Oliver Phelps (actor)
Oliver Phelps | |
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 Oliver Phelps at Man of Steel red carpet movie premiere, Sydney, 2013 | |
| Born | Oliver Martyn John Phelps 25 February 1986 Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England |
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| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse |
Katy Humpage (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | James Phelps (brother) |
Oliver Martyn John Phelps (born 25 February 1986) is an English actor and podcaster. He is known for playing George Weasley in the Harry Potter film series from 2001 to 2011, alongside his twin brother, James Phelps. The twins have continued to work together as a duo on other projects.
Early life
[edit]Oliver Phelps was born in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham,[1] England on 25 February 1986, 13 minutes before his brother James. They are the only children of Susan (née Spare) and Martyn Phelps. Growing up, Oliver and his brother attended Little Sutton Primary School and the Arthur Terry Secondary School. During the filming of the Harry Potter series, the twins were tutored on set.[2]
Career
[edit]In 2000, despite having no previous acting experience, the twins skipped school to attend an open audition in Leeds. After about six auditions, the twins were cast as Fred and George Weasley in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.[2] At the first table reading after being cast, Oliver was given the role of George and James was given the role of Fred.
In 2009, the twins appeared as brothers in the fifth episode of the third season of the TV series Kingdom.[3] In 2012, they starred in A Mind's Eye, a short documentary film based on the philosophical ideas of Plato.[4][5]
The twins have also been involved in the Harry Potter Exhibition. They were present during its 2009 opening in Chicago and later toured various cities and countries to promote it.[2]
In January 2014, the twins attended the Harry Potter Celebration in Orlando, Florida along with Evanna Lynch, Matthew Lewis, and Devon Murray. They also made a LiveCast where they answered fans' questions and talked about the expansion at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.[6]
Oliver Phelps made his stage debut in 2018, in a production of The Case of the Frightened Lady (based on a novel of the same name by Edgar Wallace) at the Grand Opera House, York. He shared the stage with fellow actor Deborah Grant.[7][8]
Podcast
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Phelps has also collaborated with his brother on a podcast, which was launched on YouTube[9] and various streaming services, including Spotify[10] and iTunes.[11]
The first season, which premiered in 2017, featured James and Oliver discussing their previous travels.
The second season of the podcast was released in 2020 during quarantine, and the twins interviewed guests and spoke about their personal lives.
In 2021, they released a third season, titled "Normal Not Normal”, on which they collaborated with Stabl production; this season is more structured and professionally edited compared to the previous season. In this season they discuss what normal really is and if it even exists. They have interviewed celebrities including Sasha Banks, Tom Hopper, Mara Wilson, as well as their former co-stars, such as Katie Leung, Evanna Lynch, and Alfie Enoch.
Personal life and philanthropy
[edit]Phelps married Katy Humpage in 2015. They have two daughters named Autumn and Emilia.[12]
In January 2003, Oliver and his brother planted trees at the National Forest, in Leicestershire. The trees were birch and ash--the same types of wood that helped make the broomsticks used in the Harry Potter films.[13]
The twins are supporters of Teenage Cancer Trust,[14] the "Celebrity World Cup Soccer Six",[15] the Virgin Money Giving drive,[16] and Cancer Research UK in Australia.[17]
Filmography
[edit]Film and television
[edit]Video games
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
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| 2007 | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix | George Weasley (voice) | Video game |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 |
Stage
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Case of the Frightened Lady | Detective Sergeant Totti | Play based on a book by Edgar Wallace. |
References
[edit]- ^ "INTERVIEW OLIVER PHELPS - The Case of the Frightened Lady". www.southendtheatrescene.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ a b c "Oliver and James Phelps Full Q&A Oxford Union". YouTube. 25 October 2016. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ ""Kingdom" Episode #3.5 (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb". www.imdb.com. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "MAKING OF 'A MIND'S EYE' [WEASLEY TWINS CUT] - YouTube". www.youtube.com. February 2012. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021.
- ^ "A Mind's Eye (2009) - IMdb". www.imdb.com. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ Niles, Robert. "Universal Orlando reveals details from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley". www.themeparkinsider.com. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Theatre: Oliver Phelps, makes his stage debut in The Case Of The Frightened Lady". The Northern Echo. 28 June 2018. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ Hutchinson, Charles (11 July 2018). "Review: The Case Of The Frightened Lady, The Classic Thriller Theatre Company, Grand Opera House, York". www.yorkpress.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Oliver and James Phelps - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Archived from the original on 11 July 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Normal Not Normal - Podcast on Spotify". www.spotify.com. Archived from the original on 18 April 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Normal Not Normal on Apple Podcasts". podcasts.apple.com. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
- ^ "Harry Potter stars' babies: see the cast who now have children of their own". HELLO!. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ "Potter twins plant trees". BBC News. 19 January 2003. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013.
- ^ "James and Oliver Phelps visit Birmingham unit". www.teenagecancertrust.org. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Stars pitch in for Soccer Six". www.birminghammail.co.uk. 14 May 2006. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
- ^ "Oliver Phelps' fundraising page". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Stars turn out for match in aid of Harry Moseley's charity". expressandstar.com. 19 May 2014. Archived from the original on 19 May 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
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