Connor Jessup: 13 facts about the Locke & Key actor you need to know
Find out Connor Jessup's age, height and everything else about him here.
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1. Everything you need to know about Connor Jessup.
Connor Jessup may be well known now for his starring role in Locke & Key on Netflix now but he’s been acting on screen for over a decade. Get to know the talented actor and find out all of the TV shows and films he’s appeared in here. [Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix]
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2. How old is Connor Jessup?
Connor Jessup was born in 1994. His birthday is 23 June. This makes him 26 years old. [@connorwjessup via Instagram]
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3. How tall is Connor Jessup?
Connor Jessup is 5 feet 11 inches tall. His height is 1.8 in metres. [@connorwjessup via Instagram]
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4. Where is Connor Jessup from? Is he Canadian?
Connor Jessup is Canadian. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. Connor now spends time in the US as well as Canada for his acting work. [@younggoth via Instagram]
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5. Who plays Tyler in Locke & Key on Netflix?
Connor Jessup is the actor who plays Tyler Locke in Locke & Key on Netflix. Tyler is Rendell and Nina Locke’s eldest child. He is Kinsey and Bode’s older brother and one of the main characters in the show. This is Connor’s first role in a Netflix series. [Netflix]
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6. Connor Jessup starred as Simon in The Saddle Club.
One of Connor’s first major TV roles was in the Australian-Canadian children series The Saddle Club. Connor played young horse-rider Simon Atherton and he was part of the main cast in season 3 of the show. [ABC]
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7. Who plays Ben Mason in Falling Skies?
Connor Jessup is perhaps most famous for playing Ben Mason in the post-apocalyptic drama Falling Skies on TNT. Ben Mason is the son of lead character and history professor Tom. He starts out the series as a bookish nerd but the apocalypse changes him drastically. Connor starred in Falling Skies for all five of its seasons. [TNT]
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8. Connor Jessup starred in two seasons of American Crime.
Connor Jessup starred in award-winning ABC anthology drama American Crime in 2016 and 2017. In season 2 he played closeted teen Taylor Blaine and in season 3 he played drug addict Coy Henson. [ABC]
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9. What movies has Connor Jessup has been in?
Connor Jessup has appeared in many movies including the American noir-thriller Strange But True and many Canadian teen dramas. He is best known for playing the lead roles in the films Closet Monster and Blackbird. [Elevation Pictures]
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10. Connor Jessup is a director and writer as well as an actor.
Connor Jessup has written and directed five short films. Little Coffins, Boy, Crazy House, Lira’s Forest and Night Flight were all created by Connor. He says he is hugely inspired by Japanese film and he cites Hirokazu Kore-Era and Yasujirō Ozu as two of his biggest inspirations. [@connorwjussp via Instagram]
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11. Is Connor Jessup gay?
Connor Jessup is gay. He came out publicly via Instagram in June 2019. He wrote: "I knew I was gay when I was thirteen, but I hid it for years. I’ve been out for years in my private life, but never quite publicly. I’m grateful to be gay. To all the queers, deviants, misfits, and lovers in my life: I love you. I love you. Happy Pride!" [@connorwjessup via Instagram]
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12. Connor Jessup is dating Miles Heizer.
Connor Jessup is dating 13 Reasons Why star Miles Heizer. It’s unclear exactly when the two actors became boyfriends but the two stars often appear on each other’s Instagram pages. In February 2020, Connor confirmed their relationship by posting a Valentine's Day photo of the two of them with the caption: "I’m late but I love you, you’re good, you make me better, happy v+1 day". [@connorwjessup via Instagram]
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13. What is Connor Jessup’s net worth?
Connor Jessup is estimated to have a net worth of roughly $14 million. [@connorwjessup via Instagram]
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14. Is Connor Jessup on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat?
Connor Jessup is on Instagram and Twitter, but he doesn’t have a public Snapchat account. You can follow him on @connorwjessup on Instagram and @connorjessup on Twitter. He has over 41,400 followers on Instagram and over 34,400 followers on Twitter. [@connorwjessup via Instagram]
