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Olivia d'Abo

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Tells the story of Caddy over a twenty four hour period on May 30th 2020 as he searches for his missing son who has been living on the streets, while working as an Uber/Delivery driver during the early days of the Pandemic in Los Angeles.
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Olivia d'Abo is an English actress and singer from London. She debuted as a teenager in 1984, and has remained active over the following decades. Her most famous role was playing the free-spirited Karen Arnold in the historical television series "The Wonder Years" (1988 -1993). The series lasted for 6 seasons, and a total of 115 episodes.

In 1969, d'Abo was born in London. Her father was singer and songwriter Mike d'Abo (1944-), lead vocalist for the rock band Manfred Mann"'s Earth Band (1962-1969). D'Abo's mother was the model Maggie London. Through her father, d'Abo is a first cousin, once removed of fellow actress Maryam d'Abo (1960-). Maryam is known for playing the Bond girl Kara Milovy in the spy film "The Living Daylights" (1987).

D'Abo settled in the United States in the 1980s. She attended high schools in the Los Angeles area. She made her screen debut in the sword and sorcery film "Conan the Destroyer" (1984), at the age of 14. The film was based on the "Conan the Barbarian" stories by Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936), with the main role reserved for actor Arnold Schwarzenegger (1947-). D'Abo played Princess Jehnna of Shadizar, who Conan has to escort on a quest to retrieve the magical gemstone Heart of Ahriman and the missing Horn of Dagoth. The film earned about 31 million dollars at the domestic box office.

Months later, the romantic drama film "Bolero" (1984) was released. D'Abo had the supporting role of the Gypsy girl Catalina, who befriends the main character Ayre "Mac" MacGillvary (played by Bo Derek). The film was a box office flop, and was received negatively by most critics. It was nominated for 9 Golden Raspberry Awards, winning 6. D'Abo herself won the "Golden Raspberry Award for Worst New Star".

After a brief hiatus in her career, d'Abo had her next starring film role in the gymnastics-themed film "Flying" (1986). She played Robin Crew, an adolescent gymnast who injured her leg in a car accident. Throughout the film, Robin tries to get back into shape and to rejoin her gymnastics team. The film received only a limited release in movie theaters, but achieved some success in the home video market. The film has a minor cult following, due to featuring Keanu Reeves (1964-) in one of his earliest roles.

Also in 1986, d'Abo had the female lead role in the action film "Bullies". She played Becky Cullen, a female member of a clan consisting of bullies and thugs. Her family objects when she falls in love with a member of an enemy family. The film was loosely inspired by the play "Romeo and Juliet", but had a modern setting. The film earned about 2,9 million dollars at the box office.

In 1988, d'Abo joined the main cast of the historical series the "The Wonder Years", playing the main character's older sister. The series often contrasted the conservative views of the Arnold family's parents with the liberal views expressed by Karen Arnold (d'Abo's character). D'Abo left the series main cast in 1991, as her character was de-emphasized. However, she remained available for guest appearances until the series' finale. The role of Karen Arnold's husband in the later seasons was played by David Schwimmer. This was Schwimmer's first recurring role in a television series.

In 1990, d'Abo played the time traveler Chanel-6 in the science fiction comedy "The Spirit of '76". In the film, time travelers from a dystopian 22nd century attempt to retrieve valuable documents from the year 1776. By accident, they end up in the year 1976. While acclimating themselves to this era, they embrace the era's own revolutionary spirit. The film only had a limited release in movie theaters, but was noted for a soundtrack that included many of the era's hits.

D'Abo often appeared in guest roles in television series during the early 1990s. She eventually gained a major role as a series regular in the sitcom "The Single Guy" (1995-1997). The sitcom had a similar premise with some of the era's hit sitcoms, featuring single people who are struggling with relationships. But it failed to find an audience of its own, and only lasted for two seasons.

D'Abo gained her first major voice acting role in the short-lived animated series "Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm". It was an adaptation of the video game series "Mortal Kombat", featuring many of the same characters. D'Abo voiced military officer Sonya Blade, one of the protagonists of the series. The series only lasted for 13 episodes. The final episode featured a failed insurrection against the evil emperor Shao Kahn, and left the fates of several characters without resolutions.

From 1999 to 2000, d'Abo played female super-villain Ten/ Melanie Walker in the superhero series "Batman Beyond" (1999-2001). Her character was depicted as a member of the playing card-themed super-villain team Royal Flush Gang, and as a love interest for Batman/ Terry McGinnis.

D'Abo played Jane Porter (Tarzan's wife) in the animated series "The Legend of Tarzan" (2001-2003) She had the same role in the spin-off animated film "Tarzan & Jane" (2002). The series was a loose adaptation of the "Tarzan" stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950).

D'Abo had villainous roles in the superhero series Justice League (2001-2004). She voiced both Star Sapphire/Carol Ferris and Morgaine le Fey. She had a more heroic role in the animated film "Ultimate Avengers" (2006), playing the Russian super-heroine Black Widow/Natalia Romanova. She returned to this role in the sequel, "Ultimate Avengers 2" (2006).

From 2002 to 2008, d'Abo played criminal mastermind Nicole Wallace in the police procedural "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" (2001-2011). Her character was depicted as the archenemy of Robert Goren, though she only appeared in 5 episodes. During the series, she murders multiple people. She denies accusations that she has killed her own daughter, claiming that her daughter's death was accidental.

