Con O'Neill is a renowned English actor, primarily recognized for his exceptional work in musicals. Born in 1966 in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, a popular holiday destination on the coast of the Bristol Channel, O'Neill's career in acting began at the Everyman Theatre of Liverpool.
O'Neill's breakthrough role came in 1988 when he won the "Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Musical" for his portrayal of Michael "Mickey" Johnstone in the musical "Blood Brothers" by Willy Russell. He later reprised this role in Broadway productions and was nominated for the "Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical" in 1993.
In the 1990s, O'Neill transitioned to television, landing recurring roles in the comedy-drama series "Moving Story" (1994-1995) and "Real Women" (1998-1999). He also appeared in the comedy-drama film "Bedrooms and Hallways" (1998) and the neo-noir film "The Last Seduction II" (1999).
Throughout the 2000s, O'Neill continued to work in television, taking on guest-star roles and recurring parts in series such as "Always and Everyone" (1999-2002),"Criminal Justice" (2008-2009),and "The Bible" (2013). He also appeared in the biographical film "Telstar: The Joe Meek Story" (2008) and the drama film "The Kid" (2010).
In the 2010s, O'Neill's work continued to span various genres and mediums. He voiced the character Titchy Gren in the video game "Dark Souls II" (2014) and appeared in the sitcom "Uncle" (2014-2017). He also played supporting roles in the comedy-drama series "Cucumber" (2015) and "Happy Valley" (2014-2016).
In addition to his television and film work, O'Neill has appeared in stage productions, including the musical "Blood Brothers" and the play "The Lieutenant of Inishmore". His extensive career has earned him recognition and praise from critics and audiences alike.
