, which saw he compete against the other nominees Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Margot Robbie, Miles Teller, and Shailene Woodley.

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Video - Timothy Spall And Jack O'Connell Arrive At National Board Of Review Gala - Part 1


'Mr. Turner' star Timothy Spall and 'Unbroken' star Jack O'Connell arrived among the many filmmakers and actors at the 2015 National Board of Review Gala, held at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York.

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Shailene Woodley, Jack O'Connell And Margot Robbie Among Nominees For BAFTA Rising Star Award


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Shailene Woodley, Jack O'Connell and Margot Robbie will all be battling it out for this year’s BAFTA Rising Star award, along with Miles Teller and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. The recipient will be announced during the BAFTA awards ceremony on February 8th, with the winner being decided by a public vote.

Shailene WoodleyShailene Woodley is among the BAFTA Rising Star Award nominees

While the nominees do not have to be newcomers, the award recognises those who “have demonstrated exceptional talent, and are destined to be bright stars in the future of cinema.” For all five nominees 2014 was the break out year in their career, with each giving at least one star making performance.

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Miyavi Plays A Sadistic Prison Guard In 'Unbroken', But What Do We Know About The Japanese Musician Turned Actor?


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Relatively unknown in the Western world but most certainly a major star in Japan, musician Miyavi (AKA Takamasa Ishihara) has been thrown into the centre of the Hollywood film industry owing to his role in Unbroken.

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Jack O'Connell, Angelina Jolie and Miyavi at the L.A. premiere of Unbroken in December.

Read More: Unbroken's Release Mere Days Away, So What Are Critics Saying About Angelina Jolie's Beloved Zamperini Biopic?

Continue reading: Miyavi Plays A Sadistic Prison Guard In 'Unbroken', But What Do We Know About The Japanese Musician Turned Actor?

Unbroken Review


Excellent

With a true story that's almost hard to believe, this inspiring biographical drama is made with attention to detail and a remarkable resistance to sentiment. And strong acting helps bring the characters to life, even if everything feels a little too carefully staged. But it's the real-life aspect that grabs the attention, and a central figure who's a remarkable example of the indomitable human spirit. The film also marks an auspicious step forward for Angelina Jolie as a director, telling a big story without giving in to the usual sappy moviemaking pitfalls.

Son of Italian immigrants, Louie Zamperini (Jack O'Connell) grew up in 1920s Southern California and by the time he hit his teens is on the way to becoming a criminal. But his brother Pete (Alex Russell) helps him channel his energy to running instead, and his natural skill make him a local champion as well as an American record-holder at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. When the war breaks out, he enlists and serves as a bombardier in the Pacific, surviving a plane crash before later going down at sea and drifting with two colleagues (Domhnall Gleeson and Finn Wittrock) for 47 days before being captured by the Japanese. From here he endures a horrific stint in a prisoner of war camp, taunted by the cruel commandant everyone calls The Bird (Miyavi), who takes particular notice of Louie simply because he refuses to break.

Jolie assembles the film as a big-budget epic, with massive set pieces as the plot cycles through several outrageous episodes before settling in on the prison years. Cinematographer Roger Deakins carefully contrasts Louie's sunny California youth with the much starker visit to Nazi Germany and the astoundingly bleak Japanese prison camp, with those endless days baking at sea in the middle. So the film looks terrific, drawing us into each chapter in Louie's story while building a sense of momentum. It's not quite as complex as it looks; Louie's darker moments feel a bit superficial. But O'Connell adds some weight to each scene, offering a kick of emotion as well as the charisma that convinces the men around him to draw inspiration from his tenacity.

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Should Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' Still Be Considered An Oscar Contender?


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For the majority of 2014 - and some time before it - Angelina Jolie's latest directorial effort Unbroken has been talked up as a potential Oscar winner. Lord knows the Academy has a penchant for historical biopics and the story of Louis Zamperini is certainly one of the most inspiring stories to rise from the horrors of World War II.

Jack O'ConnellJack O'Connell [L] stars as Louis Zamperini in Angelina Jolie's Unbroken

Zamperini was a teenage track star at the Berlin Olympics in 1936 but was tested beyond belief as a prisoner of the Japanese during the Second World War. Presumed dead after crash landing in the South Pacific, Zamperini survived by clutching onto a raft for 47 days before being incarcerated in prison camps and beaten daily for nearly 3 years, all whilst kept on a near-starvation diet.

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With Two Successful Movies Out, Angelina Jolie Can Afford To Do Pet Projects Like "By The Sea"


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Recently, Angelina Jolie has made no bones about moving on from acting onto something longer lasting and probably more substantial. I’m hinting at a directorial career, if you haven’t guessed. But Jolie is doing far more than hinting. While doing press for her second effort behind the camera, the critically acclaimed Louis Zamperini biopic, Jolie managed to slip in a little reference to that other project she’s working on.

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Jolie with the late Louis Zamperini.

Jolie is in the process of editing By the Sea, the romantic drama she directed and starred in with Brad Pitt this year. Although she didn’t enjoy directing herself, the newly minted filmmaker said it was a much needed experience for both her and her new husband.

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Jack O'Connell

Date of birth

1st October, 1990

Occupation

Actor

Sex

Male

Height

1.73




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Jack O'Connell Movies

Money Monster Movie Review

Money Monster Movie Review

A sleekly made thriller with a sparky sense of humour, this is also a rare...

Money Monster Trailer

Money Monster Trailer

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Unbroken Movie Review

Unbroken Movie Review

With a true story that's almost hard to believe, this inspiring biographical drama is made...

Unbroken Trailer

Unbroken Trailer

Louis Zamperini (Jack O'Connell) is a rebel. His constant fights and reckless behaviour cause more...

'71 Movie Review

'71 Movie Review

Both an intensely personal odyssey and an exploration of the impact of conflict on communities,...

71 Trailer

71 Trailer

Gary Hook (Jack O'Connell) is a British soldier, nervous about his placement in Belfast during...

71 Trailer

71 Trailer

1971 - The height of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. When Gary's regiment is sent...

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Unbroken Trailer

Unbroken Trailer

Louis Zamperini has learned to fight tooth and nail for what he believes in all...

God's Pocket Trailer

God's Pocket Trailer

God's Pocket seems to be an ordinary working class neighbourhood at face value; full of...

Starred Up Movie Review

Starred Up Movie Review

Rising star Jack O'Connell delivers a ripping performance as a young convict with more baggage...

300: Rise of an Empire Movie Review

300: Rise of an Empire Movie Review

Fans of the 2007 Spartan war romp 300 probably won't care that this spin-off is...

300: Rise Of An Empire Trailer

300: Rise Of An Empire Trailer

When Leonidas and his valiant army of 300 Spartans were wiped out by the vast...

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