Oliver Stephens-Ofner Pro

London, United Kingdom

Model, Actor, Dancer, Film & Stage Crew

I am an experienced, versatile actor with a good screen presence and a distinctive,powerful voice. As you will see from my clips I have played large roles in award winning short films and music videos. I am a multifaceted, personable,gregarious individual and have played a range of roles on stage,TV and film.I do have military experience that I can bring in, on films such as The Golden Compass and The Magic Flute.I have featured in 8 Hollywood films and appeared on major BBC and ITV series, chat shows and documentaries. Future projects include playing 4 major roles for a fantasy musical in Malta. I have played the lead several times in plays and on shows such as Property Boot Camp.I have had featured speaking roles in Midsomer Murders and The Bill. I was the best man for the winning couple Graham and Ivy Pink on the award winning show Four Weddings. I have also played a part in an Olly Murrs music video, which reached no 1.100 % reliability, enthusiasm and professionalism on every job.

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Video

Unpalatable Discoveries
From the 24 Hour Film Challenge, Fear and Loathing Team, London 2009
Video to the single out now on CD, 7" and download.
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HAGGIS!! i've got a lovely bunch of coconuts here they are, standing in a row small ones, big o
Music video by Olly Murs feat. Rizzle Kicks performing Heart Skips a Beat. (C) 2011 Sony Music Enter

Audio

Oliver - audio clip
Voiceover for an internet poker game. Range of voices used.

Physical Details

Height:190 cm / 6ft 3in Waist:over 91 cm / 36 in
Weight:71 kg / 156 lbs Shoe size:11.0 UK / 12.0 US / 45.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair color:Black
Skin color:White Hair length:Medium
Eye color:Hazel Hair type:Straight
Chest:119 cm / 47 in

Experience

2010

  • Birkbeck College University Of London : Bachelor of Arts Degree in Film and Media, London, UK
  • Birkbeck College : Screenwriting - Feature film script (M.Heard-White ), London, UK

2009

  • Birkbeck College : Film Narrative and Genre (Beverly Zalcock), London, UK
  • Birkbeck College University Of London : TV Studio Workshop (David Power / Ray Thompson), London, UK

2008

  • Birkbeck College : Certificate in Screenwriting and Documentary Film-making (Emma Sandon / Eamon Mcdonell), London, UK

Modeling

Modeling experience:Full-time model - paid commercial work
I modelled for a ladies perfume advert shoot by Riverside Studios in Hammersmith , which was filmed by English And Pockett Advertising Co. One of the main models for a new weightloss drug - "Ali". This advert will appear in pharmaceutical magazines worldwide. Modelled in a Lloyds pharmacy commercial. Played a businessman in two PC World commercials.

Acting

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A sequence from A Clockwork Orange in which Alex encounters his social worker.
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Acting experience:Previous paid speaking roles

Languages spoken

EnglishFrenchGerman

Accents spoken

AustralianIrishNew ZealandSouth African
UK CockneyUK EnglishUK PoshUSA Boston
USA CaliforniaUSA SouthernGermanItalian

Union memberships

Equity
Main role in Unpalatable Discoveries playing a war minister ( see showreel). Shortlisted to be a villain on new Bond film - Quantum Of Solace.Did a voiceover for an internet poker game. Portrayed the lead Nazi major in Operation Valkyrie documentary . Main star for "Property Boot Camp". Lead star for adventure holiday internet viral.Speaking role(businessman) in Harley Street. Dancing builder in a music video by Skepta. Regular speaking police officer in Midsomer Murders.Estate agent in Freefall - required a lot of ad-libbing. Model in a Lloyds pharmacy advert.FBI agent in "One More Chance" music video for Candy Payne. Speaking role as a site foreman in Midsomer Murders episode-"Left for Dead". Speaking part as a snooker club doorman in The Bill -Featured role as a minder, for the lead actor in "The Fixer", and was a "heavy" in Holby Blue . City banker in "Three and Out". Walk on roles as a passer by/better in Eastenders, and a prisoner in The Bill. Hotel guest in Hotel Babylon. Gotham City civilian in The Dark Knight. Lead role of Kolya in a Network Theatre production - Facades. Portrayed a rock and roller in Telstar. Had a supporting role in National Treasure 2, starring Nicholas Cage. Played a vet in a BBC drama - Catwalk Dogs.
I have acted in seven Shakespeare productions including "As You Like It" and "A Midsummer Nights Dream", appearing as Duke Frederick and Prince Theseus respectively. I also had a major role as Reverend Fallowmain in an independent school production -The Painters. I was a Tartare officer (supporting role) in The Golden Compass. This also required stage combat and stunt fighting, as well as rifle shooting. I featured as a train passenger in The Bourne Ultimatum.Played a World War 1 soldier in "The Magic Flute", directed by Kenneth Branagh. I portrayed a franchise holder for a Burger King commercial. Pirate in "Stardust" - I acted in a scene with Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer. Did stuntwork on "Cash and Curry".
Supporting role as Judge Sidious on "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" which came 2nd in the Lo

