Oliver Midson is a Melbourne-based actor, writer, director, and producer with a lifelong passion for the performing arts. Raised in a family of musicians and performers, he began his career on stage in productions including Oliver!, Once Upon a Mattress, Dick Whittington, and Avenue Q before transitioning into screen acting.
Oliver has appeared in a range of film and television projects, including the ABC comedy series Ronny Chieng: International Student and short films such as Grayscale, Answer Your Phone, and The Darkened Cottage. He is currently producing and starring in his debut feature film, Jett.
An award-winning filmmaker, Oliver wrote and directed the acclaimed short film BARRY. at just 17 years old. Dedicated to continually refining his craft, he has trained extensively in theatre and screen acting, musicianship, and stage combat, bringing versatility, creativity, and authenticity to every performance.
EXPERIENCE
Feature Film
Year | Production | Role | Company/ Director |
2023 | JETT | Drew Peters | Dia Taylor/Taymaynari Productions |
Short Film
Year | Production | Role | Company/ Director |
2021 | Little Miseries | James | Dia Taylor/Taymaynari Productions |
2019 | Grayscale | Leon | Dia Taylor/Taymaynari Productions |
TV Comedy
Year | Production | Role | Company/ Director |
2017 | Ronny Chieng International Student – Episode 106 | Audience Member | Jonathan Brough/ABC |
TRAINING
Year | Description | Institution |
2022 | Stage Combat Foundations | Captivate Action |
2019 | Scene Study Workshop | Felicity Parker Hill |
2017 | Movement Workshop | National Theatre |
2017 | Scene Study Workshop w/ Scott Major | Screen Actors Werribee |
2004-2009 | Youth Acting Classes | Helen O’Grady Drama Academy |
THEATRE
Musical Theatre Productions
Year | Project Name | Role Name | Production/Company |
2013 | Avenue Q | Moving Box/Trekkie Right Hand | Parcell Productions |
2013 | Once Upon A Mattress | Ensemble | GSODA Junior Players |
2012 | Dick Whittington | Rat | GSODA Junior Players |
2011 | Game On! The Musical | Prof | GSODA Junior Players |
Performances
Year | Production | Role | Company/ Director |
2016 | The Addams Family Musical | Drums/Percussion | Centerstage Productions |