Oliver Biles | |
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Occupation | Actor & Poker Player |
Years active | 2011–present |
Oliver Biles (born 15 March 1990) is a British-born Eurasian actor and poker player.
Biles trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London, before his debut role in the 2011's Yellow Earth Theatre production of Why the Lion Danced, which toured the UK. [1] Biles worked again with Yellow Earth Theatre on Dim Sum Nights - The Clean Up , opposite Jessica Henwick. [2] In the same year Biles made his screen debut in the children's show House of Anubis , on Nickelodeon. In 2012 Biles performed in the premiere of the stage adaptation of Wild Swans produced by the Young Vic Theatre, opposite Katie Leung. [3]
Biles has also performed in commercials and short films. [4]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | House of Anubis | Giles |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Hong Kong: Impressions | Kin & Boy | Produced by East Zest Theatre. |
2012 | Dim Sum Nights | Various | Produced by Yellow Earth Theatre. |
2012 | Wild Swans | Weimin | Produced by the Young Vic Theatre. World premiere. |
2011 | Why the Lion Danced | Tom | Produced by Yellow Earth Theatre. |
2011 | Dim Sum Nights - The Clean Up | Boy | Produced by Yellow Earth Theatre and Tara Arts in London. |
Biles has been an avid Poker player since 2011 and has most recently transitioned into full-time play in 2018 whilst he takes a break from his Acting career. In 2018 he travelled to Las Vegas for the World Series of Poker where he cashed in three events. [5] He is currently travelling the world whilst playing Poker to support his endeavours. [6]
Year | Event | Entrants | Finish | Prize Money |
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2018 | $565 No Limit Hold'em - Colossus (Event #7) | 13,070 | 138th | $3,754 |
2018 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em - 6 Handed (Event #17) | 1,663 | 23rd | $15,168 |
2018 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em - Bounty (Event #51) | 1,983 | 218th | $1,576 |
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