Jerry O'Connell
Known for
An American actor born in New York City, Jerry O'Connell first won hearts as the chubby, sensitive Vern in Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic 'Stand by Me' (1986). He grew into a lean leading man, playing the doomed jock in 'Scream 2' (1997) and headlining the cult sci-fi series 'Sliders' (1995). He later voiced Superman in animated features such as 'Justice League Dark: Apokolips War' (2020) and became a familiar television host. A genial, easygoing presence, he has moved comfortably between comedy, horror and voice work across a long career.
Jerry O'Connell
57 Movies
48 Series
An American actor born in New York City, Jerry O'Connell first won hearts as the chubby, sensitive Vern in Rob Reiner's coming-of-age classic 'Stand by Me' (1986). He grew into a lean leading man, playing the doomed jock in 'Scream 2' (1997) and headlining the cult sci-fi series 'Sliders' (1995). He later voiced Superman in animated features such as 'Justice League Dark: Apokolips War' (2020) and became a familiar television host. A genial, easygoing presence, he has moved comfortably between comedy, horror and voice work across a long career.
Movies
Plays Derek
Scream 2
1997
Plays Christian Grey
Scary Movie 5
2013
Plays Vern Tessio
Stand by Me
1986
Plays Jerry O'Connell
Livestream from Hell
2026
Plays Frank Cushman
Jerry Maguire
1996
Plays Tucker Wells
The Secret: Dare to Dream
2020
Plays Bickering Husband
Stop! That! Train!
2026
Plays Derrick Jones
Piranha 3D
2010
Plays Max Algrant
Yours, Mine & Ours
2005
Plays Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
Justice League Dark: Apokolips War
2020
Plays Superman / Clark Kent / Kal-El (voice)
Justice League: Throne of Atlantis
2015
Plays Superman (voice)
Justice League Dark
2017
Plays Ben
Obsessed
2009
Plays Michael Penorisi
Body Shots
1999
Plays Charlie Carbone
Kangaroo Jack
2003
Plays Highland High Party Twin #1
The New Guy
2002
Plays Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
The Death of Superman
2019
Plays Mitch Hanover
Endangered Species
2021
Plays Phil Ohlmyer
Mission to Mars
2000
Plays Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
The Death and Return of Superman
2019
Plays Michael Delaney
Tomcats
2001
Plays Clark Kent / Superman (voice)
Justice League vs. Teen Titans
2016
Plays Clark Kent / Superman / Cyborg Superman (voice)
Reign of the Supermen
2019
Plays Chad Bixley
Boy Band
2019
Plays Jeffrey Blackmore
The F**k-It List
2020
Plays The Coroner
Play Dead
2022
Plays Joe
Joe's Apartment
1996
Plays Lucas Dylan
Room 6
2006
Plays Superman / Kal-El / Clark Kent (voice)
Batman: Hush
2019
Plays Sheriff Dan Lamb
Veronica Mars
2014
Plays Captain Marvel (segment "The Return of Black Adam") (voice)
DC Showcase Original Shorts Collection
2010
Plays Captain Marvel (voice)
Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam
2010
Plays Glenn
Summer's Last Resort
2026
Plays Blaine
Wetware
2018
Plays Charlie (voice)
Pups Alone
2021
Plays Rich
Ballbuster
2020
Plays Businessman
The Alibi
2006
Plays Tim
The Donor Party
2023
Plays David Lilly
Man About Town
2006
Plays Curtis Marks
Baby on Board
2009
Plays Steve
Space Station 76
2014
Plays Matt
A Mermaid's Tale
2017
Plays The Milkman
Spilled Milk
2025
Plays David Collins
Buying the Cow
2002
Plays Scott Foreman
Calendar Girl
1993
Plays Joe Mulligan
The Lookalike
2014
Plays Carl
The Room Upstairs
1987
Plays Samuel Ross
Satanic Panic
2019
Plays Sean Cooley
Fat Slags
2004
Plays Hayden (voice)
Trolland
2016
TV Shows
Plays Woody Hoyt
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Andrew Clements
My Secret Identity
1988
Director
Plays Quinn Mallory
Sliders
1995
Plays Jack Ransom (voice)
Star Trek: Lower Decks
2020
Producer
Plays Harley Carter
Carter
2018
Plays Brody Wilder
Camp Wilder
1992
Plays Pete Kaczmarek
The Defenders
2010
Plays Henry
Burning Love
2012
Plays Laird Holcomb
Carpoolers
2007
Plays Stuart Weber
We Are Men
2013
Plays Steven Birch
Billions
2016
Plays Neal
Do Not Disturb
2008
Plays Woody Hoyt
Las Vegas
2003
Plays Atom (voice)
Justice League Action
2016
Plays Dr. Mike
Scream Queens
2015
Plays Georgie Cooper
The Big Bang Theory
2007
Plays Brian Herlihy
The '60s
1999
Plays Nightwing (voice)
The Batman
2004
Plays Jon Dunham
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
Plays Carl
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Jerry O'Connell / Barry Hatfield (voice)
Solar Opposites
2020
Plays Herman Munster
Mockingbird Lane
2012
Plays Attorney
Rex Is Not Your Lawyer
2010
Plays Arizona Jones (voice)
Fresh Beat Band of Spies
2015
Plays Pip the Pirate Genie
Jake and the Never Land Pirates
2011
Plays Jason (voice)
Where's Waldo?
2019
Plays Daniel
Marry Me
2014
Plays Bob Babcock
Significant Mother
2015
Plays Pete Rossock
Going to California
2001
Plays David Landon
Charles in Charge
1984
Latest Trailers
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Livestream from Hell
Full Filmography
Livestream from Hell
Jerry O'Connell
2026
Film
Summer's Last Resort
Glenn
2026
Film
Stop! That! Train!
Bickering Husband
2026
Film
Spilled Milk
The Milkman
2025
Film
Summer Gold
Rick Brackett
2023
Film
The Donor Party
Tim
2023
Film
Play Dead
The Coroner
2022
Film
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Commander Jack Ransom (voice) · 1 episode
2022–
TV
Pups Alone
Charlie (voice)
2021
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jerry O'Connell and where are they from?
Jerry O'Connell is 52 years old, born on February 17, 1974 in New York City, New York, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jerry O'Connell?
Jerry O'Connell is best known for roles in Stand by Me, Scream 2, Jerry Maguire.
How many movies has Jerry O'Connell been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Jerry O'Connell has appeared in 57 movies and 48 TV shows.
What was Jerry O'Connell's first movie?
The career of Jerry O'Connell began with Stand by Me (1986).
What is Jerry O'Connell's most recent movie or series?
Jerry O'Connell's most recent release is Livestream from Hell, which premiered on September 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Jerry O'Connell appeared in?
On television, Jerry O'Connell has appeared in The Big Bang Theory, Scream Queens, Billions, Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Jerry O'Connell
1974-02-17 · New York City, New York, USA
Jerry O'Connell (born February 17, 1974) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as Quinn Mallory in the television series Sliders, Andrew Clements in My Secret Identity, Vern Tessio in the film Stand by Me (1986), Joe in Joe's Apartment (1996), Frank Cushman in Jerry Maguire (1996), Derek in Scream 2 (1997), Michael in Tomcats (2001), Charlie Carbone in Kangaroo Jack (2003), and Detective Woody Hoyt on the drama Crossing Jordan. He starred as Pete Kaczmarek in the single 2010–2011 season of The Defenders. He also had a starring role in the comedy horror film Piranha 3D (2010). Currently, he voices Commander Jack Ransom on the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, is co-host of The Talk, and hosts a version of Pictionary syndicated on Fox stations.