Aaron O’Connell

Aaron O’Connell is an American model and actor.

Introduction: He is primarily known for his role as Wyatt Cryer in the prime-time television drama The Haves and the Have Nots, which aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He has also appeared in various Hallmark Channel movies and has had a successful career as a fashion model.

Date of Birth: April 8, 1986

Height: 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)

Place of Birth: Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

Family:

Parents’ Names: Mark Alan O’Connell (father, former Cincinnati Bengals player and current President of ChemStation of Indiana), Kathryn (Deeble) O’Connell (mother).
Spouse’s Name: Natalie Pack (married in 2018).
Children’s Names: Avery (son).
Relatives’ Names: He has three sisters: Amy, Abby, and Anna. His maternal grandfather, Wayne Deeble, was a pianist who taught him to play.

Profession: Actor, model.

Nationality: American

Religion: Information not readily available in the provided sources.

College or University Attended:

Cathedral High School (Indianapolis, Indiana) – graduated in 2004.
Purdue University – graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness from the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Biography and What Famous For:
Aaron O’Connell began his career in modeling while still in college, signing with Ford Models in 2006. He has since been featured in numerous prestigious publications like GQ, Vanity Fair, Vogue, and Vogue Paris, and has represented major brands such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Ralph Lauren, and Jockey.

His transition into acting began with studying at the Actors Studio in Chicago before moving to Los Angeles. He gained attention through commercials, notably a Liquid-Plumr ad that caught the eye of filmmaker Tyler Perry. This led to his most prominent role as Wyatt Cryer in Tyler Perry’s The Haves and the Have Nots, which aired from 2013 to 2021 on the Oprah Winfrey Network. The show significantly increased his visibility and fan base.

Beyond his work with Tyler Perry, O’Connell has become a familiar face on the Hallmark Channel, starring in numerous romantic comedies and holiday films, which have further broadened his appeal. His clean-cut image and charming demeanor have made him a popular choice for these family-friendly productions.

Have Participated (Selected Filmography):