| First Name |
Oliver
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| Middle Name |
Stanley
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| Last Name |
Murs
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| Full Name at Birth |
Oliver Stanley Murs
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| Alternative Name |
Olly Murs, Oliver Stanley Murs
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| Birthday |
14th May, 1984
|
| Birthplace |
Witham, Essex, England, UK
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| Height |
5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Weight |
159lbs (72 kg)
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Blue
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Light
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| Distinctive Feature |
He plays on guitar and drums, He played semi-professional for Witham Town F. C., Latvian descent, Twin: Ben Murs
|
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
British
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| High School |
Howbridge Junior School, Witham, Essex, England, UK, Notley High School, Braintree, Essex, England, UK
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Songwriter, TV presenter, Choreographer
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Claim to Fame |
The X Factor
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, Ska, Reggae Fusion, Blue-Eyed Soul, R&B, Rock, Electronic music, ska-pop
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| Year(s) Active |
2009–present
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards
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| Record Label |
Epic, Syco, Columbia, RCA, Sony Music UK, RCA UK
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| Associated Acts |
The X Factor 2009 finalists, Alizée, Flo Rida, Rizzle Kicks, Robbie Williams, Edurne, Chiddy Bang, Travie McCoy, Demi Lovato, John Goody, Louisa Johnson
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Modest! Management, Richard De La Font Agency, Creative Artists Agency
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| Brand Endorsement |
(2010) TV commercial (with Alexandra Burke) for NintendoDS game console (UK)
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| Shoe Size |
10
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| Official Websites |
instagram.com/ollymurs, www.facebook.com/ollymurs, twitter.com/#!/ollymurs, http://ollymurs.com
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| Father |
Pete Murs
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| Mother |
Victoria Murs
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| Brother |
Ben Murs (younger Olly's twin)
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| Sister |
Fay Murs
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| Associated People |
Louis Welsh, Simon Cowell, Robbie Williams, Joe McElderry, John Shanks, Eg White, Steve Robson, Professor Green, Rizzle Kicks
|
| Favorite People |
Eminem
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| Favorite Bands |
Beatles, Vanila Ice
|
| Favorite Songs |
Ice Ice Baby
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| Favorite Foods |
Carrots
|
| Favorite Colors |
Blue
|
Oliver Stanley Murs (born 14 May 1984) is an English singer, songwriter, and television personality. He came to prominence after participating on the sixth series of the television talent show The X Factor in 2009, where he finished as runner-up. Following the show, Murs was signed to RCA Records and Sony Music in the United Kingdom, and Columbia Records in the United States.
