Meet Lenny Rush, Who Played Ollie in “Am I Being Unreasonable?”

Lenny Rush (age: 14 years; born on March 18, 2009) is an actor from Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex. He has been in the entertainment industry since 2018; his first project was an animated show titled “Apple Tree House,” where he gave his voice to a character named Eli.

He was also in Toby MacDonald-directed “Old Boys,” although his first major acting project was the TV mini-series “A Christmas Carol” where he played Tim Cratchit. Some other notable projects that Lenny worked on are “The Dumping Ground,” “Dodger,” and “The Queen Mary.”

In 2022, Rush gained fame for his work in Daisy May Cooper’s comedy thriller “Am I Being Unreasonable?” which won 4 BAFTA Award nominations. Recently on April 11, the second installment of the series came out on Hulu.

How Old is Lenny Rush?

On March 18, 2009, Lenny Rush (age 14) was born to his father, Steve, and mother, Lisa, in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, England, UK. He has a younger sibling, Bobby, who excels at sports. Unlike Bobby, Lenny developed a love for acting when he was 9; he was a student at Ormiston Rivers Academy when he participated in the stage show.

Soon after discovering his love for art, Len joined Pauline Quirke Academy, where he learned about stage performance and acting. After learning under the coaching of Pauline Rush stepped into the entertainment industry as a professional actor.

His journey in the entertainment industry is nothing short of impressive. From his first appearance on the popular docu-soap “Our Family,” to his roles in the CBeebies series “Apple Tree House” and “The Dumping Ground,” and his performances as Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol” at “The Old Vic in London,” Lenny has showcased his talent and passion for acting from an early age.

How Lenny Rush Became A Successful Actor?

Rush’s breakthrough came with a comedy-drama “Dodger” alongside acclaimed actor Christopher Eccleston. Initially cast in a small role as Sweeper, Rush’s exceptional performance led to the expansion of his character, who was then named Morgan.

His comedic timing and improvisation skills were further showcased in BBC One’s comedy “Am I Being Unreasonable?”, where he played Ollie, the on-screen son of “Avenue 5” actress Daisy May Cooper.

Critics were quick to praise Rush’s performance, with Lucy Mangan of “The Guardian” describing him as having “the comic chops and emotional range of an actor twice his age, and the kind of chemistry with Cooper that is an absolute joy to watch.”

Rush’s talent and dedication did not go unnoticed, as he made a notable appearance on BBC One’s charity money-raising show “Children In Need” in 2022. In recognition of his outstanding work, Lenny was awarded the Breakthrough Award and the Comedy Performance (Male) Award for his role in “Am I Being Unreasonable?” at the prestigious Royal Television Society Programme Awards in March 2023.

What condition does Lenny Rush have?

Lenny has Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita, a rare disorder that affects bone growth and causes dwarfism in the patient’s body; occasionally, it also affects hearing and vision.

SDC is why our star Rush is only 3 feet 2 inches taller and weighs only 32 kg, but despite all the physical challenges, this exceptionally talented British artist has proved that nothing can stop him from achieving his dreams.

Lenny Rush Q&A

Ques: Who is Lenny Rush’s father?

Ans: Steve Rush.

Ques: How old is Ollie in “Am I Being Unreasonable?”?

Ans: 14 (as of 2023).

Ques: How much is Lenny Rush’s height?

Ans: 3 feet 2 inches.

Ques: Why is Lenny Rush so short?

Ans: Because he suffers from a condition called Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita.

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