Ruairi O’Connor, the first of his parents’ 4 children got his first on-screen action in 2012 in What Richard Did (2012). Years later, he got more roles on TV and in films such as Henry Tudor in The Spanish Princess (2019-2020), Ty Fitzgerald in The Morning Show (2021), and Arne Cheyenne Johnson in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).
He developed a passion for acting in his elementary school days and went on to master the art at the Lir Academy in Dublin.
Do You Know These 10 Fascinating Details About The Irish Actor?
1. Where Was He Born?
Ruairi O’Connor was born on 9th July 1991 in Howth, Dublin, Ireland, as the oldest of his parents 4 children. Initially, he was the only child of his parents until they welcomed three girls when he was 10. They are Melani, Ella, and Nicole. The arrival of the girls turned him from that little boy into a parent while also being a sibling.
He spent most of his teenage days in Howth until his family took charge of a stud farm in the countryside. It was a farm with horses.
2. O’Connor’s Educational Background
The 33 year-old had his education in Dublin. He attended Belvedere College, a secondary school in Rotunda, Dublin where he became fascinated with the theater, always visiting The O’Reilly Theater during lunch. He reminisced on his time there saying, he and Jack Reynor used to skip classes just to be on stage and turn everything upside down.
He subsequently gained admission into The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art, a part of Trinity College Dublin where he earned a bachelor’s degree in acting.
3. He Got His Biggest Movie Role in 2012 At 21
Professionally, the Irish actor got his first noteworthy role in 2012 in the Irish film What Richard Did (2012). He played the role of Niall after losing the title role to his friend Jack Reynor, but he wasn’t upset about it, saying he loved every bit of the part he played.
His second movie role didn’t come immediately until 4 years later after his graduation from the Lir Academy. Fresh out of drama school, he landed a role in the 2016 Irish comedy-drama Handsome Devil. Since then, he has featured in a number of films including Teen Spirit (2018) and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021).
4. The Howth Native Landed His Major TV Role In 2016
Four years after getting his first movie role, Ruairi O’Connor got his major role on TV. He was cast as Michael Vincent in Sky One series Delicious. The series ran for two years from 2016 to 2018.
2016 seemed like a busy year for him, having starred in two other series; Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope (2016) and My Mother And Other Strangers (2016). Two years later, he got another role big TV role in the 2019 STARZ mini-series The Spanish Princess. In the series, he played the role of Prince Harry Tudor alongside English actress Charlotte Hope who played the role of Catherine of Aragon.
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5. He Played The Role Of Arne Cheyenne Johnson In The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It
Arne Cheyenne Johnson was a 19-year-old boy who stabbed a 40-year-old Alan Bono more than 20 times with a pocketknife on 16th February 1981 in Brookline, Connecticut. It was during the court case that the trial of the killer became known as the “Devil Made Me Do It” case.
It was alleged that Johnson was possessed by demons after witnessing the exorcism of 11-year-old David Glatzel. He was convicted of first-degree manslaughter.
40 years after the cold-blood murder, a movie, The Conjuring: The Made Me Do It was made depicting the real-life story of the events that place. O’Connor was cast to play the role of Arne Cheyenne Johnson.
6. The Irish Actor Is Currently Dating Charlotte Hope
O’Connor is in a relationship with English actress, Charlotte Hope. The pair reportedly started dating in 2020. Interestingly, they co-starred in the 2019 TV series The Spanish Princess, with the Irish actor as Henry Tudor and the English actress as Catherine of Aragon.
On 27th February 2022, the lovebirds were spotted on the silver carpet at the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. They both shared a passionate kiss after arriving at the occasion.
Hope, born on 15th October 1991 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England made a name for herself both on TV and in film. She gained fair recognition for her role series such as Game of Thrones (2013-2016), and The Spanish Princess (2019-2020). Besides TV, she appeared in several films including The Theory Of Everything (2014) and The Nun (2018).
7. How Rich Is He?
Since making his first movie appearance in 2012, the The Spanish Princess actor earned some big roles on TV and in films. The roles culminated in more financial gains for him. As regards his net worth, it is estimated to be around $3 million. If he keeps getting more, his net worth would increase in the coming years.
8. His Height Is Above Average
As of 2016, Irish men have been placed at the 20th position in terms of height in the rankings of the world’s tallest countries. Based on the statistics, the average height of an Irish man is 5ft 10in (1.78m). Coincidentally, O’Connor’s height is 5ft 10in (1.78m) and his body weight is 73kg (160lbs).
9. What Is The Meaning Of Ruairi?
Ruairi is a name that has both Irish and Scottish origins. It is translated into English as “red-haired king”. People may wonder if his name has something to do with his hair color, but that is not the case. His hair color is dark brown.
10. His Filmography
Here are his works on TV and film:
