Finneas O'Connell

Finneas O'Connell
Birth name Finneas O'Connell
Also known as Finneas
Born (1997-07-30) July 30, 1997
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • keyboards
  • Guitar
Years active 2015-present
Labels Independent
Associated acts Billie Eilish, The Slightlys

Finneas O'Connell, also known mononymously as Finneas, is an American actor, musician, and music producer. O'Connell starred as Shane in the independent film Life Inside Out.[1] He is also known for his role as Alistair in the Fox TV series Glee.[2] In 2011, he portrayed Spencer in the film Bad Teacher. He also had a recurring role on ABC's Modern Family[2] and appeared in two episodes of Aquarius.[3]

O'Connell is the brother, and co-writer and producer, for Billie Eilish.

Life and career

O'Connell grew up in Los Angeles, and began writing and producing songs at the age of 12.[4] He is the lead singer and songwriter of the band The Slightlys, which has won awards and competitions in the Los Angeles area.[5] He co-wrote and produced sister Billie Eilish's debut EP Don't Smile at Me which peaked at 97 on the US Billboard 200.[6][7]

Discography

Singles

  • "New Girl" (2016)
  • "I'm in Love Without You (2017)
  • "Break My Heart Again" (2018)
  • "Heaven" (2018)
  • "Life Moves On" (2018)
  • "Landmine" (2018)
  • "Hollywood Forever" (2018)
  • "College" (2018)
  • "Luck Pusher" (2018)

Songwriting and production credits

Title Year Artist(s) Album Credits Written with Produced with
"Come to Think"[8] 2016 Gabrielle Current Non-album single Co-writer/Producer Gabrielle Current -
"Six Feet Under"[8] Billie Eilish Non-album single - -
"Ocean Eyes"[8] Don't Smile at Me - -
"Your Eyes"
(featuring Tayla Parx)		 2017 The Knocks Testify EP Co-writer Benjamin Ruttner, James Patterson, Taylor Parks, Billie O'Connell, Fransisca Hall, Kaelyn Behr -
"Filthy Rich"[8] Evelyn Non-album single Producer - -
"Bellyache"[8] Billie Eilish Don't Smile at Me Co-writer/Producer Billie O'Connell -
"Bored"[8] Non-album single Billie O'Connell, Tim Anderson, Aron Forbes -
"Lost My Mind" Alice Kistiansen Non-album single - -
"Watch" Billie Eilish Don't Smile at Me[9] - -
"Copycat" Billie O'Connell -
"Idontwannabeyouanymore" Billie O'Connell -
"My Boy" Billie O'Connell -
"Party Favor" Billie O'Connell -
"Hostage" Billie O'Connell -
"&Burn"
(with Vince Staples)		 Vincent Staples -
"Bitches Broken Hearts"[10] 2018 TBA Billie O'Connell, Emmit Fenn Emmit Fenn
"Lovely"
(with Khalid)		 Billie O'Connell, Khalid Robinson -
"You Should See Me In a Crown" Billie O'Connell -

References

  1. ↑ Goldstein, By Gary (16 October 2014). "When it's 'Life Inside Out,' they turn to music". latimes.com. LA Times. Retrieved 18 April 2018.
  2. 1 2 Shira, Dahvi. "Former Glee Actor-Musician Finneas O'Connell Talks About the Show's Pop-Culture Legacy, His Adoration for Kesha and Why He Goes to 'Desperate Measures' for His Girlfriend | skyelyfe | Music & Lifestyle". www.skyelyfe.com. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "Finneas O'Connell - IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Meet FINNEAS, Billie Eilish's Big Brother and Your New Music Crush".
  5. ↑ "In Battles of the Bands, The Slightlys Keep Winning (VIDEO)". LA Weekly. 23 October 2014.
  6. ↑ "Billboard 200 Chart Moves: Billie Eilish's 'Don't Smile at Me' Hits New High".
  7. ↑ "Billie Eilish Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Finneas O'Connell". The Working Group Management. Retrieved 14 February 2018.
  9. ↑ https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/dont-smile-at-me-billie-eilish/0060255788652
  10. ↑ https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/bitches-broken-hearts-billie-eilish/yios5egply1gc
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