Harry Treadaway — Biography
Harry John Newman Treadaway (born 10 September 1984, Exeter, Devon, England) is an English actor known for his intense, chameleonic performances across film, television, and stage. He trained at LAMDA and has worked steadily since 2005.
Early Life
Born at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital; raised in Sandford, Devon
Father: architect; Mother: primary school teacher
Twin brother: actor Luke Treadaway
Played rugby at Queen Elizabeth’s Community College; won the Devon Cup twice
Formed a band called Lizardsun with Luke, inspired by Eddie Vedder
Joined the National Youth Theatre before attending LAMDA
Career Highlights
Debut: Brothers of the Head (2005), playing Tom Howe opposite his twin Luke
Notable Films: Control (2007), City of Ember (2008), Fish Tank (2009)
Television:
Penny Dreadful — Victor Frankenstein
Mr. Mercedes — Brady Hartsfield
The Crown (2019)
Star Trek: Picard (2020)
Deceit (2021)
The Chemistry of Death (2023)
Known for versatility, psychological depth, and genre‑spanning roles
Personal Life
Partner: actress Holliday Grainger (2015–present)
Children: 2
James Phelps — Biography
James Andrew Eric Phelps (born 25 February 1986, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England) is an English actor and podcaster best known for playing Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.
Early Life
Younger twin by 13 minutes to Oliver Phelps
Parents: Martyn and Susan Phelps
Schools: Little Sutton Primary; Arthur Terry Secondary
Tutored on set during Harry Potter filming
Career Highlights
Cast at age 14 as Fred Weasley after an open audition in Leeds
Appeared in all eight Harry Potter films (2001–2011)
Other work includes:
Kingdom (2009)
A Mind’s Eye (2012)
Silent Witness (2015)
Cadia: The World Within (2019)
Associate producer on Cadia
Co‑host of the travel & interview podcast with Oliver (launched 2017)
Personal Life
Married Annika Ostle in 2016
Height: 6'2½" (1.89 m)
Known for charity work and fan‑event appearances
Oliver Phelps — Biography
Oliver Martyn John Phelps (born 25 February 1986, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England) is an English actor and podcaster, best known for playing George Weasley in the Harry Potter films. He is the older twin by 13 minutes.
Early Life
Parents: Martyn and Susan Phelps
Schools: Little Sutton Primary; Arthur Terry Secondary
Tutored on set during Harry Potter filming
Known for being distinguishable from James by a small mole on his neck
Career Highlights
Cast as George Weasley at age 14 after open auditions
Appeared in all eight Harry Potter films (2001–2011)
Additional roles include:
Kingdom (2009)
Ward 3 (2012)
The Turn (2012)
Own Worst Enemy (2014)
Stage debut: The Case of the Frightened Lady (2018)
Co‑host of the Wizards of Baking competition series (2024–2025) with James
Co‑host of their joint podcast since 2017
Personal Life
Married Katy Humpage in 2015
Children: 2 daughters
Height: 6'3" (191 cm)
