Eddie O'Connell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 1, 1960
- Age
- 66
- Active Years
- 1984–2018 (35 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
Eddie O'Connell is an English actor born in January 1960. He is best known for playing the lead role in the 1986 film Absolute Beginners. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a gas fitter. Although he had done some stage work and studied acting, he was very inexperienced when he was cast in the lead role of Absolute Beginners. Following that film, he worked steadily in television. His film credits also include appearances in Sexy Beast in the year 2000 and Johnny English Strikes Again in 2018. Over his career, he has accumulated ten known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
Career overview
Eddie O'Connell is an English actor born in January 1960. Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a gas fitter. He studied acting and completed some stage work, but was very inexperienced when he was cast in his best-known leading role in the 1986 film Absolute Beginners.
Following his work in Absolute Beginners, O'Connell continued to work steadily in television. His subsequent film credits include appearances in the 2000 film Sexy Beast and the 2018 film Johnny English Strikes Again. Across his career, he has accumulated ten known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) as G14 Nation Diplomat #1
- The Planman (2003) as Tommy Pargeter
- Sexy Beast (2001) as Bruno
- Anna Lee (1994) as Francis Leary
- Peak Practice (1993) as Sgt Dave Paxford
- Civvies (1992) as Jimmy Hammond
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Jason
- Absolute Beginners (1986) as Colin, Photographer / Narrator
- The Bill (1984)
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Eddie O'Connell best known for?
Eddie O'Connell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Johnny English Strikes Again (2018), Sexy Beast (2001), Peak Practice (1993), Unforgettable (1996).
When and where was Eddie O'Connell born?
Eddie O'Connell was born on January 1, 1960.
How many credits does Eddie O'Connell have?
Eddie O'Connell has 10 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated between 1984 and 2018.
What is Eddie O'Connell's background in cinema and television?
Eddie O'Connell is an English actor born in January 1960. He is best known for playing the lead role in the 1986 film Absolute Beginners. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a gas fitter. Although he had done some stage work and studied acting, he was very inexperienced when he was cast in the lead role of Absolute ...
Eddie O'Connell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sexy Beast (2001) as Bruno — aged about 41
- The Bill (1984) — aged about 24
- Peak Practice (1993) as Sgt Dave Paxford — aged about 33
- Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) as G14 Nation Diplomat #1 — aged about 58
- Birds of a Feather (1989) as Jason — aged about 29
- Film '72 (1971) as Self — aged about 11
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