BIO
Oliver is an actor based in Sydney. He graduated from NIDA in 2015 with a Bachelor of Dramatic Art (Acting) and from the University of Sydney in 2010 with Bachelor of Arts (Media/Communications).
In 2009, Oliver produced the inaugural season of the Sport for Jove Outdoor Shakespeare Festivals and then went on to become SFJ’s founding business manager, producing and performing for the award winning company until leaving to attend NIDA.
Oliver is a regular face on Sydney’s improvised comedy scene, having founded impro company, The Post-Haste Players, for whom he continues to direct and play in long-form improvised Shakespeare shows including Bard to the Bone, The Post-Haste Histories & Romeo & Juliet- Improvised!
When not performing works of fiction, Oliver can be found entertaining crowds as an MC/presenter, with clients including Telstra & Fox Sports. In 2018, Oliver won the prestigious REINSW Novice Auctioneering Competition and since then has auctioned millions of dollars of Sydney real estate with Cooley Auctions. He is also a regular tutor with NIDA Open, NIDA Corporate and Sport for Jove.
Oliver is a proud member of Actor’s Equity.
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