Oliver Chris

Oliver Chris

47 · Born: Nov 7, 1978

Personal Details

BornNov 7, 1978 Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, UK

Biography

Oliver's journey began in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, where he spent his formative years studying from 1997 until his graduation from the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in 2000. This marked the beginning of his illustrious career, as he soon landed a role in the BBC's big-budget adaptation of the classic novel Lorna Doone in 2000. He then went on to appear in another BBC production, The Office, in 2001, where he played the character "Ricky Howard" for the first series.

Oliver's impressive resume continued to grow as he starred in the Channel Four comedy series Green Wing in 2004, Nathan Barley in 2005, and The IT Crowd in 2006. He also made a notable appearance in the highly anticipated Sharpe's Challenge in 2006.

Fast forward to 2013, Oliver landed the role of Nick Medhurst, the ATO for the British army unit Bluestone 42, in the BBC Three comedy series of the same name. He played the character for three seasons, from 2013 to 2015, and appeared in all 36 episodes. The show followed Nick's attempts to win the heart of the patrol base padre, Mary, while also showcasing the harsh realities of war and the camaraderie and banter among his unit.

Throughout his career, Oliver has demonstrated his versatility and range as a talented actor, captivating audiences with his performances in a variety of genres and roles.

Career

2025
The Choral
The Choral as Major Dobson
2024
Shoshana
Shoshana as Ralph Cairns
My Lady Jane
My Lady Jane as Narrator (voice)
Rivals
Rivals as James Vereker
White Widow
White Widow as Andrew
Maternal
Maternal as Guy Cavendish
Foundation
Foundation as Director Sermak
2022
Living
Living as Hart
A Very British Scandal
A Very British Scandal as George Emslie
2020
Miss Marx
Miss Marx as Freddy
Emma.
Emma. as John Knightley
Dolittle
Dolittle as Sir Gareth
Trying
Trying as Freddy
2019
A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream as Theseus / Oberon
2018
The Queen and I
The Queen and I as Prince Charles
The Little Stranger
The Little Stranger as Tony Morley
2015
The Scandalous Lady W
The Scandalous Lady W as Viscount Deerhurst
2014
2013
Breathless
Breathless as Richard Truscott
2010
Huge
Huge as Darren
2006
Green Wing
Green Wing as Boyce
2004
2003
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster
Frankenstein: Birth of a Monster as Percy Bysshe Shelley
La otra Bolena
La otra Bolena as Henry Percy
2002
Rescue Me
Rescue Me as Luke Chatwin
2001
Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone as Charley Doone
The Office
The Office as Ricky Howard