Jerry O'Connell

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Characters played by Jerry O'Connell

Woody Hoyt — Crossing Jordan (2001)

Boston police detective who becomes a major figure in the series, partnering with Jordan Cavanaugh on investigations and later developing a romantic relationship with her. A regular part of the show's law-enforcement ensemble.

Quinn Mallory — Sliders (1995)

Alternate version of Quinn that resulted from the original Quinn inadvertently merging with the Quinn of a visited world.

Jack Ransom — Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020)

A Division Commander who oversees the Cerritos and former friend of Captain Freeman. Pragmatic and mission-focused, he represents Starfleet’s administrative and operational oversight. His complex history with Freeman adds tension to command-level decisions and ship assignments.

Vern Tessio — Stand by Me (1986)

Vern Tessio is Gordie's friend and the boy who brings the group its crucial information. After overhearing Billy and Charlie discussing the hidden body, he proposes finding it with Gordie, Chris, and Teddy. He takes part in the trek, the discovery, and the decision to report the body anonymously.

Derek Feldman — Scream 2 (1997)

College boyfriend of Sidney, initially suspected but ultimately innocent.

Frank Cushman — Jerry Maguire (1996)

Frank is a highly regarded quarterback prospect expected to be the number one NFL draft pick. After Jerry personally visits his family, Frank initially appears willing to remain with him, but he and his father secretly sign with Bob before the draft, becoming a major professional setback for Jerry.

Derrick Jones — Piranha 3D (2010)

Sleazy pornographer filming on the lake, becomes an unlikely survivor.

Phil Ohlmyer — Mission to Mars (2000)

Phil Ohlmyer is the technician accompanying Jim McConnell, Woody Blake, and Terri Fisher on the Mars Rescue mission. After reaching Mars, he stays behind to repair the Earth Return Vehicle while the others investigate the formation, and he is ordered to launch before the dust storm arrives.

Trip McNeely (uncredited) — Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

Trip is a graduate from Mike Dexter's high school who warns Mike that men like them are ordinary in college. He explains that he once dumped his girlfriend to pursue other women and failed, frightening Mike about his own future and prompting him to try winning Amanda back.

Clark Kent / Superman — Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020)

Alien superhero with immense physical powers and strong moral compass.

Clark Kent / Superman / Cyborg Superman — Reign of the Supermen (2019)

Clark Kent, later corrupted by the Eradicator into the Cyborg Superman.

Charlie Carbone — Kangaroo Jack (2003)

NYC mob associate turned salon owner, impulsive but loyal best friend to Louis

Career Overview

Jerry O'Connell has 111 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work spans 11 cinematic universes — most prominently Justice League Dark Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Crossing Jordan, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Stand by Me. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
111
Birth Date
1974-02-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 11 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q378672), public domain (CC0).