Oscar Hartley (born 2003), along with his twin brother Jake, appeared on Coronation Street as Simon Richards from July to November 2003, although for two episodes in September, the role was instead played by Daniel Whelan. When the character returned in 2008, the role would be taken over by Alex Bain.
Under the name Oscar Parry his other television appearances include Doctors, Mount Pleasant, Get Even 2, Dodger, Saturday Mash-Up and Red Rose, while his film credits include The Awakening, After Hours, It Feels Like This, Youos and North Nights.