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Olivia Thirlby Biography

Birth Name:Olivia J. Thirlby

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Won the Boston Film Festival award for best actress in 2017
  • Studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London
  • Trained at the American Globe Theatre and the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat
  • Auditioned for the lead role in the film "Juno" before being cast in the film's part of Leah

Awards

  • 2008Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2017Festival Prize-Best Actress: winner
  • 2019Pitch to Screen Film Award-Best Actress: winner