Oliver Chris

Oliver Graham Chris is a distinguished English actor, recognized for his diverse contributions to film, television, and theatre. His impressive career includes noteworthy performances in acclaimed productions across London’s West End and New York City’s Broadway stages.

Born on November 7, 1978, in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, Chris excelled academically, attending Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys before transferring to Michael Hall Steiner School. He later honed his craft at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and pursued further education at Birkbeck College, where he studied history, politics, and philosophy.

Chris is well-known for his roles in several popular comedy series, such as *The Office*, *Green Wing*, and *The IT Crowd*, as well as *Nathan Barley* and *Rescue Me*. A unique highlight of his career came in 2004 when he collaborated with actor Stephen Campbell Moore and various journalists to create a parody of The Beatles’ "Let It Be," celebrating footballer Wayne Rooney. This song gained significant traction during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, amassing over 200,000 views on YouTube.

His stage credits are equally impressive, with performances in *Cyrano de Bergerac* at the Royal Exchange Theatre, *The Taming of the Shrew* at Wilton's Music Hall, and *One Man, Two Guvnors* at the National Theatre alongside James Corden. From 2014 to 2016, he portrayed Prince William in *King Charles III*, both in the West End and on Broadway, reprising the role in a BBC Two film adaptation in 2017. Chris has also lent his voice to the majority of the *Alex Rider* audiobook series, showcasing his versatility as an artist.