Olivia d'Abo

Born:January 22, 1969

Place of Birth:Paddington, London, England, UK

Known For:Acting

Biography

Olivia Jane d'Abo, born on January 22, 1969, is a versatile English actress, voice actress, and singer-songwriter. Her career has been marked by a diverse range of roles that have showcased her talent and versatility on both the big and small screens. One of her most notable early roles was as Princess Jehnna in the fantasy film "Conan the Destroyer" in 1984, where she captivated audiences with her portrayal of the princess.

However, it was her role as Karen Arnold in the beloved TV series "The Wonder Years" that truly solidified her as a household name. Her portrayal of Karen, the free-spirited and rebellious older sister, resonated with audiences and showcased her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters. This role remains one of her most iconic to this day.

In addition to her on-screen work, Olivia d'Abo has also made a name for herself as a talented voice actress, lending her voice to a variety of animated characters. From voicing Jane Porter in "The Legend of Tarzan" to bringing Natalia Romanoff/Black Widow to life in animated movies like "Ultimate Avengers 1 & 2," her vocal performances have added another dimension to her already impressive body of work.

Off-screen, Olivia has had her fair share of personal experiences, including high-profile relationships and family life. Her engagement to singer Julian Lennon and subsequent relationships with actor Thomas Jane and songwriter Patrick Leonard have garnered media attention over the years, adding to her intriguing personal narrative.

Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Olivia d'Abo remains grounded and connected to her roots. Her father, Mike d'Abo, a renowned singer-songwriter and lead vocalist of the group Manfred Mann, has undoubtedly influenced her artistic journey and inspired her passion for music and performance.

With a career spanning decades and a diverse range of roles under her belt, Olivia d'Abo continues to captivate audiences with her talent, versatility, and undeniable charm. Whether on screen or behind the microphone, she brings a unique energy and authenticity to every project she undertakes, solidifying her status as a respected and beloved figure in the world of entertainment.

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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Luminara Unduli (voice)

2019

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

Bandit

Linda

2022

After escaping a Michigan prison, a charming career criminal assumes a new identity in Canada and goes on to rob a record 59 banks and jewellery stores while being hunted by a rogue task force. Based on the true story of The Flying Bandit.

The Animatrix

Rox ("Matriculated")

2003

Straight from the creators of the groundbreaking Matrix trilogy, this collection of short animated films from the world's leading anime directors fuses computer graphics and Japanese anime to provide the background of the Matrix universe and the conflict between man and machines. The shorts include Final Flight of the Osiris, The Second Renaissance, Kid's Story, Program, World Record, Beyond, A Detective Story and Matriculated.

Conan the Destroyer

Princess Jehnna

1984

Conan is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis to safely escort a teen princess and her powerful bodyguard to a far away castle to retrieve the magic Horn of Dagoth. Unknown to Conan, the queen plans to sacrifice the princess when she returns and inherit her kingdom after the bodyguard kills Conan. The queen's plans fail to take into consideration Conan's strength and cunning and the abilities of his sidekicks: the eccentric wizard Akiro, the warrior woman Zula, and the inept Malak. Together the hero and his allies must defeat both mortal and supernatural foes in this voyage to sword-and-sorcery land.

Justice League: Doom

Star Sapphire (voice)

2012

An adaptation of Mark Waid's "Tower of Babel" story from the JLA comic. Vandal Savage steals confidential files Batman has compiled on the members of the Justice League, and learns all their weaknesses.

Wayne's World 2

Betty Jo

1993

A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations, Wayne frets that a record producer is putting the moves on his girlfriend, Cassandra, while Garth handles the advances of mega-babe Honey Hornée.

Green Lantern: First Flight

Carol Ferris (voice)

2009

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

Point of No Return

Angela

1993

Hardened criminal Maggie Hayward's consistent violence, even in police custody, ends in the execution chamber. However, top-secret US government agent 'Bob' arranges a staged death, so Maggie can be elaborately trained as a phantom killer and subdued into obedience.

Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus

Tak's Ship (voice)

2019

ZIM discovers his almighty leaders never had any intention of coming to Earth and he loses confidence in himself for the first time in his life, which is the big break his human nemesis, Dib has been waiting for.

Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films

Self - Actress

2014

A documentary about the rise and fall of the Cannon Film Group, the legendary independent film company helmed by Israeli cousins Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.

Kicking and Screaming

Jane

1995

After college graduation, Grover's girlfriend Jane tells him she's moving to Prague to study writing. Grover declines to accompany her, deciding instead to move in with several friends, all of whom can't quite work up the inertia to escape their university's pull. Nobody wants to make any big decisions that would radically alter his life, yet none of them wants to end up like Chet, the professional student who tends bar and is in his tenth year of university studies.

Live Nude Girls

Chris

1995

A group of old friends at a Hens Night discuss their issues, uncertainties, fears and fantasies.