Olivia Taylor Dudley
Also known as Olivia Dudley
Career
Active 2007 – present
Biography
About Olivia Taylor Dudley
American actress Olivia Taylor Dudley was born on November 4th, 1985, in the coastal town of Morro Bay, California. She grew up there with her parents, Jim and Saundra Dudley, and graduated from Morro Bay High School. At 17, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting full-time. Her early career included a stint with the internet sketch comedy group 5-Second Films starting in 2009, where she appeared in over 50 short videos that showcased her comedic timing and range.
Her breakthrough came in 2012 with the found-footage horror film Chernobyl Diaries, establishing her as a scream queen. She followed with roles in The Vatican Tapes (2015) and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension (2015), both in the horror genre. On television, she landed the lead role of Alice Quinn in Syfy's The Magicians (2015-2020), a five-season run that solidified her as a fantasy staple. She also had guest spots on CSI: Miami, Arrested Development, and Aquarius. More recently, she recurred as Charity Hudson Dow on Nancy Drew (2021-2023) and appeared in Grey Rabbit (2024). In 2023, she produced and starred in Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls. Upcoming projects include Touch Me and Abigail Before Beatrice, both slated for 2025.
Olivia married cinematographer Elie Smolkin in September 2023, and they collaborate on select projects. She is an avid supporter of animal rights and environmental causes, often sharing her love for hiking California's trails on social media. Her early web sketches with 5-Second Films went viral, amassing millions of views. She identifies as a "horror enthusiast" and has cited The Exorcist as an influence. She is 5'3" tall with a slim build, blonde hair, and hazel eyes.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 2007-present (started around 21 years old; 19 years active)
- Birthplace
- Morro Bay, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Blonde
- Eye Color
- Hazel
- Weight
- 128 lbs (or 58 kg)
- Measurements
- 38–26–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32F show conversions - UK: 32E, EU: 70F, AU: 10F, JP: 70F
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 218k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Olivia Taylor Dudley get her start in acting?
She began her career with the internet sketch comedy group 5-Second Films starting in 2009, appearing in over 50 short videos, before moving to Los Angeles at age 17.
What roles is Olivia Taylor Dudley best known for?
She is known for playing Alice Quinn in The Magicians and for leading roles in horror films like Chernobyl Diaries, The Vatican Tapes, and Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension.
Did you know
- Olivia has a 32F bra cup size with natural breasts, a 38-26-36 measurement, and a height of 5'3".
- She has amassed 218k Instagram followers, partially driven by her viral 5-Second Films sketches.
- Olivia married cinematographer Elie Smolkin in September 2023, and they collaborate on projects.
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