Oliver Jackson-Cohen: 15 facts about the Haunting of Bly Manor star you need to know
From Oliver Jackson-Cohen's age, height, net worth and girlfriend to his roles in Haunting of Bly Manor and The Invisible Man, get to know the actor here...
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1. Who is Oliver Jackson-Cohen? Get to know the Bly Manor actor here...
Thanks to his roles in Haunting of Hill House, The Invisible Man and now Haunting of Bly Manor, Oliver Jackson-Cohen is well on his way to becoming everyone’s favourite horror heartthrob. The English actor has already proven to be a fan fave thanks to his portrayal of Luke Crain in Hill House, now he’s back for more. From his age, height and previous roles, get to know the actor here… [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Veuve Clicquot]
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2. How old is Oliver Jackson-Cohen?
Oliver is 36 years old, and his birthday is on October 24th 1986. He’ll turn 37 in 2023. [Keith Mayhew/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)]
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3. How tall is Oliver Jackson-Cohen?
According to his IMDb page, Oliver Jackson-Cohen is around 6ft 1 inches tall. That’s 1.91m, if you’re wondering. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for dunhill]
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4. Where is Oliver Jackson-Cohen from? Is he English?
Despite donning a few different accents in Hill House and Bly Manor, Oliver is actually from England. He was born in Westminster, London. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Moet Hennessy]
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5. What is Oliver Jackson-Cohen's real accent?
Oliver’s real accent is English, although he says he speaks with a slight French accent after years of studying at Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in London. In Hill House, he speaks with an American accent and in Bly Manor, he speaks with a Scottish accent. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Dundas]
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6. Is Oliver Jackson-Cohen on Instagram?
Yes! Oliver is on Instagram and you can find him at @ojacksoncohen. Oh his grid, you’ll find adorable pictures of him and his co-stars including Victoria Pedretti and Elisabeth Moss, as well as red carpet snaps and photoshoots. [@ojacksoncohen via Instagram]
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7. Who is Oliver Jackson-Cohen's girlfriend? Is he married?
Oliver has reportedly been dating Australian actress Jessica De Gouw since 2013. The couple started dating after starring in NBC’s Dracula series together. They sometimes share glimpses into their relationship with fans on social media. Jessica’s on-screen roles include The Crown and Arrow. [David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Jaguar Land Rover]
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8. Oliver Jackson-Cohen plays Peter Quint in Haunting of Bly Manor
Oliver plays the role of Peter Quint in The Haunting of Bly Manor. Peter is a mysterious figure who Ddani Clayton (Victoria Pedretti) first notices lurking around the house. Peter is an associate of Henry Wingrave, and escorts Rebecca Jessel to Bly Manor after she is hired to become Miles and Flora’s new governess. [Netflix]
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9. Oliver Jackson-Cohen played Luke Crain in Haunting of Hill House
Oliver played the role of Luke Crain in The Haunting of Hill House. Luke is Nell’s twin brother and, like the rest of his siblings, is tormented by his past experiences in Hill House. As a child, Luke was terrorised by a ghost at Hill House and lost his mother when he was young. As an adult, he ends up battling addiction. [Netflix]
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10. Oliver Jackson-Cohen plays Adrian Griffin in The Invisible Man
Oliver plays Adrian Griffin, the invisible man, in The Invisible Man opposite Elisabeth Moss. After his stints in Hill House and Bly Manor, The Invisible Man cemented Oliver as a thriller star. A sequel to the 2020 film is in the works. [Universal Pictures]
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11. What movies and TV shows has Oliver Jackson-Cohen been in?
As well as his roles in The Haunting series, Oliver has also starred in Emerald City, The Secret River, NBC’s Dracula and ITV’s Mr Selfridge. He also played Prince William in Funny Or Die’s Will & Kate: Before Happily Ever After opposite Allison Williams. Oliver also had roles in What’s Your Number? and Going The Distance. He’s more recently well known as Adrian Griffin in The Invisible Man and William Weightman in Emily. [Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images]
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12. What is Oliver Jackson-Cohen's net worth?
According to celebritynetworth.com, Oliver reportedly has an estimated net worth of around $3 million USD. [PA Images]
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13. Who did Oliver Jackson-Cohen play in Hollyoaks?
Oliver played the role of Jean-Pierre in UK soap Hollyoaks back in 2002. It was his very first on-screen role. [PA Images]
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14. Are Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Jake Gyllenhaal related?
While some people think that Oliver Jackson-Cohen looks a lot like a younger Jake Gyllenhaal, the two are not related. Although, they’d make great brothers in the next Haunting Of… season, right? [PA Images]
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15. Who are Oliver Jackson-Cohen's parents? He has a famous mother
Despite carving a career for himself in the world of acting, Oliver has a pretty famous mother. His mother is Betty Jackson, the English fashion designer. She’s responsible for a lot of the iconic costumes in Absolutely Fabulous. Oliver’s father is David Cohen, business partner to his mother. [PA Images]
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16. Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Victoria Pedretti are The Haunting's power duo
After playing twins in The Haunting of Hill House, Oliver and his co-star Victoria Pedretti became fast friends. Oliver revealed to EW that he was meant to play Victoria’s love interest in Bly Manor but the script was changed due to their previous roles: “Victoria and I were going to play lovers. And I think Netflix was like, 'No, that’s a bit weird seeing as [you played] twins.'″ [Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Netflix]
