His film debut as a teenaged skinhead, in the comingofage drama this is england 2006, heralded his propensity for playing. In angelina jolies new movie unbroken, rising british actor jack oconnell plays louis zamperini, a world war ii soldier whose plane crashes in the pacific ocean. Born and raised in derby, he trained in acting at the central junior television workshop in nearby nottingham, which led to roles in film, television, and theatre. Academy award winner angelina jolie directs and produces unbroken, an epic drama that follows the incredible life of olympian and war hero louis louie zamperini jack oconnell who, along with two other crewmen, survived in a raft for 47 days after a nearfatal plane crash in wwii only to be caught by the japanese navy and sent to a prisonerofwar camp. Greg smith had his work cut out for him when angelina jolie called. Academy award winner angelina jolie directs and produces this epic drama that follows the incredible life of olympian and war hero louis louie zamperini jack oconnell who, along with two other crewmen, survived on a raft for 47 days after a nearfatal plane crash in wwii only to be caught by the japanese navy and sent to a prisonerofwar camp. Jack oconnells most popular book is the resurrectionist. Anyone who sees unbroken or any of his recent films, for. Another jack oconnell film a superb role for this young actor with a storyline based upon a true story. Angelina jolie talks unbroken and her brilliant new star, jack o.
Dec 22, 2014 jack oconnell is the breakout star of angelina jolies new movie, unbroken by christopher rosen corrects spelling of oconnell angelina jolie, who directed and produced the film unbroken, poses for a photo with actor jack oa connell after a press conference following the moviea s world premiere in sydney, australia, tuesday, nov. That said, i still think o connell has one of the best twisted imaginations out there right now. Welcome to jack oconnell web, your newest source for the british actor jack oconnell. Jack oconnell nabs louis zamperini role in angelina jolie. Unbroken interview jack oconnell 2014 drama movie hd. Jack oconnell talks about being directed by an actor angelina jolie, no less in unbroken.
And i was halfway through his book, and i found myself inspired and on fire, and feeling. Jan 01, 2008 i am a big fan of jack o connell, and i usually love his books. He got his scrap book out and i went through his highlights. Books by jack oconnell author of the resurrectionist. Unbroken star jack oconnell on empathizing with prisoners. At least he did until the age of, when a drama teacher suggested he should audition for television roles. Dec 14, 2014 stefan pape from heyuguys interviews jack o connell for his movie unbroken which is directed by angelina jolie. He was in sydney, australiahis adopted hometownwhen he was asked to come and train jack oconnell in the ways of a 1930s. Jack went to saint benedict catholic school, and began acting professionally playing connor. After waiting years to get a lou zamperini biopic up and running, universal pictures looks ready to get unbroken off the ground dating it. The epic war drama, directed by angelina jolie, is based on the incredible life of.
Mar 31, 2015 it brings a lot of responsibilities as well, but is intensely rewarding. With jack oconnell, miyavi, domhnall gleeson, garrett hedlund. Dec 24, 2014 in angelina jolies new movie unbroken, rising british actor jack oconnell plays louis zamperini, a world war ii soldier whose plane crashes in the pacific ocean. Growing up in derby, england, jack oconnell saw his future on the soccer field. A stunning film debut soon followed as violent youngster pukey nicholls in shane meadows 2006 comingofage drama this is england, and oconnell. Another jack o connell film a superb role for this young actor with a storyline based upon a true story. Jul 10, 20 after waiting years to get a lou zamperini biopic up and running, universal pictures looks ready to get unbroken off the ground dating it for dec. Jolie can barely hear oconnell, her young star, deliver his lines, and for a. It brings a lot of responsibilities as well, but is intensely rewarding. Without giving too much of it away, its about louis zamperini played by jack oconnell, who learns about the value of forgiveness. Jack o connell talks unbroken, angelina jolies directing style, what the last year has been like, sundance, yann demanges 71, and more facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolie, 71 and more. Dec 07, 2014 as of boxing day, jack oconnell will become hollywoods latest leading man when he stars in unbroken, a new film directed by angelina jolie in which he plays louis zamperini the olympian.
After a nearfatal plane crash in wwii, olympian louis zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before hes caught by the japanese navy and sent to a prisonerofwar camp. Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolies directing style, what. Martin freeman,richard armitage,orlando bloom,lee pace, ev lilly, daniele rizzo duration. I am a big fan of jack oconnell, and i usually love his books. Jack oconnell learned a lot about acting from his first head butt. Jun 05, 2014 growing up in derby, england, jack oconnell saw his future on the soccer field. That said, i still think oconnell has one of the best twisted imaginations out there right now. He dyed his natural brown hair black to appear more italian for the role. Jack oconnell as louis zamperini on an athletics track in unbroken. Dec 16, 2014 as the stars of angelina jolies unbroken, jack oconnell and miyavi play adversaries on opposite sides of world war ii. Despite portraying italianamerican wwii veteran louis zamperini in the film unbroken, jack himself is not of italian descent.
The site aims to provide you with all the latest news, photos, media, and more on jack and his career. Jack oconnell has 16 books on goodreads with 3254 ratings. Jack oconnell was born in alvaston, derby, england, to alison j. After starring in the uk drama skins and david mackenzies acclaimed starred up, young jack oconnell has landed his biggest role yet. I was doing a scene with stephen graham in this is england, recalls. Angelina jolie talks unbroken and her brilliant new star. Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolies directing style, what the last year has been like, sundance, yann demanges 71, and more facebook messenger click the.
