Oliver Bell

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Oliver Bell
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Bell in 2016
Born (2004-05-13) May 13, 2004 (age 19)
OccupationActor
Years active2012–present

Oliver Bell (born May 13, 2004) is an American former child actor, who was based in Florida. He began his professional acting career at the age of eight. He is best known for his role as Little John/the Devil on the WGN America series Salem , and Little Boy in the HBO sci-fi series Westworld .

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Personal life

Bell was born in Florida, United States. He is of a Scottish/English descent. [1]

Oliver is the son of champion British race car driver Justin Bell and the grandson of five time LeMans winning sports car driver Derek Bell.

Career

Bell played the role of 'Young Richard' in the movie Some Kind of Beautiful . [2] He also appeared as a main role in the show Salem , playing the role of 'Little Jon'. [3] In 2016 he played the role of 'Little Boy' in the HBO series Westworld . [4]

Filmography

Film

TitleYearRoleDirectorNotesRef(s)
Some Kind of Beautiful 2014Young Richard Tom Vaughan [2]

Television

TitleYearRoleNetworkNotesRef(s)
The Sidekick2013Bubble Gum Boy ABS Short
The Neighbors 2013Nicolas Kemper ABC 1 episode [5]
Blessed, Our Father2013SamShort
Salem 2014-2017Little John/the Devil WGN Main role [6]
Once Upon a Time 2015Young Killian Jones ABC 1 episode [6]
The Magicians 2016George Syfy 1 episode [6]
Westworld 2016-2018Young Robert Ford/Little Boy HBO 5 episodes [7]
The Saint2016Young Simon TemplarTV movie
Doc McStuffins 2017 Christopher Robin Disney Junior 1 episode, voice role

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