Biography
Oliver Phelps - a British actor, the viewer known for the role of the red twin George Weasley in the screening of books about Harry Potter. In films about young wizard, Oliver appeared along with his brother James Phelps. Despite the fact that the scenes with them in films are not so much, the audience penetrated their heroes and loved the naughty twins with all his heart.Childhood and youth
The full name of the actor Oliver Martin John Pelps, but the fans are more often called short and simply - Olli. Actor in the UK was born, in the provincial town of Sutton Coldfield, not far from Byrmengham. He was born earlier than a brother for 13 minutes. In the family Martin and Susan Phelps, they were the only children.
Since childhood, Oliver and James were fond of the theater, played in school performances. The guys studied in the same school, but in different classes. This decision was made that they would not indulge in classes. Once, Mom told the sons that in Leeds, a city, located 200 miles from them, taking listeners in the picture "Harry Potter and the philosopher's stone".
Of course, the guys immediately caught fire with this idea, because they gladly read Joan Rowling books. On casting, twins, seeing the number of those who wish to get to listen, wanted to immediately go back. But the parents insisted that it was still worth trying. They read the excerpts from the script, and a couple of days later, a telephone call was heard in their house and they were told that they were adopted in the acting group "Harry Potter".
Their happiness was not the limit. On the same day, they told about it at school, but they had few people believed. But when the boys came with bright red hair, all doubts of classmates disappeared. The fact is that the natural color of the hair from the brothers is still chestnut, and not redhead, so they had to repaint them.
Films
To be filmed in Saga about Harry Potter Oliver began when he was 14 years old. Together with his brother, they appeared in all parts of the film. As a result, as many as 10 years, they were busy in this legendary project. They adults with their heroes. Of the awkward teenagers, the guys rose in state and high (their growth 191 cm) guys.
In an interview with Oliver, they often ask whether he looks like his character George Weasley. The actor replies that he, like his hero, loves to chat, is also active and friendly.
At first, some viewers thought that the Weasley brothers were one actor and some computer graphics. But in fact, after all, Oliver and James are not so difficult to distinguish. Oliver's nose with a porridge, an eye corner is strongly lowered down, there is a mole on the neck and he likes to smile with an open smile.
After the release of the first part of Harry Potter, Oliver and his brother became truly popular. Fan clubs began to open around the world. So the World Poterian epidemic began. The film immediately became the leader of the rolled and was nominated for the Oscar award, Bafta, Saturn.
Perhaps all subsequent parts of the saga have become even more successful than previous ones. According to Oliver, the most amazing ribbon was the final part of the story - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Part 2". Fans took her brilliantly.
In an interview, Olli says that he was more difficult for him to work on this picture. It is not only a lot of action and dynamics, but also an abundance of emotional scenes. To plausively play the scene of the final battle, he literally devastated himself. After all, he got used to mix people.
In 2011, Oliver Phelps approved the role in the film about Pablo Picasso "Latin Quarter", but so far the picture has not seen the light. Also participated in the TV series "Peter Kingdom will not throw you" and starred in several short tapes.
Personal life
In 2015, he married Katie Hampage, which met since 2008. The couple got married on July 4th. The ceremony was held at the Monastery of St. Mary in Dirherst. At the end of 2016, Oliver and Katie had a child. But so far and not known, boy or girl.
Oliver does not like to advertise his personal life. In his "Instagram" there is no photo of his wife and child. But it with a regular frequency lays out photos from travel, sports matches.
The Phelps brothers never had to compete on the set, they do it on a golf course. Oliver is so passionate about this game, which even wondered to become a professional golfish.
In his free time, the actor loves to play the console. Soccer matches are also often visited. Oliver Phelps, like his grandfather, is sick for the "Aston Villa" football team, but his brother and father support Birmingham City.
Oliver is engaged in charity. He supports the Royal National Society Salvation on Waters. He also helped the "good boy of Great Britain" - Harry Cosli. The child had a brain tumor, 4 years old Harry fought with the disease, but at the same time he tried to help others. He made bracelets and performed at the events dedicated to oncology. With the help of the sale of bracelets, he earned 85,000 pounds sterling and helped other patients. The boy died in 2011.
Oliver Phelps now
Oliver travels a lot, he even created his own website JOP WORLD, where he tells about the places he visits.
In October 2017, Oliver and James visited the exhibition in Madrid dedicated to Harry Potter. The brothers also participated in Steel City Comic CON 2017.
There is no information about new projects and roles Oliver Phelps.
Filmography
- 2001 - "Harry Potter and Philosopher's Stone"
- 2002 - "Harry Potter and a Secret Room"
- 2004 - "Harry Potter and a prisoner of Azkaban"
- 2005 - "Harry Potter and Fire Cup"
- 2007 - "Harry Potter and Order of Phoenix"
- 2009 - the series "Peter Kingdom will not quit you"
- 2009 - Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince »
- 2010 - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1"
- 2011 - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"