She picked up hillenbrands book and, about halfway through. Oct 16, 2014 academy award winner angelina jolie directs and produces unbroken, an epic drama that follows the incredible life of olympian and war hero louis louie zamperini jack oconnell who. It is though a brutal and cruel story which centres around the terrible treatment of prisoners of war during the 2nd world war by the japanese military, the. It is though a brutal and cruel story which centres around the terrible treatment of prisoners of war during the 2nd world war by the japanese military, the film ends with hope but many scars remain. Stefan pape from heyuguys interviews jack oconnell for his movie unbroken which is directed by angelina jolie. Jack oconnell is the breakout star of angelina jolies new. Jack oconnell to star in angelina jolies unbroken variety. Ten years ago, jack oconnell was sleeping rough on park benches to attend auditions. Dec 18, 2014 diy talk to the phenomenally talented jack o connell about his role as louie zamperini in unbroken. The movie is based on the incredible true story of louis zamperini. You may recognize jack from the television series skins or from the films starred up, unbroken, and money monster. Angelina jolie talks unbroken and her brilliant new star, jack oconnell by sara vilkomerson november 28, 2014 at 02. Directed by edward zwick the last samurai, glory, trial by fire stars jack oconnell as willingham, a man on death row for allegedly murdering his children in an arson fire.
Jolie is seated in a room at a beverly hills hotel, flanked by two of the stars of her film, jack oconnell and singersongwriter miyavi, who play zamperini and watanabe, respectively. Jack oconnell born 1 august 1990 is an english actor. The film tells the incredible true story of louis zamperini jack oconnell, a former. Dec 16, 2014 after starring in the uk drama skins and david mackenzies acclaimed starred up, young jack o connell has landed his biggest role yet. Unbroken 2014 jack oconnell as louis zamperini imdb. As of boxing day, jack oconnell will become hollywoods latest leading man when he stars in unbroken, a new film directed by angelina jolie in which he plays louis zamperini the olympian. Anyone who sees unbroken or any of his recent films, for that matter will understand why. James mcavoy presenting jack oconnell the ee rising star. Now hes the talk of hollywood for his lead role in angelina jolies world war two epic unbroken. Welcome to jack o connell web, your newest source for the british actor jack o connell. Academy award winner angelina jolie directs and produces unbroken, an epic drama that follows the incredible life of olympian and war hero louis louie zamperini jack o connell who, along with two other crewmen, survived in a raft for 47 days after a nearfatal plane crash in wwii only to be caught by the japanese navy and sent to a prisonerofwar camp. The up and coming star of angelina jolies unbroken on his breakout role and.
Nov 18, 2014 jolie is seated in a room at a beverly hills hotel, flanked by two of the stars of her film, jack oconnell and singersongwriter miyavi, who play zamperini and watanabe, respectively. At the time, young british actor jack oconnell was generating buzz in casting circles for his work in the gritty indie this is england and on the u. His mother is english, and worked at british midland, and his father was irish from county kerry, and worked on the railways for bombardier. Venicemase interview with unbroken star jack oconnell. Nov 28, 2014 at the time, young british actor jack oconnell was generating buzz in casting circles for his work in the gritty indie this is england and on the u. Jack o connell born 1 august 1990 is an english actor. I liked this one, but didnt love it, probably because its emotional center is a fatherson relationship. Dec 25, 2014 ten years ago, jack o connell was sleeping rough on park benches to attend auditions. Angelina jolie, jack oconnell, garrett hedlund, miyavi, and finn wittrock talk about the making of unbroken, working with the coen brothers, and more. Angelina jolie interview angelina jolie on unbroken.
Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolie, 71 and. Jack o connell was born in alvaston, derby, england, to alison j. The film is an adaptation of the bestselling book of the same name and as you watch the story unfold, its hard to stomach that this really. Unbroken interview jack oconnell 2014 drama movie hd an epic drama that follows the incredible life of olympian and war hero louis. Dec 24, 2014 angelina jolie, jack o connell, garrett hedlund, miyavi, and finn wittrock talk about the making of unbroken, working with the coen brothers, and more. Jack oconnell describes the tough days shooting unbroken. Unbroken star jack oconnell explains the derby phrase. Particularly the chance to help draw out the best in young actors, like jack oconnell in unbroken, who is a remarkable talent. The true story of cameron todd willingham and elizabeth gilbert is told in the new film, trial by fire. Particularly the chance to help draw out the best in young actors, like jack o connell in unbroken, who is a remarkable talent. Jan 20, 2015 jack oconnell im gesprach mit cinemakorrespondent scott orin uber seine rolle in angelina jolies weltkriegsdrama unbroken.
Angelina jolie, jack oconnell, and more talk the making of unbroken. Jack oconnell talks unbroken, angelina jolies directing style, what the last year has been like, sundance, yann demanges 71, and more facebook messenger click the button below and wait for a. Diy talk to the phenomenally talented jack oconnell about his role as louie zamperini in unbroken. Jack oconnell was one of three young actors who had recently tested for the role of the young louis zamperini in unbroken, the angelina. Without giving too much of it away, its about louis zamperini played by jack o connell, who learns about the value of forgiveness. The movie starts off with him in on assignment in a military aircraft that looses its hydraulics after being shot on assignment, but still manages to return and make an emergency landing. Not as irish as i would like to be star worked hard to make it in hollywood and is very proud of his irish roots fri, may 27, 2016, 05. Jul 10, 20 jack oconnell was one of three young actors who had recently tested for the role of the young louis zamperini in unbroken, the angelina joliedirected biopic that universal has just dated for.
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