• Name: Sean Biggerstaff
  • Date of Birth: March 15, 1983
  • Place of Birth: Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Mini-bio: Aspiring to follow in the footsteps of such contemporary Scottish stars as Ewan McGregor, Sean Biggerstaff may have his work cut out for him in light of the massive success of Harry Potter and the Sor... read morecerer's Stone. Essaying the role of Gryffindor Captain Oliver Wood, Biggerstaff made a notable impression on fellow actors and audiences alike, and soon began to prepare for a role in the second installment of the popular book series-turned-movie franchise. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, on March 15, 1983, Biggerstaff began acting at the age of five. After Harry Potter co-star Alan Rickman witnessed his acting skills in a stage performance of Macbeth, he offered the youngster a role in The Winter Guest (1997). The support of a respected and well-versed actor on his side, Biggerstaff would follow his elder's advise to acquire an agent, and his first major role would be alongside Rickman in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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flixster.actor.pane.552835836 - flixsterSean Biggerstaff mini-bio: Sean Biggerstaff was born on March 15, 1983 to a fireman and a community education worker. He joined a local drama group and he acted as "Augustus Gloop" in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". After that, for six years, he joined the Scottish Youth Theatre. It was there he got his big break when Alan Rickman asked him be Tom in The Winter Guest (1997). That appearance led to the role of Oliver Wood in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). He will continue the role of Oliver in the next Harry Potter movie, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002).

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Eye color:Brown
Height: 5 ft 8.5 in (174 cm)
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Education: Parkview Primary School, Summerston
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Resides in:Glasgow, Scotland
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