Olivia Thirlby facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Olivia Thirlby
Thirlby at the 2012 Fantastic Fest promoting Dredd
Born	Olivia Jo Thirlby (1986-10-06) October 6, 1986 (age 38) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present
Spouse(s)	Jacques Pienaar ​ ​ (m. 2014; separated 2021)​

Olivia Thirlby (born October 6, 1986) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in several movies and TV shows. Some of her most famous parts include Leah in the comedy-drama film Juno (2007) and Judge Cassandra Anderson in the action movie Dredd (2012). In 2023, she also appeared in the historical film Oppenheimer.

Early Life and Education

Olivia Thirlby was born in New York City. She grew up in the East Village area of Manhattan. She went to school at Friends Seminary and graduated with a class of 57 students.

Olivia loved performing from a young age. She attended summer arts camps like the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts. She also took acting classes at the American Globe Theatre. For a short time, she studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. There, she even learned stage combat, which is like safe fighting for plays and movies.

Acting Career Highlights

Olivia Thirlby started her acting career in high school. Her first film role was in The Secret. In 2006, she made her big screen debut in United 93. She also appeared on TV for the first time in the series Kidnapped.

Breakthrough with Juno

Olivia Thirlby on set while shooting New York, I Love You in New York City on March 24, 2008

In 2007, Olivia gained wide recognition for her role as Leah in the movie Juno. This film was a big hit and helped her become more well-known. After Juno, she starred in The Wackness (2008). In this film, she played Stephanie, a popular girl from New York City.

Stage and Television Roles

Olivia also performed on stage. She made her theater debut in the play Farragut North in New York City in 2008. The play was written by Beau Willimon.

She appeared in the HBO series Bored to Death in 2009. She also lent her voice to promotional videos for the book Thirteen Reasons Why.

Science Fiction and Action Films

Olivia Thirlby at the premiere of Dredd at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival

In 2011, Olivia starred in the Russian science-fiction film The Darkest Hour. She played Natalie in this movie about an alien invasion.

One of her most notable roles came in 2012. She played Judge Cassandra Anderson in the action film Dredd. In this movie, she worked alongside Karl Urban, who played the main character.

Recent Work

Olivia Thirlby in March 2020

Olivia continued to take on diverse roles. In 2016, she was part of the legal TV series Goliath on Amazon Studios. She played a young lawyer named Lucy Kittridge.

In 2017, she starred in the thriller Damascus Cover. She also took the lead role in The White Orchid in 2018. In 2019, she played the main character in Above the Shadows. Olivia also appeared in the TV series The L Word: Generation Q and Y: The Last Man.

Personal Life

Olivia Thirlby married Jacques Pienaar on December 28, 2014. They met while working on the movie Dredd in 2012.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Theater Roles

See also

In Spanish: Olivia Thirlby para niños