Olivia Taylor Dudley Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: November 4, 1985 (Scorpio)

Born In: San Luis Obispo, California, United States

Olivia Taylor Dudley is an American actor, best known for her roles in horror films. She began acting since the age of 17. In 2012, she received her first breakthrough role as ‘Natalie’ in the thriller ‘Chernobyl Diaries.’ Some of her other notable roles are those of ‘Angela’ in the supernatural horror film ‘The Vatican Tapes’ and ‘Skyler’ in another supernatural horror film, ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension,’ both released in 2015. Her role in ‘The Vatican Tapes’ earned Dudley positive reviews from ‘The New York Times.’ Some of her other notable movies are ‘Chillerama,’ ‘Dumbbells,’ ‘The Barber,’ and ‘Dude Bro Party Massacre III.’ In 2011, Dudley moved to TV with ‘NCIS.’ Following this, she appeared as ‘Alice Quinn’ in the fantasy series ‘The Magicians’ and ‘Billie Gunderson’ in the period crime-drama series ‘Aquarius.’ She is also known for her work on ‘5-Second Films,’ an American film group and website that produces 5-second-long online comedy web-series.
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Quick Facts

Age: 39 Years, 39 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Jim Dudley

mother: Saundra Dudley

Born Country: United States

Actresses American Women

Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

U.S. State: California

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    What TV shows has Olivia Taylor Dudley starred in?

    Olivia Taylor Dudley has starred in TV shows such as "The Magicians" and "Aquarius."
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    What is Olivia Taylor Dudley's acting style?

    Olivia Taylor Dudley is known for her versatile acting style, which allows her to embody a wide range of characters with depth and authenticity.
  • 3

    Has Olivia Taylor Dudley appeared in any horror films?

    Yes, Olivia Taylor Dudley has appeared in horror films such as "The Vatican Tapes" and "The Darkness."
  • 4

    How does Olivia Taylor Dudley prepare for her roles?

    Olivia Taylor Dudley is known to immerse herself deeply in research and preparation for her roles, often working closely with directors and fellow actors to bring her characters to life.
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    What are some upcoming projects for Olivia Taylor Dudley?

    Olivia Taylor Dudley has several exciting projects in the pipeline, including new TV shows and film roles that showcase her talent and versatility as an actress.
Childhood & Early Life
Olivia Taylor Dudley was born on November 4, 1985, in Morro Bay, California, to Jim Terrell Dudley and Saundra Ann Hoeschel.
In 2002, Dudley graduated from ‘Morro Bay High School.’ She moved to Los Angeles when she was 17 and has been acting ever since.
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Career
In 2007, Dudley made her film debut with the role of a dancer in ‘The Anna Nicole Smith Story.’ It was a biographical film on the life of American model, actor, and TV personality Anna Nicole Smith.
In 2008, Dudley appeared in the film ‘Remembering Phil.’ She was cast as a girlfriend of a character named ‘Susie.’
In 2011, Dudley appeared in the film ‘Birds of a Feather.’ She was the ‘Reality Girl Number 5’ in the film. She also played the role of ‘Nurse Unger’ in the horror–comedy anthology film ‘Chillerama,’ which consisted of four stories. She was cast in two of its segments, ‘Wadzilla’ and ‘Zom-B-Movie.’ The same year, she made her TV debut with ‘NCIS,’ an action police-procedural TV series, playing the role of ‘Jancey Gilroy’ in the episode ‘Freedom.’
In 2012, Dudley received her first major break in films with ‘Chernobyl Diaries,’ an American disaster–horror film, playing the role of ‘Natalie.’ She also appeared in two TV series: ‘CSI: Miami’ (as ‘Elizabeth Clark’ in the episodes ‘Look Who’s Taunting,’ ‘Dead Ringer,’ and ‘Rest in Pieces’) and ‘Don’t Trust the B – in Apartment 23’ (as ‘Katarina’ in the episode ‘A Weekend in the Hamptons’).
In 2013, Dudley starred in two TV series: the romantic comedy series ‘The Mindy Project’ (as ‘Tattoo Girl’ in the episode ‘The One That Got Away’) and the sitcom ‘Arrested Development’ (as ‘Rose’ in the episode ‘It Gets Better’).
In 2014, Dudley appeared as ‘Heather’ in the comedy film ‘Dumbbells.’ The same year, she appeared in various roles in eight episodes of the web series ‘Uproxx Video.’
In 2015, Dudley received her next major breakthrough role: ‘Skyler’ in the 3D found-footage supernatural horror film ‘Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension.’ She also received critical acclaim for her role as ‘Angela’ in another supernatural horror film, ‘The Vatican Tapes.’ Two of her other film projects during the year were ‘Appleton’ (as ‘Gracie’) and ‘Dude Bro Party Massacre III’ (as ‘Motherface’). She appeared in the role of ‘Barista’ in three episodes of the comedy TV series ‘The Comedians.’ She also bagged the main role of ‘Alice Quinn’ in the fantasy TV series ‘The Magicians.’
In 2016, Dudley appeared as ‘Trash’ in the movie ‘Chuck Hank and the San Diego Twins.’ The same year, she appeared in the period crime-drama TV series ‘Aquarius’ (as ‘Billie Gunderson’ in five episodes).
In 2017, Dudley featured in the comedy TV series ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ playing the role of a female swinger in the episode ‘Fatwa!’
She wrote an episode of the series ‘Uproxx Video.’ She also worked as a special effects technician in the 2013 film ‘Coldwater.’
Family & Personal Life
Dudley was in a relationship with filmmaker Evan Glodell for 5 years. Their love story and eventual separation became part of Glodell’s movie ‘Bellflower.’
Facts About Olivia Taylor Dudley
Olivia Taylor Dudley is a talented artist and has showcased her artwork at various exhibitions.
She is an avid animal lover and has rescued several pets over the years.
Olivia is passionate about environmental issues and actively supports conservation efforts.
She enjoys practicing yoga and meditation to maintain a healthy mind and body.
In her free time, Olivia loves to experiment with cooking and often shares her culinary creations on social media.

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