TV series Lock and key returns to Netflix for its third season on August 10, 2022, and so does Connor Jessup, reprising his role as Tyler Locke, the eldest son of the Locke family. And so, viewers who are used to him being the son of his on-screen parents on the show, Nina Locke (Darby Satanchfield) and Rendell Locke (Bill Heck), are wondering who Connor’s real parents are.
Let’s explore in the article below.
Who are Connor Jessup’s parents?
Connor Jessup’s parents are Bill Jessup and Brenda Thurston. He was born on June 23, 1994 in Toronto, Canada.
Meet Connor Jessup’s father, Bill Jessup
Connor Jessup never gets tired of saying “I love you” to his adorable old man/uncle on social media.
An old memory of Connor with his father (PHOTO: Instagram)
And Bill Jessup, the father, often does the same thing on his social media.
Bill Jessup was born before 1960. So he would be 62 years old in 2022.
Bill Jessup is a Toronto-based sales representative with Bosley Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage. In his BIO, Bill states that his 30-plus year career as a financial trading and sales professional has earned him a reputation for integrity and an appreciation for the importance of partnerships with clients. He also states that he has been actively involved in the community through volunteering and coaching his sons’ hockey teams. (However, he does not clarify whether it is Connor or Liam.)
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Does Bill Jessup use Instagram?
Yes. You can find Bill Jessup on Instagram @billejessup and the account has 15 posts and 344 followers as of August 10, 2022. Bill also manages two Facebook accounts, one for personal use and one for business use.
Meet Connor Jessup’s mother, Brenda Thurston
Connor Jessup and his mother, Brenda Thurston, have a very special relationship. They often mention and praise each other on their social media.
Connor has said things like he’s obsessed with his bright, kind, strange, grey-eyed mother, who looked like a character in Claire Denis when she was younger. Connor has also said that his mother decided she wanted to be a mother one day and ended up being extremely smart about it.
As for Brenda, she sees her son as a non-judgmental, empathetic young man who loves books, movies, travel, and romance. Most importantly, the mother loves her son’s “gayness” more than she can handle. So, you see, Connor came out as gay in June 2019.
About his mother, Connor also shared that she loves movies and always supports his desire to act.
Connor may be known for his role in Lock and keyBut he has been acting on screen for over a decade.
Every May 28, Brenda Thurston gets excited about her birthday. And in 2022, she’s no less excited about turning 62.
Brenda Thurston happens to be an ASD consultant and behavior analyst at Surrey Place Based in the Toronto, Ontario area. If you don’t know, an ASD consultant is an autism spectrum disorder consultant. So a big part of Brenda’s job is to support and address challenging behaviors and teach adaptive skills to children, teens, and adults with ASD and their families.
Talking about her education, Brenda obtained her Honours Degree in Animal Science from the University of Toronto from 1979 to 1983. She later obtained her Masters in Special Education and Teaching from OISEOISE.
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Does Brenda Thurston use Instagram?
Yes. You can find Brenda Thurston on Instagram @brendathurston1 with 254 posts and 1,236 followers as of August 10, 2022.
Brenda also shares moments from her life on Facebook ‘Brenda Thurston’ and on Twitter @bjessup4Her biography of the latter reads “mother, friend, compatriot… be kind to each other.”
Related FAQs
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Are Connor Jessup’s parents still married?
We regret to inform you that Connor Jessup’s parents are no longer together or even married. However, they have managed not to let the separation affect their friendship and especially their role as parents. They seem to have moved on with their lives. At least Connor’s dad has moved on with his partner, Colette Currin.
Bill and Corrin, originally from Orkney, South Africa, have been together since at least 2013.
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How many children do Connor Jessup’s parents have?
There is another son in the photo. However, it is unclear whether he is Connor’s sibling or half-sibling. At least one thing is certain, he is Bill Jessup’s son. We are talking about Liam Jessup. He loves music and can be found on IG @254eljay. Also, according to his Facebook, he attended Northern High School and lives around Toronto, Ontario.
Liam turned 24 on May 7, 2021. And on the occasion, Connor took to IG to call him a “sweet, fierce, and smart brother.”
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Where do Connor Jessup’s parents live?
Connor Jessup’s parents, although no longer living together, still live in the same city. And possibly even the same neighborhood around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.