Connor Jessup
Biography
Connor William Jessup is an actor and filmmaker born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 23, 1994. He began his acting career at the age of eleven. Jessup gained recognition for his television roles, including Ben Mason in the science fiction series Falling Skies, which aired from 2011 to 2015, and Taylor Blaine in the drama American Crime, which began in 2015. He is also widely known for his leading role as Tyler Locke in the Netflix fantasy series Locke and Key, starring in all three seasons between 2020 and 2022. Additionally, his television and film work includes appearances and credits associated with projects such as The Jon Dore Show, Blackbird, and Zámek a klíč.
Career overview
Connor William Jessup is an actor and filmmaker born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 23, 1994. He began his acting career at the age of eleven. Jessup gained recognition for several prominent television roles, including playing Ben Mason in the science fiction series Falling Skies from 2011 to 2015 and portraying Taylor Blaine in the drama series American Crime starting in 2015. He is also widely known for his leading role as Tyler Locke in the Netflix fantasy series Locke and Key, starring in all three seasons of the show from 2020 to 2022. Additional television and film credits associated with his career include appearances in The Jon Dore Show and Blackbird.
In addition to his work as an actor, Jessup has pursued a career as a filmmaker and director. His directing work began in 2014 with the short film Little Coffins. He subsequently directed several other short films, including Boy in 2015, Lira's Forest in 2017, and The Constant in 2018, as well as a documentary.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
44 titles- Peak Everything (2025) as Tom
- Julian and the Wind (2024) Director
- Julian and the Wind (2024) Writer
- Julian and the Wind (2024) Editor
- Locke & Key (2020) as Tyler Locke
- Canada's Drag Race (2020) as Self - Guest Judge
- Night Flight (2020) Director
- Night Flight (2020) Editor
- Disappearance at Clifton Hill (2020) as (uncredited)
- The Archivists (2020) Producer
- Strange but True (2019) as Ronnie Chase
- White Lie (2019) as Owen
- 30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing (2019) Director
- 30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing (2019) Producer
- 30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing (2019) Editor
- The Constant (2018) Director
- The Constant (2018) Editor
- A.W. A Portrait of Apichatpong Weerasethakul (2018) as Self
- A.W. A Portrait of Apichatpong Weerasethakul (2018) Director
- Lira's Forest (2017) Director
- Lira's Forest (2017) Writer
- Lira's Forest (2017) Editor
- Lira's Forest (2017) Producer
- Closet Monster (2016) as Oscar Madly
- American Crime (2015) as Taylor Blaine
- American Crime (2015) as Coy Henson
- Boy (2015) Director
- Boy (2015) Screenplay
- Boy (2015) Producer
- Crazyhouse (2015) as Beckett
- Fragments (2015) as Alex
- Little Coffins (2014) Director
- Little Coffins (2014) Writer
- Little Coffins (2014) Producer
- What Doesn't Kill You (2014)
- Skating to New York (2013) as Casey Demas
- Blackbird (2012) as Sean Randall
- Falling Skies (2011) as Ben Mason
- King (2011) as Ben Moser
- Amy George (2011) Executive Producer
- Nicolas' Life (2010) as Nicolas O'Brien
- The Jon Dore Television Show (2007) as Bat Throwing Kid #3
- The Saddle Club (2001) as Simon
- Jenjira’s Magnificent Dream
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Connor Jessup best known for?
Connor Jessup is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Peak Everything (2025), Locke & Key (2020), American Crime (2015), American Crime (2015).
When and where was Connor Jessup born?
Connor Jessup was born on June 23, 1994 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
How many credits does Connor Jessup have?
Connor Jessup has accumulated over 44 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.
What is Connor Jessup's background in cinema and television?
Connor William Jessup is an actor and filmmaker born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on June 23, 1994. He began his acting career at the age of eleven. Jessup gained recognition for his television roles, including Ben Mason in the science fiction series Falling Skies, which aired from 2011 to 2015, and Taylor Blaine in th...