Biography
Who is Oliver Jackson-Cohen?
Early life and education
Oliver Mansour Jackson-Cohen was born on October 24, 1986, in Westminster, United Kingdom. His mother is Betty Jackson, a fashion designer, and his father was also her business partner. He grew up with a multicultural family background involving English, Egyptian Jewish, and Tunisian Jewish heritage.
For his education, he attended the Lycee Francais Charles de Gaulle, a French-language school in London, which gave him a slight French accent. He also attended the Youngblood Theatre Company during weekends and later studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.
Acting career highlights
Oliver Jackson-Cohen began his acting career early, landing a small role in the television series Hollyoaks at the age of fifteen. He later appeared in the ITV series The Time of Your Life and the BBC adaptation Lark Rise to Candleford. In 2010, he played Damon in the romantic comedy Going the Distance and a hitman in the action film Faster.
He gained wider recognition for his work in horror television and film. He starred in the Netflix horror series The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor. He also portrayed the titular role of Adrian Griffin in the science fiction horror film The Invisible Man and appeared in the Apple TV+ series Surface.
Personal life
Oliver Jackson-Cohen resides in London. He previously was in a relationship with actress Jessica De Gouw, his co-star from the television series Dracula. In 2017, he shared that he had received a formal diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder stemming from child sexual abuse, which he drew upon for his performance in The Haunting of Hill House.
Birthday and age
Oliver Jackson-Cohen was born on October 24, 1986, which makes Oliver 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Oliver shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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