Jerry O’Connell is an American actor and television host, born on February 17, 1974, in New York City.
He is known for his roles in the television series Sliders, My Secret Identity, and Crossing Jordan, as well as films like Stand by Me and Jerry Maguire.
Jerry was born to Linda, a Special Education teacher, and Michael O’Connell, an advertising agency art director. He is of Irish, Italian and Polish descent.
He began his acting career as a child, appearing in commercials and films.
Jerry attended New York University from 1991 to 1994, majoring in film, and later became a television host.
Siblings
Jerry has two siblings, a younger brother and a sister.
His younger brother, Charlie O’Connell, is also an actor.
Charlie was born on April 21, 1975, in New York City and is best known for his role in the TV series, Sliders, where he starred alongside Jerry.
He also appeared in films such as Dude, Where’s My Car? and The New Guy.
Jerry’s sister is Anna Sophia Berglund, who is a model and actress. She was born on January 23, 1986, in San Pedro, California.
Anna has appeared in various TV shows and films, including The Playboy Club and Cavemen. She has also modeled for Playboy and other publications.
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Career
Jerry’s career is diverse and spans over three decades.
He began his acting career as a child with a role in the film Stand By Me, which was a critical and commercial success.
Jerry’s performance in the film was praised, and it helped launch his career in Hollywood.
After Stand By Me, he appeared in various TV shows and films, including My Secret Identity, a science fiction series that aired from 1988 to 1991, and the film Jerry Maguire, where he played the role of a sports agent.
Jerry also starred in the TV series Sliders, which aired from 1995 to 1999, and played detective Woody Hoyt in the TV series Crossing Jordan from 2001 to 2007.
He has also worked as a producer and director, directing episodes of TV series such as Mistresses and Andi Mack.
Jerry has also hosted his own daytime talk show, Jerry O, and has appeared as a guest host on various TV shows.
In addition to his work in film and television, he has also lent his voice to animated series, video games and commercials.
Jerry has been nominated for various awards, including the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Teen Choice Award and has won the People’s Choice Award for Favorite TV Crime Drama Actor.
Personal life
Jerry is married to actress Rebecca Romijn, and they have twin daughters, Dolly and Charlie, who were born in 2008.
He has spoken about how his children have taught him to be more patient and how he enjoys spending time with them, even during lockdowns due to the pandemic.
Jerry has also joked about the challenges of parenting and how having twins has strengthened his bond with his wife.
Jerry and Romijn have been open about their family life and have shared their experiences of raising their daughters in interviews and on social media.
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