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Olivia Taylor Dudley

Also known as Olivia Dudley

Born
Nov 4, 1985age 40
height
5'3" (or 160 cm) (Petite)
body type
Slim
nationality
American

Career

Active 2007 – present

Biography

About Olivia Taylor Dudley

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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.

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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

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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.

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