Aaron John O’Connell is an American actor and model best known for playing Wyatt Cryer in Tyler Perry’s television drama The Haves and the Have Nots. He was born on April 8, 1986, in Dayton, Ohio, United States. As of 2026, Aaron O’Connell is 40 years old. Besides acting, he has worked professionally as a fashion model and is also a licensed pilot.
Early Life and Family
Aaron was born to Mark O’Connell and Kathryn Deeble O’Connell. His father was a football player who spent time with the Cincinnati Bengals. Aaron is the only son in the family and grew up with three sisters named Amy, Abby and Anna.
He attended Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and graduated in 2004. Aaron was very active in sports during his school years and played football, basketball and baseball. He later studied at Purdue University’s College of Health and Human Sciences. In 2008, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Health and Fitness.
Modeling Career
Aaron began modeling while he was still studying at Purdue University. In 2006, he signed with Ford Models and gradually became successful in the fashion industry.
During his modeling career, he appeared in well-known publications including GQ, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Vogue Paris, VMAN and Arena Homme +. He also worked with major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Abercrombie & Fitch, Hanes, Lucky Brand Jeans, Champion and Jockey.
His modeling and commercial work eventually opened the door to acting.
Acting Career
Aaron’s major breakthrough came when filmmaker Tyler Perry noticed him in a television commercial. Perry later selected him to play Wyatt Cryer in The Haves and the Have Nots.
Aaron became one of the main cast members of the series and appeared in dozens of episodes between 2013 and 2021. The role gave him wider recognition and helped establish his acting career.
He has also appeared in movies and television films such as 12 Gifts of Christmas, A Prince for Christmas, My Christmas Love, With Love, Christmas, Black Water, Runnin’ from My Roots, Blending Christmas, Love Accidentally, Made for Each Other, Junebug and Finding Joy.
Physical Appearance
Aaron O’Connell has the tall and athletic appearance that helped him build a successful modeling career. He stands about 6 feet 1 inch, or 185 cm, tall. Published celebrity profiles have listed his weight at around 198 pounds, or 90 kg, although body weight can naturally change over time.
His professional modeling measurements include a 32-inch waist, 33-inch hips and a 33-inch inseam. His suit size is 42R, and his shoe size is 12. Aaron has brown hair and brown eyes.
Wife and Children
Aaron O’Connell is married to model and former beauty queen Natalie Pack. Natalie is known for appearing on America’s Next Top Model and for winning the Miss California USA 2012 title. Aaron and Natalie became engaged in September 2017. They married on July 21, 2018, in Italy. The couple later welcomed a son in August 2022.
Net Worth
Aaron has earned money through acting, modeling, commercials and other entertainment work. Earlier estimates placed Aaron O’Connell’s net worth at more than $700,000. His exact current net worth has not been publicly confirmed, so newer figures found online should be treated as estimates rather than verified financial information.
Licensed Pilot
Flying is one of Aaron’s biggest interests outside acting and modeling. He earned his private pilot’s license in 2013 and later became an instrument-rated pilot. He has also used his flying skills to support Pilots N Paws, an organization that helps transport animals to safer locations and new homes. You can also read about Kristina Basham and Marica Pellegrinelli.
Interesting Facts
Aaron learned to play the piano when he was young, with help from his maternal grandfather. Before becoming an actor, he was already building a strong career as a professional model. He has named classic actors such as Paul Newman, Robert Mitchum, Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift among his acting influences.
He is also passionate about fitness, aviation and sports. His combination of modeling experience, acting work and interest in flying has made his career quite different from that of many television actors.