Crossing Jordan

Jerry O'Connell has come a long way from being the "fat kid in Stand By Me". He certainly proves that he has blossomed into a gorgeous swan by emerging as one of the popular actors in the industry. Versatile and talented, he is also known to be a director and a producer. Over the years, he has stimulated substantial commentaries from critics and film viewers worldwide. In addition, his inclusion in the drama crime series Crossing Jordan has further established his stance in the television loop.
Born on February 17, 1974 in New York City, Jerry O'Connell studied at New York University where he majored in film and became part of the NYU fencing team. As an actor, he did commercial work at a young age and then landed a starring role on the television series My Secret Identity. He also starred in the movie Stand By Me. This was followed by several other projects like Calendar Girl, Body Shots, Mission to Mars, Kangaroo Jack, Jerry Maguire and Joe's Apartment. In addition, he also played Quinn Mallory in the series Sliders. As Detective Woody Hoyt, the police detective who is known to harbor romantic feelings for Jordan in the television series Crossing Jordan, Jerry O'Connell definitely intensifies the viewer's curiosity towards the plot of the show. Moreover, his character enables him to be hunky and even more charming in the public eye.