Oliver was born in Norwich to a Scottish father and a mother from Newcastle, but quickly moved to Brighton where he grew up. He attributes his love of colour and expression to that quirky little city. Attending a Steiner school also helped nurture his creative self. He moved to Bristol and studied Drama at UWE. His pursuit of theatre has taken him to Brighton Fringe, Edinburgh Fringe, and various theatres across Bristol. A want to further his craft led him to The Oxford School of Drama. Alongside acting, Oliver is a passionate writer of plays and poetry, aiming to put one on when he graduates.