Jack O’Connell is one of the stars of the series SAS Rogue Heroes, and fans want to know more about the star’s life off-screen. After bursting onto screens as in This is England and Skins, Jack became a beloved actor, with his charming devil-may-care attitude winning the hearts of the British public.
Image Credit: Metro [Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock (1699488i) Jack O'Connell and Tulisa Contostavlos Tulisa Contostavlos collects her new car from a showroom in London, Britain - 29 Mar 2012 Tulisa Contostavlos, her PA Gareth Varey and new boyfriend Jack O'Connell arrive at an Audi showroom to take delivery of her new white Audi Q7 four-wheel-drive car.]
The actor is one of the stars of SAS Rogue Heroes, alongside Connor Swindells and Alfie Allen. Fans who have watched the series are keen to know more about Jack’s private life, including his relationship status. Jack O’Connell has famously been linked to several famous actresses and models during his career.
Image Credit: Metro [Mandatory Credit: Photo by Sipa/REX/Shutterstock (1304422b) Jack O'Connell 'Skins' TV Series photocall at the 48th MIPTV International Content Market for Interactive Media, Cannes, France - 05 Apr 2011]
The actor has been linked to Kaya Scodelario, Tulisa Contostavlos, and Cara Delevingne. In 2023 the star was linked to Imogen Coates, a hairstylist who the paparazzi snapped him with in London and Ibiza. There has been no confirmation if the pair are still together and the actor keeps his life off social media.
Image Credit: Metro [Television Pogramme: Skins with Kaya Scodelario, Lisa Backwell, Jack O'Connell, Luke Pasqualino, Megan Prescott, Kathryn Prescott, Lily Loveless, Ollie Barbieri, Merveille Lukeba, E4, 10pm CHANNEL 4 PICTURE PUBLICITY 124 Horseferry Road London SW1P 2TX 020 7306 8685 Skins 4 L-R Naomi; JJ; Emily; Cook; Effy; Freddie; Pandora; Katie; Thomas Tx:TX Date This picture may be used solely for Channel 4 programme publicity purposes in connection with the current broadcast of the programme(s) featured in the national and local press and listings. Not to be reproduced or redistributed for any use or in any medium not set out above (including the internet or other electronic form) without the prior written consent of Channel 4 Picture Publicity 020 7306 8685]
Jack is from Alvaston in Derbyshire but has lived in East London since 2014. He was born to Johnny Patrick O’Connell who was Irish and died from pancreatic cancer in 2009 when Jack was 18. His mother Alison is English and worked for an airline before taking on management of Jack’s career. Jack also has a younger sister named Megan who also works as an actor.
Image Credit: Metro [EMBARGOED TO 0001 FRIDAY DECEMBER 27 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of (left-right)Jack O'Connell as Paddy Mayne, Dominic West as Dudley Clarke and Sofia Boutella as Eve in the second series of SAS Rogue Heroes. Issue date: Friday December 27, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ RogueHeroes. Photo credit should read: Robert Viglasky/Banijay Rights/BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.]
The actor’s family was working class and he has previously spoken about facing money troubles in his youth. ‘I just grew up there, playing football and doing all the normal stuff. My mum and dad worked every hour of the day. My mum had two jobs and still had bailiffs coming around.
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