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Olivia d'Abo Biography

Birth Name:Olivia Jane d'Abo

Birth Place:Paddington, London, Equatorial Guinea

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Has served on the advisory board of the non-profit organization Artists 4 Change
  • Has voiced a number of characters in animated films based on comic books, including "Green Lantern: First Flight," "The Ultimate Avengers" and "The Ultimate Avengers II․"
  • Originated the role of Gwendolyn Pigeon in the 2005 Broadway production "The Odd Couple․"
  • Shifts between playing comedic and dramatic roles, and has found success in theater, film, television and music
  • Well known for her role in the series "The Wonder Years․"
  • Wrote singer Laura Pausini's song "Love Comes from the Inside․"
  • Sang an acoustic duet version of Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" that appears on the band's "This Left Feels Right" CD

Awards

  • 1985Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
  • 1985Razzie Award-Worst New Star: winner
  • 1989Special Award-Ensemble Award: winner
  • 1990Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Youth Series or Variety Show: nominated
  • 2004TV Land Award-Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family: winner
  • 2008Anniversary Award-: winner
  • 2013BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
  • 2013BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: winner
  • 2015Impact Award-: winner
  • 2025Daytime Emmy-Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Silver Telly-People's Telly - Online Video/Shows/Segments: winner