British Actress and singer
Born: January 22, 1969
Olivia d’Abo is a British-American actress, singer-songwriter, and voice artist, renowned for her versatile career in television, film, and music. Born on January 22, 1969, in London, England, she is the daughter of model Maggie London and musician Mike d’Abo, the lead singer of the rock band Manfred Mann. She moved to the United States during her youth and launched her acting career in the early 1980s.
D’Abo gained widespread recognition for her role as Karen Arnold, the free-spirited older sister on the acclaimed TV series The Wonder Years (1988–1993). Her film debut was in the 1984 science fantasy Conan the Destroyer, where she portrayed Princess Jehnna. She has since appeared in films like Bolero (1984) and Greedy (1994) and had notable guest roles on television, including Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
An accomplished voice actor, d’Abo lent her voice to Luminara Unduli in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Morgaine le Fey in Justice League. In addition to acting, she has a thriving music career, releasing her debut album Not TV in 2008.
With her multifaceted talents and enduring appeal, Olivia d’Abo continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Olivia d’Abo’s 5 most popular quotes
- With thrillers, there’s such a fine line between what’s good and what’s cheesy and corny.
- I’ve always wanted to play ‘Lady Macbeth’ and Strindberg’s ‘Miss Julie’.
- I’ve been writing and composing songs since I was 5 years old.
- I think one’s history and past is important at a certain time in your life, especially as an artist, just to try to hone in on that.
- Music has always been a huge passion in my life. I’ve just had such success with my acting that it’s really been right alongside of it, and I’ve always been writing and playing and singing.
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