Hugh O'Conor facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hugh O'Conor
O'Conor at JDIFF 2014
Born	(1975-04-19) 19 April 1975 (age 50) Dublin, Ireland
Occupation	Actor, director, writer
Years active	1985–present

Hugh O'Conor (born 19 April 1975) is an Irish actor, writer, and director. He is also a talented photographer. In 2020, he was named one of Ireland's top film actors by The Irish Times.

Hugh O'Conor's Acting Career

Hugh O'Conor started acting when he was young. His first movie role was in 1985. He acted alongside Liam Neeson in a film called Lamb.

Early Success and Awards

In 1990, Hugh won a Young Artist Awards. This was for his role in the famous movie My Left Foot. In the film, he played the younger version of Christy Brown. Christy Brown was an Irishman who had cerebral palsy. He could only control his left foot.

The movie was nominated for five Oscars. It won two, including Best Actor for Daniel Day-Lewis. Daniel Day-Lewis even mentioned Hugh in his acceptance speech. He said he "shared Christy's life with a remarkable young actor called Hugh O'Conor".

Hugh also starred in The Young Poisoner's Handbook. This film won a big award at the Sundance Film Festival in 1995.

Working on Award-Winning Films

In 2001, Hugh was part of the cast nominated for an award. This was for their performance in the movie Chocolat. The film was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture. It also received many nominations for other awards like the BAFTAs and Golden Globes.

In 2007, Hugh was nominated for Best Actor. This was at the Irish Film and Television Awards. He was recognized for his role in the movie Speed Dating.

Acting on Stage and Screen

Hugh has also performed in plays. In 2014, he won an award for Best Supporting Actor. This was for his role as the Fool in "King Lear" at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin.

He also appeared in the TV comedy show Your Bad Self in 2010. He worked with other well-known actors like Domhnall Gleeson. The show won an award for Best Entertainment in 2011.

Hugh O'Conor as a Director and Writer

Hugh is not just an actor; he also writes and directs films.

Short Films and Music Videos

His short film called Corduroy was shown at a big film festival in Berlin. It also won an award at the Clones Film Festival in 2010.

He has directed music videos too. In 2011, his videos for I Draw Slow and The Whileaways were nominated for awards.

Feature Films and Animated Works

In 2018, Hugh's first full-length movie as a director, Metal Heart, came out. His animated short film, The Overcoat, also premiered that year. The Overcoat won an award for Best Animated Sequence.

Hugh has received special awards for his work as a filmmaker. In 2018, he got the Jim Sheridan Award for Achievement in Irish Film. In 2019, he received the Dublin Film Critics' Circle Maverick award.

Hugh O'Conor's Personal Life

Hugh O'Conor was born in Dublin, Ireland, on April 19, 1975. His father is John O'Conor, a famous Irish pianist.

Hugh studied drama at Trinity College in Dublin. He also received a special scholarship called a Fulbright scholarship. This allowed him to study at NYU Film School in the United States.

Selected Film and Television Roles

Hugh O'Conor in 2007

Hugh O'Conor has been in many films and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:

Movies

Television Shows

Hugh O'Conor's Work as Writer and Director

Hugh has also worked behind the camera.