Josh O'Connor

Acting

Josh O'Connor

Born May 20, 1990 · Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK (age 36)

Joshua Mathias O'Connor (born May 20, 1990) is a British actor. After training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he had supporting roles in television series such as Doctor Who in 2013 and Peaky Blinders in 2014. He had his breakthrough playing the lead role of a sheep farmer in Francis Lee's romantic drama God's Own Country (2017), for which he won a British Independent Film Award. For port…

Known For

Disclosure DayDisclosure Day · 2026
Disclosure Day
7.52026
MovieScience FictionThriller
A cybersecurity expert becomes a whistleblower after uncovering secrets about aliens, putting him on the run from a corporation. Meanwhile, a meteorologist experiencing strange phenomena joins forces with him to prove there's life beyond our understanding.
CinderellaCinderella · 2015
Cinderella
6.82015
MovieRomanceFantasy
When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.
ChallengersChallengers · 2024
Challengers
6.92024
MovieDramaRomance
Tennis player turned coach Tashi has taken her husband, Art, and transformed him into a world-famous Major champion. To jolt him out of his recent losing streak, she signs him up for a "Challenger" event — close to the lowest level of pro tournament — where he finds himself standing across the net from his former best friend and Tashi's former boyfriend.
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out MysteryWake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery · 2025
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
7.22025
MovieThrillerMystery
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
Emma.Emma. · 2020
Emma.
7.02020
MovieComedyRomance
In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.
LeeLee · 2024
Lee
7.02024
MovieHistoryDrama
The true story of photographer Elizabeth "Lee" Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
Florence Foster JenkinsFlorence Foster Jenkins · 2016
Florence Foster Jenkins
6.72016
MovieComedyDrama
The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.
God's Own CountryGod's Own Country · 2017
God's Own Country
7.72017
MovieRomanceDrama
A young farmer in rural Yorkshire numbs his daily frustrations with binge drinking and casual sex, until the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.

Filmography

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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Nov 5, 2026
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy · 2026
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
2026
MovieDrama
1930s New York, at the height of the Depression. Joe Bonaparte is a gifted young violinist with extraordinary talent and a future in music, until a chance at fame and fortune lures him into the brutal world of professional boxing. Pressured by a ruthless manager, tempted by a forbidden love, and bound by the expectations of his Italian-American family, Joe is a young man torn between the seductive promise of the American Dream and the quiet honor of a decent life. He must confront what he’s willing to sacrifice, who he’s willing to become, and how to find his place in a world that demands he choose a side. Sam Yates directs Josh O'Connor in this searing revival of Clifford Odets' knockout American classic. Brought to life with a live string quartet, this propulsive drama explores ambition, identity, and the high price of success.

Joe Bonaparte