Jerry O’Connell Bio: Net Worth, Wife, Age, Children, Movies, Height, Parents, Twin Brother, TV Shows

Biography

Jerry O’Connell is a talented American actor, director, and television host, born February 17, 1974, in New York City.

Best known for his roles in Stand by Me (1986), Sliders (1995–2000), and Crossing Jordan (2002–2007), he has also appeared in films like Jerry Maguire (1996) and Scream 2 (1997).

O’Connell hosts The Talk and has voiced characters in animated series, such as Justice League. Married to actress Rebecca Romijn since 2007, they have twin daughters. He continues to work in television, film, and voice acting.

American actor and TV show host
Jerry O’Connell
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jeremiah O’Connell
Stage Name:	Jerry O’Connell
Born:	17 February 1974 (age 51 years old)
Place of Birth:	Manhattan, New York, United States
Nationality:	American
Education:	Professional Children’s School, New York University
Height:	188 cm
Parents:	Linda O’Connell, Michael O’Connell
Siblings:	Charlie O’Connell
Spouse:	Rebecca Romijn (m. 2007)
Girlfriend • Partner:	Giuliana Rancic (2003-2014), Nancy M. Pimental (2002), Melissa Joan Hart (2002), Estella Warren (2002), Melanie Lazenby (2002), Sarah Michelle Gellar (1999), Nadia Dajani (1996), Minette Walters (1993)
Children:	Dolly Rebecca Rose O’Connell, Charlie Tamara Tulip O’Connell
Occupation:	Actor • Director • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$20 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Jeremiah O’Connell, known professionally as Jerry O’Connell, was born on February 17, 1974, in New York City.

Raised in Manhattan, he is the eldest son of Linda O’Connell, a special education teacher in New Jersey, and Michael O’Connell, an art director at an advertising agency originally from the United Kingdom.

He has one younger sibling, brother Charlie O’Connell, who is also an actor.

O’Connell‘s ethnicity reflects a diverse heritage: half Irish (with his paternal grandfather from County Cork, Ireland, and his maternal grandmother from Belfast, Northern Ireland), one-quarter Italian, and one-quarter Polish.

His maternal grandfather was Charles S. Witkowski, who served as the 34th mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey.

Regarding religion, O’Connell is reported to be Roman Catholic.

For his education, O’Connell attended the Professional Children’s School in Manhattan during his teenage years.

He later studied at New York University from 1991 to 1994, majoring in film while also studying screenwriting and competing on the university’s fencing team, where he eventually became captain of the sabre squad.

He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1995.

Career

Jerry O’Connell’s multifaceted career spans acting, directing, producing, and hosting, with an impressive body of work across film, television, and voice acting.

He began his journey in entertainment at just 11 years old, gaining widespread attention for his breakout role as Vern Tessio in the 1986 classic Stand by Me. His early years in Hollywood featured roles in The Room Upstairs (1987) and guest appearances on shows like Charles in Charge (1988).

In 1992, O’Connell took on the lead role in the Canadian series My Secret Identity, followed by his acclaimed portrayal of Quinn Mallory in the sci-fi cult hit Sliders (1995–2000). He went on to star in popular films such as Jerry Maguire (1996), playing Frank Cushman; Scream 2 (1997), as Derek Feldman; and Mission to Mars (2000).

O’Connell further cemented his television presence with his long-running role as Detective Woody Hoyt in Crossing Jordan (2002–2007), appearing in 88 episodes. He also enjoyed recurring parts in hit shows like Las Vegas (2004–2006) and The Defenders (2010–2011).

As a voice actor, O’Connell is well-known for portraying Superman in animated features, including Justice League Dark (2017) and Reign of the Supermen (2019). He also voiced Commander Jack Ransom in Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020–2024). His other notable television appearances include Billions (2016–2020) as Steven Birch and Carter (2018–2019) as Harley Carter.

