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Oliver Lewis was born on 12 May, 1971 in London, England, is an A 21st-century british male musician. Discover Oliver Lewis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
| Popular As |
Oliver Lewis |
| Occupation |
Violinist, actor |
| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
12 May 1971 |
| Birthday |
12 May |
| Birthplace |
London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Oliver Lewis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Oliver Lewis height not available right now. We will update Oliver Lewis's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
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| Sibling |
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Oliver Lewis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Oliver Lewis worth at the age of 52 years old? Oliver Lewis’s income source is mostly from being a successful actor. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Oliver Lewis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actor |
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Oliver Lewis (born 12 May 1971) is a British violinist and founder member of the electronic music group Deviations Project.
He is best known as one of the 'world's fastest violinists', having broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest performance of the Flight of the Bumblebee.
He has featured in film and commercials; starring as the violinist in the car manufacturer Opel's Astra campaign; as the concert violinist in Marks & Spencer Christmas advertisements; and he recorded music for, and featured in, the 2004 British drama film written and directed by Charles Dance, Ladies in Lavender.
Stage productions in which Lewis has appeared include the West End musical Oliver! and a European tour with War of the Worlds.
The show Spirit of the Dance brought Lewis' fame for fast violin playing to the fore.
Playing the role of a crazy fiddler onstage, Lewis performed Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee; an orchestral interlude written for the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan.
Over the course of the show's world tour, Lewis performed the tune around 1,500 times.
Lewis created the electronic music group Deviations Project, with producer Dave Williams, in 2007.
The group blends elements of classical and electronic music, on pieces such as Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and Bizet's Carmen, which are recreated using modern music technology.
They have released three albums: the eponymous Deviations Project (2007); The Ivory Bow (2008); and their Christmas 2008 album, Adeste Fiddles, which reached number 16 in the US Billboard Classical Crossover Albums Chart.
Lewis played the piece during a live broadcast on the BBC children's television programme Blue Peter, in October 2010, in one minute, 3.356 seconds.
Appearing on a live broadcast of the BBC children's television programme Blue Peter, on 18 October 2010, Lewis broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest performance of the Flight of the Bumblebee – previously held by David Garrett – playing the piece in one minute, 3.356 seconds, to become the 'world's fastest violinist'.
Further television performances by Lewis of the Flight of the Bumblebee include ITV’s This Morning, for presenters Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby, on 29 October 2010.
Lewis seemingly broke the world record again in February 2011, on the US chat show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
His unofficial time of 47 seconds is yet to be certified by Guinness World Records.
Lewis was born in London, England.
He began playing violin as an eight-year-old, having fallen in love with the sound of the first record he had heard; Paganini Caprices, played by Ruggiero Ricci.
At 12 years old, Lewis led the National Children's Orchestra of Great Britain.
Lewis studied at the Purcell School and the Guildhall School of Music, London, and graduated from the Berne Conservatoire, Switzerland.
His professional career as a concert soloist began with the Bern Symphony Orchestra, before he joined the Heidelberg Chamber Orchestra.
As a guest on the US chat show, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Lewis broke the world record again on 3 February 2011.
He played the Flight of the Bumblebee in an unofficial time of 47 seconds, which has yet to be certified by Guinness World Records.
Lewis' fingers are insured for US$1 million; $100,000 per finger.
Insurance premium for the cover is $3,500 per month.
