James Phelps is an English actor and podcaster widely recognized for his role as Fred Weasley in the Harry Potter film series.
Alongside his identical twin brother, Oliver Phelps, who played George Weasley, James became a familiar face to millions of fans worldwide through the blockbuster franchise.
Growing up in a close-knit family, James developed a passion for acting early on, despite having no formal training before landing his iconic role.
His natural charisma and chemistry with his brother translated seamlessly onto the screen, making the Weasley twins beloved characters known for their humor and mischief.
Beyond acting, James has explored various creative avenues, including podcasting and philanthropy, while maintaining a strong connection to the Harry Potter legacy.
Siblings
James has one sibling, his identical twin brother, Oliver Martyn John Phelps, who is 13 minutes older.
Oliver, like James, had no prior acting experience before auditioning for the roles of Fred and George Weasley, yet their natural rapport and shared sense of humor made them perfect for the parts.
The brothers have continued to collaborate on projects beyond Harry Potter, including their podcast, “Normal Not Normal,” where they discuss everything from their travels to the concept of normality with celebrity guests.
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Career
Phelps’ career began unexpectedly when he and Oliver skipped school to attend an open audition in Leeds in 2000.
Despite lacking acting experience, they secured the roles of Fred and George Weasley in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone after six auditions.
James portrayed Fred across all eight films from 2001 to 2011, bringing to life a character known for his pranks and loyalty to his family.
Beyond Harry Potter, James has taken on diverse roles to establish himself as an individual actor.
He appeared in the 2009 TV series Kingdom, playing a brother alongside Oliver, and starred in the 2012 short documentary A Mind’s Eye, exploring philosophical themes.
His television work includes a guest appearance in Silent Witness in 2015 and a role in the TV movie Danny and the Human Zoo.
James also lent his voice to Harry Potter video games, including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1.
Behind the scenes, he worked as a runner on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and The Da Vinci Code, gaining insight into film production.
In recent years, James and Oliver have hosted Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking, a cooking competition series that premiered in 2024, blending their Harry Potter roots with a fresh format.
Their podcast, launched in 2017, has evolved into a platform for engaging conversations with former co-stars like Evanna Lynch and Katie Leung, as well as other celebrities.
James has also taken on individual projects, such as starring in films like Patchwork and Last Night in Soho, showing his versatility as an actor.
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