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Oliver Phelps
Oliver Martyn John Phelps (born 25 February 1986) English actor. Also known for playing George Weasley in the Harry Potter film series from 2001 to 2011 and has continued to work with his twin brother James Andrew Eric Phelps

 Early life 

Oliver Phelps was born in the Sutton Coldfield area of Birmingham, England on 25 February 1986. Oliver and James are the only sons of Susan (née Spare) and Martyn Phelps. Oliver is the older of the two by 13 minutes. Growing up, the twins 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.

Career

In 2000, despite having no previous acting experience, Oliver skipped school to attend an open audition in Leeds. After about six auditions, Oliver was cast as George Weasley in the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. At the first table reading after being cast, Oliver was given the role of George.

In 2009, the Oliver and his twin appeared as brothers in the fifth episode of the third season of the TV series Kingdom. In 2012, they starred in A Mind's Eye, a short documentary film based on the philosophical ideas of Plato.