Beyond acting, O’Connell has explored directing and producing, contributing creatively to Sliders and other projects. Since 2019, he has co-hosted CBS’s The Talk, where his humor and charm have made him a daytime TV favorite.

He also serves as host of Pictionary (2022–present) and appeared on Celebrity Big Brother (2022), further showcasing his versatility and charisma across multiple entertainment platforms.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Jerry O’Connell
• Instagram: Jerry O’Connell (@mrjerryoc)
• Twitter: Jerry O’Connell (@MrJerryOC) / X

Personal Life

Jerry O’Connell is 51 years old, having been born on February 17, 1974.

He has been married once, to actress and former model Rebecca Romijn, whom he wed on July 14, 2007, in a private ceremony at their home in Calabasas, California.

The couple first met in 2004 at a Maxim Hot 100 party, shortly after Romijn‘s separation from her previous husband, John Stamos. They began dating soon after.

Together, they have two children: twin daughters Dolly Rebecca Rose O’Connell and Charlie Tamara Tulip O’Connell, born on December 28, 2008.

O’Connell stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm).

Prior to his marriage, O’Connell had a notable dating history in the entertainment industry. He was romantically linked to journalist and TV host Giuliana Rancic from 2003 to 2004.

In 2002, he briefly dated actress and writer Nancy M. Pimental, actress Melissa Joan Hart, actress Estella Warren, and businesswoman Melanie Lazenby.

Earlier, in 1999, he dated actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, whom he had known since attending the same high school in New York; however, their relationship was short-lived and ended after graduation.

Other reported relationships include actress Nadia Dajani in 1996 and Minette Walters in 1993.

Net Worth

Jerry O’Connell, the American actor, director, and television host known for roles in Stand by Me (1986) and Sliders (1995–2000), has an estimated net worth of $20 million.

This figure represents the combined net worth of the actor and his wife, actress Rebecca Romijn, and is derived from his decades-long career in film, television, voice acting, and hosting gigs, including The Talk (2019–present).

Sources of income include salaries from projects such as Crossing Jordan (2002–2007) and voice work in Star Trek: Lower Decks, as well as endorsements and real estate investments. O’Connell‘s financial stability is bolstered by his ongoing work in entertainment, with no major reported fluctuations in recent years.

Filmography

Movies

• 1986: Stand by Me – Vern Tessio
• 1987: The Room Upstairs – Carl
• 1988: Ollie Hopnoodle’s Haven of Bliss – Ralph Parker
• 1993: Calendar Girl – Scott Foreman
• 1995: Blue River – Lawrence Sellars
• 1996: Joe’s Apartment – Mark
• 1996: Jerry Maguire – Frank Cushman
• 1997: Scream 2 – Derek Feldman
• 1999: Body Shots – Michael Penorisi
• 2000: Mission to Mars – Phil Ohlmyer
• 2001: Tomcats – Michael Delaney
• 2002: Buying the Cow – David Collins
• 2002: The New Guy – Highland Party Twin
• 2003: Kangaroo Jack – Charlie Carbone
• 2004: Fat Slags – Sean Cooley
• 2005: Yours, Mine & Ours – Max Algrant
• 2006: The Alibi – Businessman
• 2006: Man About Town – David Lilly
• 2006: Room 6 – Lucas Dylan
• 2008: Baby on Board – Curtis Marks
• 2009: Obsessed – Ben
• 2010: Piranha 3D – Derrick Jones
• 2013: Scary Movie 5 – Christian Grey
• 2014: Veronica Mars – Sheriff Dan Lamb
• 2014: Space Station 76 – Steve
• 2015: A Mermaid’s Tale – Matt
• 2017: Wish Upon – Previous Owner / John
• 2018: Deep Murder – Doug Dandy
• 2019: Satanic Panic – Samuel Ross
• 2020: The F**k-It List – Jeffrey Blackmore
• 2021: Endangered Species – Mitch Hanover
• 2023: The Donor Party – Peter

