Hugh O’Conor Biography: Height, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Movies, Age, Awards, Parents, Religion

Hugh O’Conor, is an Irish actor, writer, director, and photographer. He gained international recognition as a child actor after portraying the young Christy Brown in the Academy Award-winning film My Left Foot.

Over the years, he has built a successful career across film, television, and theatre, later expanding into directing and screenwriting while earning recognition as one of Ireland’s accomplished film talents.

Hugh O'Conor
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Name:	Hugh O'Conor
Born:	April 19, 1975 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Dublin, Ireland
Nationality:	Irish
Ethnicity:	Irish
Height:	5 feet 8 inches (173 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	John O'Conor, Mary O'Conor
Siblings:	Keith O'Conor
Occupation:	Actor, Writer, Director, Photographer
Net Worth:	$3 million

Early Life and Education

Hugh O’Conor was born on April 19, 1975, in Dublin, Ireland. He is of Irish ethnicity and practices Christianity.

He was raised by his parents, John O’Conor and Mary O’Conor, alongside his brother, Keith O’Conor.

He developed an interest in acting at an early age before studying drama at the Samuel Beckett Centre at Trinity College Dublin.

His education continued after receiving a Fulbright Scholarship to attend the New York University Film School, where he further developed his filmmaking skills.

Career

Hugh O’Conor embarked on his acting career as a child, making his feature film debut opposite Liam Neeson in Lamb (1985).

His breakthrough arrived in 1989 after portraying the young Christy Brown in My Left Foot, a performance that earned him a Young Artist Award and widespread recognition.

During the following years, he appeared in productions including The Three Musketeers, The Young Poisoner’s Handbook, Chocolat, Bloom, Deathwatch, Metal Heart, Pilgrimage, Mary Shelley, and LOLA.

As his career progressed, O’Conor expanded beyond acting into writing and directing. He directed several acclaimed short films before helming feature-length projects, demonstrating his versatility behind the camera.

His work has also included theatre performances, television dramas, and independent cinema, establishing him as a respected figure in the Irish film industry. In 2020, The Irish Times listed him among Ireland’s greatest film actors.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Artist Award – Winner (My Left Foot)
• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination – Outstanding Performance by a Cast (Chocolat)
• Sundance Film Festival – The Young Poisoner’s Handbook (Grand Jury Prize-winning film cast)

Social Media

Hugh O’Conor does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Hugh O’Conor, 51 years old, has no publicly verified relationship status. There is no confirmed public information regarding his children. He stands 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall.

No verified past relationships have been documented. He has a strong interest in filmmaking, photography, writing, and visual storytelling, interests that complement his work as an actor and director.

Net Worth

Hugh O’Conor has accumulated an estimated net worth of $3 million USD. His income is primarily generated from acting in film and television productions, directing, screenwriting, photography, and other creative projects.

His long-standing presence in the entertainment industry, together with independent filmmaking and production work, has contributed significantly to his financial success.

Filmography

• Lamb (1985)
• Rawhead Rex (1986)
• Da (1988)
• My Left Foot (1989)
• The Three Musketeers (1993)
• Red Hot (1993)
• The Young Poisoner’s Handbook (1995)
• Hotel Splendide (2000)
• Chocolat (2000)
• Deathwatch (2002)
• Bloom (2003)
• Blueberry (2004)
• Botched (2007)
• Flick (2008)
• The Stag (2013)
• Pilgrimage (2017)
• Mary Shelley (2017)
• Metal Heart (2018)
• LOLA (2022)
• Worry World (2023)

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