From 2008 to 2009, d'Abo played Jedi master Luminara Unduli in the animated series "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" (2008-2020). In 2009, d'Abo voiced Carol Ferris in the animated film "Green Lantern: First Flight". In 2010, d'Abo voiced the super-heroine Elasti-Girl/Rita Farr in an episode of "Batman: The Brave and the Bold". Easti-Girl is a founding member of the Doom Patrol, and often appears in adaptations of the team's adventures. In 2012, d'Abo voiced another version of Star Sapphire in the animated film "Justice League: Doom". In 2014, she voiced Star Sapphire in the video game "Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham".

In 2019, d'Abo voiced Luminara Unduli again, in a cameo role in the live-action film "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker". As of 2021, d'Abo is 52-years-old. She has never retired, and continues to work regularly in both films and television. D'Abo has had an enduring appeal, and is well-remembered for playing popular characters over the decades.
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Olivia d'Abo and Bayne Gibby in Secs & Execs (2017)
Kirk Douglas and Olivia d'Abo in Greedy (1994)
Olivia d'Abo and John de Lancie in Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
Olivia d'Abo and Colin Ferguson in Eureka (2006)
Olivia d'Abo and French Stewart in 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996)
Olivia d'Abo in Presumed Dead in Paradise (2014)
Olivia d'Abo and Alix Elizabeth Gitter in Presumed Dead in Paradise (2014)
Dana Carvey and Olivia d'Abo in Wayne's World 2 (1993)
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Olivia d'Abo in Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Olivia d'Abo in Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Olivia d'Abo in Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Olivia d'Abo in Kicking and Screaming (1995)

Known for

Conan the Destroyer (1984)
Conan the Destroyer
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  • Princess Jehnna(as Olivia D'Abo)
  • 1984
Bridget Fonda in Point of No Return (1993)
Point of No Return
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  • Angela
  • 1993
Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Hassan Taj, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Robin Guiver, Daisy Ridley, Lee Towersey, Joonas Suotamo, and Naomi Ackie in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
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  • Luminara Unduli(voice)
  • 2019
Tim Daly, Kevin Conroy, Susan Eisenberg, Nathan Fillion, and Bumper Robinson in Justice League: Doom (2012)
Justice League: Doom
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  • Star Sapphire(voice)
  • 2012

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  • Olivia d'Abo, J.D. Buckwell, Eileen Dietz, Sean Kenney, Laurene Landon, Kelli Maroney, Tracee Cocco, Catherine LaSalle, Bill Victor Arucan, Lilly Ivring, Mark Brenes, and Bailey Sorrel in Staycation (2023)
    Staycation
  • Paul T. Goldman (2023)
    Paul T. Goldman
  • Mel Gibson, Elisha Cuthbert, and Josh Duhamel in Bandit (2022)
    Bandit
  • Stephen Dorff, Danny Huston, and Tony Todd in Traveling Light (2021)
    Traveling Light
  • Jane Widdop in Angie: Lost Girls (2020)
    Angie: Lost Girls
  • Snoop Dogg, Chase Masterson, Tim Russ, and Garrett Wang in Unbelievable!!!!! (2020)
    Unbelievable!!!!!
    • (as Olivia D'Abo)
  • Anthony Daniels, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams, Keri Russell, J.J. Abrams, Lynn Robertson Bruce, Hassan Taj, Oscar Isaac, Brian Herring, Jimmy Vee, Dave Chapman, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Robin Guiver, Daisy Ridley, Lee Towersey, Joonas Suotamo, and Naomi Ackie in Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
    Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
    • (voice)
  • Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus (2019)
    Invader ZIM: Enter the Florpus
    • (voice)
  • Gina Rodriguez in Jane the Virgin (2014)
    Jane the Virgin
  • Olivia d'Abo, Kristanna Loken, and Trevor Stines in Purity Falls (2019)
    Purity Falls
  • The Circuit: Star Crew (2019)
    The Circuit: Star Crew
  • Darren Carter, Afra Sophia Tully, Willem Miller, Liam Attridge, Gordy De St. Jeor, and Gil De St. Jeor in Millennial Rules (2018)
    Millennial Rules
  • Her Son's Secret (2018)
    Her Son's Secret
  • Patrick Stewart, Curtis Armstrong, Dee Bradley Baker, Chris Diamantopoulos, Jeff Fischer, Scott Grimes, David Koechner, Seth MacFarlane, Kevin Michael Richardson, Wendy Schaal, Daisuke Suzuki, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Mike Barker, Mike Henry, Rachael MacFarlane, and Matt McKenna in American Dad! (2005)
    American Dad!
    • (voice)
  • Sandra Bernhard, Olivia d'Abo, Natalie Dreyfuss, Mindy Sterling, Parvesh Cheena, Bayne Gibby, Miguel Pinzon, Daniela Bobadilla, and Travina Springer in Secs & Execs (2017)
    Secs & Execs

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  • Face 2 Face (2013)
    Face 2 Face
  • Waking Madison (2010)
    Waking Madison

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Elsweyr - Official Cinematic Trailer | E3 2019
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Elsweyr - Official Cinematic Trailer | E3 2019
Lost Girls: Angie's Story
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Lost Girls: Angie's Story
A Christmas Eve Miracle
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A Christmas Eve Miracle
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (VG)
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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (VG)
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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (VG)
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    • January 22, 1969
    • Paddington, London, England, UK
    • Patrick LeonardAugust 10, 2002 - 2012 (divorced)
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    • Mike d'Abo
    • Ben d'Abo(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Recorded additional vocals on Bon Jovi's new version of "Livin' on a Prayer", for their album "This Left Feels Right"
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    Dated Julian Lennon in the early 1990s; has a background-vocals credit on his 1991 album "Help Yourself".
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    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.

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