Biography
Jerry O'Connell, also credited as Jeremiah O'Connell, is an American actor. Born on 17 February 1974 in New York City, he began his career as a child with roles in television commercials and made his feature film debut as Vern Tessio in Stand by Me (1986). He attended New York University, where he studied film and competed on the fencing team.
O'Connell is known for his role as Frank Cushman in Jerry Maguire (1996). Other notable film credits include Scream 2 (1997), Mission to Mars (2000) and Kangaroo Jack (2003). On television he has appeared in series such as Sliders, Crossing Jordan and The Defenders, and has voiced characters including Commander Jack Ransom in Star Trek: Lower Decks. He has also worked as a television host.
