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Josh O’Connor
Known for
International breakthrough with the series The Durrells (2016-2019) and Netflix's The Crown (2022-2023) as Prince Charles, a role that earned him critical acclaim. Recognition with God's Own Country (2017), acclaimed at festivals, and Emma (2020). Starred in Challengers (2024) by Luca Guadagnino alongside Zendaya, one of the great recent cinema successes, La Chimera (2023) by Alice Rohrwacher, and The History of Sound (2025). A British actor spanning European auteur cinema and prestige drama, recognized for his sensitive range and presence in quality international productions.
Josh O’Connor
27 Movies
11 Series
International breakthrough with the series The Durrells (2016-2019) and Netflix's The Crown (2022-2023) as Prince Charles, a role that earned him critical acclaim. Recognition with God's Own Country (2017), acclaimed at festivals, and Emma (2020). Starred in Challengers (2024) by Luca Guadagnino alongside Zendaya, one of the great recent cinema successes, La Chimera (2023) by Alice Rohrwacher, and The History of Sound (2025). A British actor spanning European auteur cinema and prestige drama, recognized for his sensitive range and presence in quality international productions.
Movies
Plays Dr. Daniel Kellner
Disclosure Day
2026
Plays Patrick Zweig
Challengers
2024
Plays Fr. Jud Duplenticy
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
2025
Plays Ballroom Palace Guard
Cinderella
2015
Plays Mr. Elton
Emma.
2020
Plays Antony Penrose
Lee
2024
Plays Paul Sheringham
Mothering Sunday
2021
Plays David White
The History of Sound
2025
Plays Donaghy
Florence Foster Jenkins
2016
Plays Johnny Saxby
God's Own Country
2017
Plays Arthur
La Chimera
2023
Plays James Blaine Mooney
The Mastermind
2025
Plays Jamie
Hope Gap
2019
Plays Rich
The Program
2015
Plays Ed Montgomery
The Riot Club
2014
Producer
Plays Dusty
Rebuilding
2025
Plays Romeo
National Theatre Live: Romeo and Juliet
2021
Plays Joe Bonaparte
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
2026
Plays Jack
Dark Matter
Plays Jake
Only You
2019
Plays Zombie
The Eschatrilogy: Book of the Dead
2012
Plays Conor Healy
Aisha
2022
Plays Donald
Best Man
2016
Plays Andy
The Magnificent Eleven
2013
Plays Jamie
Bridgend
2015
Plays Max
Hide and Seek
2014
Writer
Plays Jonno
Bonus Track
2024
TV Shows
Plays Lawrence Durrell
The Durrells
2016
Plays Prince Charles
The Crown
2016
Plays P.C. Bobby Grace
Ripper Street
2012
Plays James
Peaky Blinders
2013
Plays Marius
Les Misérables
2018
Plays James
London Irish
2013
Plays Romeo
Great Performances
1971
Plays Leo Beresford
Father Brown
2013
Plays Piotr
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Charlie Stephenson
Lewis
2007
Plays Rob Fellows
Law & Order: UK
2009
Latest Trailers
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National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Full Filmography
National Theatre Live: Golden Boy
Joe Bonaparte
2026
Film
Disclosure Day
Dr. Daniel Kellner
2026
Film
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
Fr. Jud Duplenticy
2025
Film
Rebuilding
Dusty
2025
Film
The Mastermind
James Blaine Mooney
2025
Film
The History of Sound
David White
2025
Film
Bonus Track
Jonno
2024
Film
Lee
Antony Penrose
2024
Film
Challengers
Patrick Zweig
2024
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Josh O’Connor and where are they from?
Josh O’Connor is 36 years old, born on May 20, 1990 in Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Josh O’Connor?
Josh O’Connor is best known for roles in Cinderella, Disclosure Day, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery.
How many movies has Josh O’Connor been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 2012), Josh O’Connor has appeared in 27 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Josh O’Connor's first movie?
The career of Josh O’Connor began with The Eschatrilogy: Book of the Dead (2012).
What is Josh O’Connor's most recent movie or series?
Josh O’Connor's most recent release is Encountering the Unknown: Inside DISCLOSURE DAY, which premiered on July 21, 2026.
What TV shows has Josh O’Connor appeared in?
On television, Josh O’Connor has appeared in Peaky Blinders, Doctor Who, The Crown, Saturday Night Live.
Does Josh O’Connor have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Josh O’Connor's upcoming work includes: National Theatre Live: Golden Boy (2026).
Josh O’Connor
1990-05-20 · Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Joshua Mathias O'Connor (born May 20, 1990) is a British actor. After training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, he had supporting roles in television series such as Doctor Who in 2013 and Peaky Blinders in 2014. He had his breakthrough playing the lead role of a sheep farmer in Francis Lee's romantic drama God's Own Country (2017), for which he won a British Independent Film Award.
For portraying a young Charles III in the Netflix drama series The Crown (2019–2020), O'Connor won a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. He has since starred in the period dramas Emma (2020) and La Chimera (2023) as well as Luca Guadagnino's Challengers (2024) and Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man (2025).