Skins Cast: Where Are They Now?

12. Jack O'Connell - Cook

In Skins

Played James Cook in the second generation of the show, an energetic, volatile character who sought to be the life and soul of the party, got into a love triangle and ended up in prison for GBH. He escaped, naturally, but trouble always found a way of landing at his feet.

After Skins

Though he wasn't part of the much beloved - and superior - first season, Jack O'Connell has arguably gone on to become one of the top talents to have graced Skins, with explosive roles that had their roots in what he did with Cook.

His big break came with the exceptional Starred Up, a tense, prison-set drama that took full advantage of his energy and announced him as a star. Hollywood came calling, he was cast in '71, the 300 prequel, Unbroken, Money Monster and has Tulip Fever coming this year.

Best Role: Eric Love, Starred Up