John Connors

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

33

Gender

Male

Birthday

1990-01-05 (35 years old)

Place of Birth

London, England

John Connors

Biography

John Connors the first Irish Traveller (Minceir) Director is also an Irish actor, screenwriter, documentary filmmaker, playwright and human rights activist who has broken new ground for his minority community in Ireland. He is best known for his role as Patrick Ward in the Irish crime drama series Love/Hate and for Cardboard Gangsters in which he won best actor at the 2018 Irish film and television awards. John Connors directorial debut was in 2016 where he co-directed and presented John Connors, The Travellers, winning the 2018 IFTA for best documentary series. The same year, he won the best actor IFTA for Cardboard Gangsters. Directing is now his main focus. He directed a short doc/drama called "Eden" premiering in Galway Film Fleadh, 2018. John co-wrote the award winning script "Innocent Boy" and later directed the film, which received a special mention in VMDIFF 2020 and went on to tour the international film festival circuit, winning international recognition. John's debut documentary "Endless Sunshine on a Cloudy Day" won both critical acclaim and the Virgin Media Dublin International Film Festival, Audience Award in 2020. Also, being officially selected for Raindance Film Festival in 2020. Later in 2021 also won the prestigious Radharc award for excellence in documentary filmmaking. John's feature debut drama "The Black Guelph" won best film at Oldenburg International Film Festival in September 2022. It also picked up the best actor award. John was named one of the 50 most incredible people who are shaping modern Ireland - Irish independent, 2017. He was named in the 22, twenty something's that are likely to influence Ireland and the world" - Irish Times, 2018

Known For

  • The Gentlemen

    The Gentlemen

  • The Alienist

    The Alienist

  • Love/Hate

    Love/Hate

  • Love/Hate

    Love/Hate

  • Sunrise

    Sunrise

  • Monged

    Monged

  • Rebellion

    Rebellion

  • The Letters

    The Letters

  • Re-Creation

    Re-Creation

  • Wild Goose Lodge

    Wild Goose Lodge

  • Jack and Ralph Plan a Murder

    Jack and Ralph Plan a Murder

  • The Young Offenders

    The Young Offenders

  • The Black Guelph

    The Black Guelph

  • Broken Law

    Broken Law

  • Horseshoe

    Horseshoe

  • Stalker

    Stalker

  • Swing Bout

    Swing Bout

  • Seanie & Flo

    Seanie & Flo

  • Cardboard Gangsters

    Cardboard Gangsters

  • The Secret Scripture

    The Secret Scripture

  • Black Medicine

    Black Medicine

  • Crazy Love

    Crazy Love

  • Once Upon a Time in Hell’s Kitchen

    Once Upon a Time in Hell’s Kitchen

  • A Bend in the River

    A Bend in the River

  • Creep Hunters

    Creep Hunters

  • King of the Travellers

    King of the Travellers

  • Barry Versus The Binman

    Barry Versus The Binman

  • Sicar

    Sicar

  • Breathe

    Breathe

  • Agape

    Agape

  • Release

    Release

  • Where The Road Meets The Sky

    Where The Road Meets The Sky

  • Mary, Martin and Ben

    Mary, Martin and Ben