Connor Jessup, a multi-talented individual, hails from Toronto, Canada, where his journey in the acting world began at the tender age of eleven.
Notably, Jessup has made a significant impact in the television landscape with his captivating performances in Netflix's fantasy series Locke & Key, released in 2020, and the Emmy-winning ABC drama American Crime, which premiered in 2015.
His impressive repertoire also includes critically acclaimed roles in independent films such as Blackbird, released in 2012, and Closet Monster, which debuted in 2015.
Beyond his acting accomplishments, Jessup is a multifaceted creative force, venturing into the realms of writing, directing, and producing. One of his notable directorial credits includes the documentary A.W. A Portrait of Apichatpong Weerasethakul, which was released in 2018 as part of the esteemed Criterion Collection.
Jessup has also penned and directed several short films, including Boy, which premiered in 2015, and Lira's Forest, released in 2017. Furthermore, he co-founded Big & Quiet Pictures, a production company, with producer Ashley Shields-Muir, solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
