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Oliver Maltman

Acting Born Jan 19, 1976 South London, England 50 credits
50
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1988–2026
39 Years Career Span
26
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Biography

Oliver Maltman is a British actor and writer born on January 19, 1976, in South London, England. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Maltman is known for his work across British television, comedy, and film. His notable television appearances include roles in the series Star Stories, The Kevin Bishop Show, No Heroics, and Clone, as well as the 2016 BBC Two comedy pilot We the Jury. In film, he has appeared in Mike Leigh's Happy-Go-Lucky in 2008 and Another Year in 2010. His additional film credits include Maleficent in 2014 and The Mercy in 2017.

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Name: Oliver Maltman.
Nationality/Identity: British/English actor and writer.
Birth Date: 19 January 1976.
Birth Place: South London, England, UK.
Training: Central School of Speech and Drama.
Notable TV Series: Star Stories, The Kevin Bishop Show, No Heroics, Clone.
Notable Films: Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), Another Year (2010), Maleficent (2014), The Mercy (2017).
Director connection: Mike Leigh (Happy-Go-Lucky, Another Year).
Other credits: We the Jury (2016 BBC Two comedy pilot) as Lucas.
Known Credits: 49 (TMDB).
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Oliver Maltman is an English actor and writer born on 19 January 1976 in South London, England. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Maltman is noted for his work in television, specifically for his appearances in the series Star Stories, The Kevin Bishop Show, No Heroics, and Clone.
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His film career includes roles in Mike Leigh's films Happy-Go-Lucky in 2008 and Another Year in 2010. He is also known for his work in the 2014 film Maleficent and the 2017 film The Mercy. In 2016, he appeared in the BBC Two comedy pilot We the Jury, playing the character Lucas.
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Oliver Maltman is an English actor and writer born on 19 January 1976 in South London, England. Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Maltman has established a career across British film, television, and comedy. He is recognized for his appearances in several television series, including Star Stories, The Kevin Bishop Show, No Heroics, and Clone.
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In film, Maltman has appeared in Mike Leigh's productions, specifically Happy-Go-Lucky in 2008 and Another Year in 2010. His other film credits include Maleficent in 2014 and The Mercy in 2017. Additionally, he appeared in the 2016 BBC Two comedy pilot We the Jury in the role of Lucas.
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Born 19 Jan 1976, South London.
Trained Central School of Speech and Drama.
English actor and writer.
TV: Star Stories, The Kevin Bishop Show, No Heroics, Clone.
Films: Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), Another Year (2010), Maleficent (2014), The Mercy (2017).
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Heartstopper ForeverThe Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford
Lockerbie: A Search for TruthWords of WarThe Severed Sun
The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick TurpinPaddington in PeruRed Eye
Operation Fortune: Ruse de GuerreThe Dead of Winter
Semi-Detached · WriterMister Winner
JerkBrexit: The Uncivil War
The AlienistThe MercyHolmes & WatsonBeastKill Ben Lyk · Writer
LiarBackThe Sense of an EndingBrakes
The CrownCrashingDavid Brent: Life on the RoadWe the JuryCircles
Critical
MaleficentMr. TurnerA Wonderful Christmas Time
Death Comes to Pemberley
CuckooWorld Without EndFull English
Comedy Blaps
Another Year
Happy-Go-LuckyThe Kevin Bishop ShowClone
Benidorm
Star StoriesLoony in the Woods
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
The Quest
Red DwarfRed Dwarf

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Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Oliver Maltman best known for?

Oliver Maltman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Heartstopper Forever (2026), The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford (2026), Lockerbie: A Search for Truth (2025), The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin (2024).

When and where was Oliver Maltman born?

Oliver Maltman was born on January 19, 1976 in South London, England.

How many credits does Oliver Maltman have?

Oliver Maltman has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.

What is Oliver Maltman's background in cinema and television?

Oliver Maltman is a British actor and writer born on January 19, 1976, in South London, England. He trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. Maltman is known for his work across British television, comedy, and film. His notable television appearances include roles in the series Star Stories, The Kevin Bishop ...

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50credits
26films
24TV series
1988–2026active years

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