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Joshua O'Connor (born 20 May 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.
Josh O'Connor is known for his roles as Prince Charles in The Crown, Johnny Saxby in God's Own Country, and Mr. Elton in Emma. He has also written and composed for various projects, and won a Primetime Emmy for his performance in Bonus Track.
- January 1, 1
- 1.85 m
- Cheltenham, England, UK
- He initially didn't want to audition for The Crown. Despite playing such a famed member of the Royal family, O’Connor at first had no interest in auditioning for the role of Prince Charles.
- He won an Emmy the first time he attended the awards ceremony. After a two-season stint as a young Prince Charles in The Crown, O’Connor won his very first Primetime Emmy Award for the role in 2021, which, coincidentally, was the first time he ever attended the ceremony.
- He’s helped birth over 150 lambs. O’Connor didn’t grow up on a farm, but picked up farm skills later, during the filming for God’s Own Country (2017). In the film, O’Connor played Johnny Saxby, a young sheep farmer whose life is changed by a Romanian worker (played by Baptiste star Alec Secareanu) he meets.
- Drama helped him live with dyslexia. O’Connor has discussed what it is like having dyslexia, something the actor admitted to living with for many years.
Sep 19, 2021 · ‘The Crown’ Star Josh O’Connor Wins Emmy for Best Lead Drama Actor. He takes home the award with his first nomination for the Netflix series.
Apr 29, 2024 · The English actor talks about transforming into a cocky American tennis star, being schooled in tennis, and adjusting to the miseries of fame. He also reveals his musical preferences and his resistance to press tours.
Sep 19, 2021 · The British actor won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series award for his role as Prince Charles in Netflix's hit series. He thanked the cast, crew, directors, and his family in his acceptance speech.
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Josh O'Connor is a British actor who plays Prince Charles in The Crown. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has also appeared in God's Own Country, The Durrells and Les Misérables.
