Oliver Finlay Dallas, a famous child, has parentage rooted in the world of entertainment. He is the offspring of the actor duo Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin, known for their roles in the ABC fantasy adventure drama series “Once Upon A Time”. The said show had Ginnifer essaying the character of Snow White while Josh played Prince Charming.
Oliver is still a young child as he was born on May 29, 2014, meaning his zodiac sign is Gemini. He has a younger brother named, Hugo Wilson Dallas. Let’s learn a bit more about the celebrity kid.
About Josh And Ginnifer Love Life
Oliver Finlay Dallas’s parents Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin have been husband and wife since, April 12, 2014. They crossed paths in 2011 while working together on “Once Upon a Time” as co-stars playing the roles of Snow White and Prince Charming. Their onscreen chemistry turned out to be more than just acting as they developed a romantic relationship off-screen.
Josh and Ginnifer’s romantic involvement, which began in secrecy, became more apparent in April 2012 as the couple stepped out together at several public events. The two got engaged a year later in October 2013 before finally tying the knot in California in 2014. Oliver was already born before they had gotten married.
Net Worth Of Oliver’s Parents
Oliver Finlay Dallas is still a young child at the time of this writing so we will instead be looking at the wealth of his parents. Josh Dallas and Ginnifer Goodwin have an estimated net worth of $3 Million and $8 Million. Both of their main source of income is acting.
Both Oliver’s parents are known for having worked in the popular TV show, “Once Upon A Time”. Their salaries for the show haven’t been disclosed but, the show itself made $4.5 Million per episode. The highest-grossing movie Ginnifer has worked on is “Walk the Line” which earned $119.5 Million and Dallas’s is “Thor” which earned $268 Million at the box office.
Oliver Has A Younger Brother
In addition to Oliver, Josh, and Ginnifer are proud parents to another son, Hugo Wilson Dallas. While Oliver was their first child, Hugo was born two years later on June 1, 2016, making him the younger sibling in the family.
Despite being born into a family with successful actors as parents, there isn’t much public information about Oliver and Hugo, as Josh and Ginnifer have chosen to keep their personal lives private and away from the spotlight. Apart from the few pictures on their Instagram, there is nothing much available about his younger brother.
Oliver Is A Tough Kid
According to Ginnifer, her son Oliver Finlay Dallas is a tough little guy with a personality that reminds her of the character Khal Drogo from the hit TV series “Game of Thrones“. AZ Central has even mentioned in their article that she has called him a “bruiser”.
“Once Upon A Time” actress, Ginnifer reveals that Oliver had already started to talk when he was nine months old, even uttering words in the fictional language of Dothraki. She takes pride in her son’s strong character and lively personality, and fans can only wonder what great things lie ahead for the young boy.
Ginnifer Is Oliver’s Father’s Second Wife
Oliver’s father, Josh Dallas had already experienced what’s it like to get married in the past, before meeting his mother, Ginnifer. He was previously married to an actress, Lara Pulver. The two were married from December 2007 to September 2012, the same month Erica Stoll first met Rory Mcilroy. The reason behind their divorce has been kept under wraps.
While working at Johanna, Windsor, Josh crossed paths with Lara in 2003, which marked the beginning of their acquaintance. DailyMail has mentioned in their article that their nuptials took place in a rustic barn located in the picturesque region of Devon, followed by a blissful honeymoon spent in the sun-kissed archipelago of the Maldives.
Lara is a renowned British actress from Essex. She started her acting career by performing in musicals such as “Into the Woods” and “Parade” before moving on to television and film. Josh’s ex-wife is best known for her performances in popular TV shows like “Robin Hood,” “True Blood,” and “Sherlock,” where she played the role of Irene Adler.
Does Oliver Have Any Half Sibling?
Oliver Finlay Dallas, in a loose sense, does have a half-sibling thanks to his father, Josh. We say in a loose sense, as although this unidentified kid isn’t his sibling. However, he is the biological child of Josh. It is so because he had acted as a sperm donor for one of Ginnifer’s friends.
Ginnifer revealed that she had offered her Oliver father’s sperm to one of her close friends who wanted to have a child as a single mother. Josh initially was concerned about the potential complications that could arise from such an arrangement but they went ahead with it.
About Oliver’s Mother, Ginnifer Goodwin
Ginnifer Goodwin is an American actress known for her roles in TV series such as “Big Love” and “Once Upon a Time”, as well as films like “He’s Just Not That Into You” and “Zootopia”. Born on May 22, 1978, in Memphis, Tennessee, she pursued a career in acting after earning a degree in Fine Arts from Boston University.
Ginnifer’s breakthrough role came in 2001 when she starred as Margene Heffman in the series “Big Love”. She went on to become a household name with her portrayal of Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard in the fantasy drama series “Once Upon a Time”, which aired from 2011 to 2018. She has also lent her voice to various animated films and series and has received critical acclaim for her performances on stage.
Screen Was Banned For Oliver Until He Reached School Age
Ginnifer and her husband Josh had implemented a strict rule in their household, prohibiting their young son Oliver from using any type of electronic devices such as iPads, TV, and cell phones until he started attending school as reported in Fox News. This was done as an effort to encourage more imaginative play and interaction with the world around him.
Ginnifer had also stopped Oliver from watching animated films at one point because he got so heavily invested in the world that he believed it to be real. She revealed that her son, after watching “Winnie The Pooh” started to believe that the characters in the film were real. This was also the reason she had banned Oliver from watching her film “Zootopia” which also featured his father, Josh.
A Bit On Oliver’s Father, Josh Dallas
Josh Dallas is an American actor known for his roles in television series such as “Once Upon A Time” and “Manifest”, as well as films like “Thor” and “Red Tails”. Born on December 18, 1978, in Louisville, Kentucky, Dallas attended New Albany High School and later graduated from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts in London.
Josh began his career in theatre, appearing in productions in London’s West End and on Broadway. His breakout role on television came in 2011 when he was cast as Prince Charming/David Nolan in the ABC fantasy drama series “Once Upon A Time”. Dallas has also appeared in numerous films, including “Killing Them Softly” and “Zootopia”. Read about Tom Ellis’s love life with Meaghan Oppenheimer, who was also part of the “Once Upon A Time”.
Other Facts About Oliver
- Oliver was delivered by his father, Josh and he did that with his bare hands.
- Oliver loves reading and was already reading books when he was nine months old.
- When Oliver was born, his father, Josh was doing everything to help his mother, Ginnifer, and was barely getting any sleep.
- Ginnifer had built a Star Wars trailer on her working sets for Oliver.
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