James and Oliver Phelps are pretty fortunate. They were the right
age, gender, and look for the characters of Fred and George
Weasley at the perfect time.
They had always been interested in acting, as well as sports and
music. But if not for the perfect casting call, they may not have
ever had the chance to turn their acting skills into a career.
Oliver was born to Martyn and Susan on February 25, 1986, and
James came along 13 minutes later. They first attended Little
Sutton Primary School and then Arthur Terry Secondary School.
They developed different personalities during their time at these
institutions despite their strikingly similar physical appearance.
Oliver was more outgoing and sociable while James was known to be
more serious and hard-working.
When they were fourteen, their mother heard about open auditions
in Leeds for the new Harry Potter film. They were the perfect age
and description for the characters of the twin brothers of Harry
Potter’s best friend, Ron Weasley.
While they had both acted in school productions, neither Oliver
nor James was prepared for the six call backs that followed their
audition. Each time they met with another executive working on the
film, including the writer, the producer, and the director.
It wasn’t long after that the boys were told to start dying their
hair red — James had received the role of Fred and Oliver the role
of George.
James and Oliver have reprised that role in every Harry Potter
film to date and are scheduled to finish out the last two films.
Much like their characters, they are known for playing pranks on
the set. They have ranged from the simple: switching names, to the
more involved: once causing the cast to redo every scene for the
day after switching places.
The cast and crew have since learned that Oliver has a mole on the
right side of his neck—just in case it ever happens again.
They have made up for their antics with their philanthropic works.
Both James and Oliver have planted trees at the National Forest in
Leicestershire since that wood helps make the broomsticks for the
film.
James and Oliver are both avid music and sports fans, and have
made several public appearances in support of both fields.
Every year, they attend the V Festival sponsored by Virgin Media
and held in England in August as well as the Download Festival, a
three day rock music festival managed by Live Nation held in
Donington Park, England at the end of spring.
In May 2006, they headed to Birmingham City and participated in a
celebrity football tournament known as the Celebrity World Cup
Soccer Six, playing alongside other celebrity sports enthusiasts
such as television presenter John Leslie.
They enjoy playing football together, however, James and Oliver
support rival football clubs — Oliver roots for Aston Villa while
James supports Birmingham City.
With the Harry Potter films drawing to a close, James and Oliver
Phelps must decide which path to take for the next chapter of
their lives, including whether they will continue to work as pair
or go their separate ways.
They have already managed to find another acting job together,
playing Callum and Finlay Anderson in an episode of the show,
Kingdom.
Individually, Oliver is still considered to be the more outgoing
twin while James, the more diligent twin, worked as a runner on
The Da Vinci Code and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Either way, James and Oliver will be known for bringing J.K.
Rowling’s characters of Fred and George Weasley to life and will
forever be considered significant, impressive, and unforgettable
members of the Harry Potter family.
age, gender, and look for the characters of Fred and George
Weasley at the perfect time.
They had always been interested in acting, as well as sports and
music. But if not for the perfect casting call, they may not have
ever had the chance to turn their acting skills into a career.
Oliver was born to Martyn and Susan on February 25, 1986, and
James came along 13 minutes later. They first attended Little
Sutton Primary School and then Arthur Terry Secondary School.
They developed different personalities during their time at these
institutions despite their strikingly similar physical appearance.
Oliver was more outgoing and sociable while James was known to be
more serious and hard-working.
When they were fourteen, their mother heard about open auditions
in Leeds for the new Harry Potter film. They were the perfect age
and description for the characters of the twin brothers of Harry
Potter’s best friend, Ron Weasley.
While they had both acted in school productions, neither Oliver
nor James was prepared for the six call backs that followed their
audition. Each time they met with another executive working on the
film, including the writer, the producer, and the director.
It wasn’t long after that the boys were told to start dying their
hair red — James had received the role of Fred and Oliver the role
of George.
James and Oliver have reprised that role in every Harry Potter
film to date and are scheduled to finish out the last two films.
Much like their characters, they are known for playing pranks on
the set. They have ranged from the simple: switching names, to the
more involved: once causing the cast to redo every scene for the
day after switching places.
The cast and crew have since learned that Oliver has a mole on the
right side of his neck—just in case it ever happens again.
They have made up for their antics with their philanthropic works.
Both James and Oliver have planted trees at the National Forest in
Leicestershire since that wood helps make the broomsticks for the
film.
James and Oliver are both avid music and sports fans, and have
made several public appearances in support of both fields.
Every year, they attend the V Festival sponsored by Virgin Media
and held in England in August as well as the Download Festival, a
three day rock music festival managed by Live Nation held in
Donington Park, England at the end of spring.
In May 2006, they headed to Birmingham City and participated in a
celebrity football tournament known as the Celebrity World Cup
Soccer Six, playing alongside other celebrity sports enthusiasts
such as television presenter John Leslie.
They enjoy playing football together, however, James and Oliver
support rival football clubs — Oliver roots for Aston Villa while
James supports Birmingham City.
With the Harry Potter films drawing to a close, James and Oliver
Phelps must decide which path to take for the next chapter of
their lives, including whether they will continue to work as pair
or go their separate ways.
They have already managed to find another acting job together,
playing Callum and Finlay Anderson in an episode of the show,
Kingdom.
Individually, Oliver is still considered to be the more outgoing
twin while James, the more diligent twin, worked as a runner on
The Da Vinci Code and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Either way, James and Oliver will be known for bringing J.K.
Rowling’s characters of Fred and George Weasley to life and will
forever be considered significant, impressive, and unforgettable
members of the Harry Potter family.
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- James Andrew Eric Phelps and
Oliver Martyn John Phelps
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Date of Birth:
- 25 February 1986
Place of Birth:
- Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England
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