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Oliver James Biography

By Rebecca Murray, About.com

Oliver James Raise Your Voice

Oliver James in "Raise Your Voice"

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Birth Date: June 1, 1980
Place of Birth: Ottershaw, Surrey, UK
Role That Got Him Noticed:
Opposite Amanda Bynes in the teen comedy "What a Girl Wants"
Musical Talents:
Has been the lead singer in a band, can play the drums, and played the guitar for "What a Girl Wants" and "Raise Your Voice"
Oliver James Biography (Courtesy of New Line Cinema and "Raise Your Voice"):
October 1, 2004 - Oliver James was most recently seen starring as Amanda Bynes love interest in Warner Brothers What a Girl Wants. The young actor learned to play guitar for the role and recorded two songs that appear on the film’s soundtrack.

Born and raised in England, the British actor attended the prestigious Guildford School of Acting in Surrey. In 2003, James starred in the mini series “The Afternoon Play,” which aired on the BBC.

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