Overview
- Jerry O’Connell disclosed his full legal name during a Mother’s Day episode of Live with Kelly and Mark that featured his mother, Linda.
- He said he has always gone by Jerry and added that he does not feel like a Michael.
- Linda O’Connell explained that Jeremiah honors Jerry’s grandfather and that Witkowski is her maiden name.
- She described him as very active as a child and said teachers complained he talked too much and never sat still.
- O’Connell connected that energy to his start in Stand by Me and recalled director Rob Reiner encouraging him to be louder on set.