TV Shows

• 1987: The Equalizer – Bobby (Episode: “Christmas Presence”)
• 1988: Charles in Charge – David Landon (Episode: “The Organization Man”)
• 1988–1991: My Secret Identity – Andrew Clements (Main role, 72 episodes)
• 1992: Camp Wilder – Brody Wilder (Main role, 20 episodes)
• 1995: The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky – Frank McBride (TV movie)
• 1995–2000: Sliders – Quinn Mallory (Main role, 70 episodes; also producer for 18 episodes)
• 1999: The ’60s – Brian Herlihy (TV miniseries)
• 2001: Night Visions – Andy (Episode: “Rest Stop”)
• 2002: Going to California – Pete Rossock (2 episodes)
• 2002–2007: Crossing Jordan – Detective Woody Hoyt (Main role, 88 episodes)
• 2004–2006: Las Vegas – Detective Woody Hoyt (Recurring role, 5 episodes)
• 2007: On the Lot – Himself / Host (Reality competition series)
• 2007: Ugly Betty – Joel (Episode: “Derailed”)
• 2008: Carpoolers – Laird (Main role, 13 episodes)
• 2008: Samantha Who? – Craig (2 episodes)
• 2009: Midnight Bayou – Declan Fitzpatrick (TV movie)
• 2010: Eastwick – Colin Friesen (Episode: “Magic Snow and Creepy Gene”)
• 2010–2011: The Defenders – Pete Kaczmarek (Main role, 18 episodes)
• 2012: Mockingbird Lane – Herman Munster (TV movie)
• 2013: Satisfaction – Oliver (Main role, Canadian series)
• 2013–2014: We Are Men – Stuart Strickland (Main role, 7 episodes)
• 2014: The League – Father Muldoon (Episode: “The Heavenly Fouler”)
• 2015: Significant Mother – Bob Babcock (2 episodes)
• 2016: Mistresses – Robert (3 episodes)
• 2016–2020: Billions – Steven Birch (Recurring role, 7 episodes)
• 2017: Fresh Off the Boat – Himself (Episode: “It’s a Plastic Pumpkin, Louis Huang”)
• 2018–2019: Carter – Harley Carter (Main role, 20 episodes; also executive producer)
• 2019–present: The Talk – Himself / Co-host
• 2020: The Neighborhood – Himself (Episode: “Welcome to the New Pastor”)
• 2021: The Masked Singer – Himself / Guest Panelist (Episode: “Group A Finals”)
• 2022: Celebrity Big Brother – Himself (Contestant, Season 3)
• 2022–present: Pictionary – Himself / Host
• 2023: The Real Love Boat – Himself / Host

Voice Acting

• 1997–1998: What a Cartoon! – Various characters (2 episodes)
• 2004: Justice League Unlimited – Captain Marvel (2 episodes)
• 2010: Superman/Shazam!: The Return of Black Adam – Captain Marvel (Short)
• 2013: Fish Hooks – Sterling Hamsterton (Episode: “Milo’s Magical Shake”)
• 2015–2016: Jake and the Never Land Pirates – Pip the Pirate Genie (5 episodes)
• 2016–2019: Justice League Action – Atom / Ray Palmer (Recurring role)
• 2017: Justice League Dark – Superman (Direct-to-video)
• 2018: The Death of Superman – Superman (Direct-to-video)
• 2019: Reign of the Supermen – Superman (Direct-to-video)
• 2019: Batman: Hush – Superman (Direct-to-video)
• 2020: Justice League Dark: Apokolips War – Superman (Direct-to-video)
• 2020–2024: Star Trek: Lower Decks – Commander Jack Ransom (Main role)
• 2022: Ballers – Joe Krutel (Episode: “Players Only”)

Directing

• 1999: Sliders – Directed 5 episodes (Season 5)

Producing

• 1999–2000: Sliders – Producer (18 episodes)
• 2018–2019: Carter – Executive Producer (20 episodes)