TV & Reality

Best man for award winning series Four Weddings on Living TV. Regular speaking P.C. on Midsomer Murders. Main star of "Property Boot Camp" for the Overseas Property Channel, in which I was given financial advice, and chose a property to live in abroad. I was interviewed by James Max from The Apprentice. Gave my views on a Time Life disco compilation for a Time Life Music promotional documentary. Speaking role as a snooker club doorman in The Bill - I had lines with the main villain. Featured speaking site foreman in The Midsomer Murders episode " Left For Dead". Played a minder for the lead gangster in "The Fixer". Portrayed a heavy in "Holby Blue", and a hotel guest in Hotel Babylon. Walk on role, as a prisoner in The Bill. Builder and passer by in Eastenders. Played a roadie in The Midsomer Murders episode - "The Axeman Cometh". Guest audience member in Market Kitchen. I played the lead role, as a stalker dressed up as John Lennon, for a documentary by Channel 5. I also appeared as a celebrity in therapy for a documentary entitled, "In The Priory" for Channel 5. I have also been a guest, on the new Vanessa Felz show. I was a wedding guest in "Friends And Enemies". I was in Midsomer Murders again, in November 2006, playing a dinner guest. Guest in a pilot game show entitled "Streetwise". Audience member for Brian Conley's "Let Me Entertain You". Also speaking audience member in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.

Dancing

Dancing ability:Intermediate

Dance styles

BollywoodContemporaryDiscoLatin American
Rock & RollSalsa
I have always been a keen dancer and featured in the First Choice cabaret as Tom Jones. I can do Elvis Presley and John Travolta style dance moves. I have featured in several music videos including playing a dancing builder in a video for Skepta which gained significant airplay, and a Candy Payne video, in which I played an FBI agent. I am professionally trained.

Film & Stage Crew

1993 - Continuity - Pilot Error by Pangbourne College Film Unit
1994 - Continuity - The Painters by Pangbourne College Film Unit
1999 - Runner on a ladies perfume advert by English and Pockett
2008 - Sound - Lawnmower Man by Future Orb Productions
2009 - Props, sound - Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore by Future Orb Pdns
2009 - Sound, continuity - Unpalatable Discoveries by Future Orb Pdns
2010 - Sound, continuity - The Hour of The Star by Future Orb Pdns
2010 - Sound, continuity - Doritos advert - Future Orb Productions

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  • Mike Oliver is a thoroughly decent and professional actor to work with. A great asset on any production
    5 months ago
  • Neil Alexander Oliver is a big personality and a great actor and was a pleasure to work with on set
    6 months ago
  • Ian Oliver is "absolutely fantastic" and great to work with on set because he not only brings great conversation, but it hard working with great energy.
    11 months ago
    • Oliver Thank you old chap ! You are a pleasure to work with yourself.
      10 months ago
  • Graham A fantastic talented 'Old School Tie' Actor . Set for big time acting........
    1 year ago
    • Oliver Graham is a charismatic and highly entertaining TV personality who is also a talented and versatile actor. He is set for big things !
      1 year ago
    • Ian Oliver is "absolutely fantastic" and great to work with on set because he not only brings great conversation, but it hard working with great energy.
      11 months ago