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Jun 25, 2024 · In a TikTok clip, fans speculate they’ve identified Joe as an extra in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. The scene shows a celebrating boy pushed by Tom Felton ‘s Draco Malfoy after Harry’s triumph in the Triwizard Tournament.
This is a list of Harry Potter cast members who portrayed or voiced characters appearing in the film series. The list below is sorted by film and the character's surname, as some characters have been portrayed by multiple actors.
- Biography
- Physical Description
- Personality and Traits
- Magical Abilities and Skills
- Possessions
- Etymology
- Behind The Scenes
- Appearances
Early life
Oliver was born in Great Britain or Ireland in 1975 or 1976, likely into a wizarding family.
Hogwarts years
Oliver Wood attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1987 to 1994. He was sorted into Gryffindor and presumably shared a dormitory with Percy Weasley. He joined the Gryffindor Quidditch team as a Keeper. During his first game he took a Bludger to the head two minutes in, and woke up a week later in the Hospital Wing. He mentioned this to Harry Potter when Oliver was in his fifth year, as Harry was nervous for his first Quidditchmatch. Oliver also mentioned that he didn't reall...
Later life
After leaving Hogwarts, Oliver became the Keeper for Puddlemere United's reserve team. In the summer of 1994, he attended the Quidditch World Cup, along with his old classmates. It was at the World Cup that he saw Harry and introduced him to his parents and told Harry of his new career. In 1995, Harry Potter made a joke with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger about how the new Gryffindor captain, Angelina Johnson, seemed to be channelling Oliver's intense competitiveness, and that perhaps they...
Oliver was well built and burly, and had a commanding presence, especially to those in his team. He was known to get a maniacal look in his eyes when he was enthusing about Quidditch.
Wood was described as an intensely driven, competitive personality. He was singularly focused and determined to creating the best Quidditch teamin the school. His ambition and dedication to the sport was such that he forced his players to train relentlessly, including early morning starts and all-weather training. Wood's obsession with winning occa...
Flying: Oliver was Captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team during his fourth year onwards. He later became a professional Quidditch player for Puddlemere United's reserve team on the position of K...Duelling: Though not much is known about his skills on the battlefield, he must have been an exceptional duellist to have been able to survive the Battle of Hogwarts with considerable proficiency i...Wand: The wand of Oliver Wood was made of an unknown length, core and wood. It was purchased by him, prior to his first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in 1987, probably from the...Broomstick: Considering Oliver was a dedicated Quidditchfan and player, Wood would have therefore owned his own broomstick which he would have flown with.The olive branch often is a symbol of peace. The olive tree's symbolism also includes a great harvest and long life. Wood is a place name (like Brooks or Field) and suggests ancestors who lived near or in a forest, or who were woodcutters. It is possible that Wood was meant to be the opposite of the name Flint, the name of the SlytherinQuidditch te...
In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, when Oliver was explaining Quidditch to Harry Potter, he said that the team that catches the Snitch will win the game. This is in...Oliver was portrayed by Sean Biggerstaff in the film adaptations of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part...Though Oliver was not a member of Dumbledore's Army, having left Hogwarts two years before its formation, Wood fought with D.A. members in the Battle of Hogwarts. He was most likely alerted to the...Oliver did not know what basketball was. This suggests that he comes from a purely magical family. However, Oliver used golf balls when first practising with Harry Potter, suggesting he may be a ha...Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone(film)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets(film)Aug 9, 2023 · Wood is best known for his position as the Keeper (and eventually Captain) of Gryffindor's Quidditch team. He played a pivotal part in Harry's Quidditch career in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, teaching him the popular sport and how to play as a Seeker during his first year at Hogwarts.
Oliver Wood (born c. 1975 or 1976) was the Keeper and Captain for the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1987 to 1994, and was known for his determination and skill on the playing field, and his long lectures before practices.
“Oliver Wood, the old captain of Harry’s House Quidditch team, who had just left Hogwarts, dragged Harry over to his parents’ tent to introduce him, and told him excitedly that he had just been signed to the Puddlemere United reserve team.”
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Mar 20, 2019 · The absolute master of an inspirational speech, however – or a speech, anyway – was Oliver Wood, an enthusiastic Quidditch team captain and an even more enthusiastic orator. And by ‘enthusiastic’ we mean ‘very chatty’.
