Olly Murs

Murs in 2013, photo by PrPhotos

Birth Name: Oliver Stanley Murs

Place of Birth: Chelmsford, Essex, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 14 May, 1984

Ethnicity: English, one quarter Latvian

Olly Murs is a British singer, songwriter, dancer, television presenter, voice actor, and director. He was the runner-up on series six of The X Factor.

Olly is the son of Vicky-Lynn and Pete Murs. He is married to Amelia Tank, with whom he has a daughter.

Olly’s paternal grandfather is named Edward Murs (the son of Edward Murs and Kathe). Olly’s grandfather Edward’s parents were Latvian.

Olly’s paternal grandmother is named Maureen E. Shelley.

Olly’s maternal grandfather’s surname is Pollard.

Olly’s maternal grandmother’s surname is Webster.