Olivia Wilde

Biography: Olivia Wilde was born Olivia Jane Cockburn (pronounced "coburn") on March 10, 1984 in New York City. Although she grew up in Washington D.C., she spent her summers in Ireland and studied in the renowned Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. She is the daughter of journalist parents Andrew and Leslie Cockburn and the granddaughter of writer James Helvick. Olivia attended Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts, and was nearly kicked out "like seven times". After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles. She got an internship job as a casting director for the movie The Girl Next Door. She was given a small role in the movie starring Elisha Cuthbert. Olivia also appeared in the films Alpha Dog and Turistas. On television, Olivia has had regular roles in the short-lived shows Skins and The Black Donnellys. The performance she is probably most known for is playing Alex Kelly, who had a bisexual relationship with Mischa Barton's character Marissa in The O.C.. In 2007,Olivia Wilde was born Olivia Jane Cockburn (pronounced "coburn") on March 10, 1984 in New York City. Although she grew up in Washington D.C., she spent her summers in Ireland and studied in the renowned Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin. She is the daughter of journalist parents Andrew and Leslie Cockburn and the granddaughter of writer James Helvick. Olivia attended Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts, and was nearly kicked out "like seven times". After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles. She got an internship job as a casting director for the movie The Girl Next Door. She was given a small role in the movie starring Elisha Cuthbert. Olivia also appeared in the films Alpha Dog and Turistas. On television, Olivia has had regular roles in the short-lived shows Skins and The Black Donnellys. The performance she is probably most known for is playing Alex Kelly, who had a bisexual relationship with Mischa Barton's character Marissa in The O.C.. In 2007, another big break came her way when she was cast in the new team of interns in the FOX medical drama House. Olivia married Tao Ruspoli, a documentary filmmaker, photographer and flamenco guitar player on June 7, 2003. They reside in Venice, Los Angeles, California.… Expand

Olivia Wilde's Scores

Average career score: 49
Highest Metascore: 90 Her
Lowest Metascore: 21 Life Itself
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 26
  3. Negative: 10 out of 26
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Title: Year: Credit: User score:
85 Booksmart May 24, 2019 Director tbd
69 A Vigilante Mar 29, 2019 Producer / Sadie 5.9
21 Life Itself Sep 21, 2018 Abbey / Abby / Mary 4.9
31 Love the Coopers Nov 13, 2015 Eleanor 5.0
67 Meadowland Oct 16, 2015 Producer / Sarah 7.0
tbd Unity Aug 12, 2015 Narrator 7.3
31 The Lazarus Effect Feb 27, 2015 Cast / Zoe / Zoe 4.8
34 The Longest Week Sep 5, 2014 Beatrice Fairbanks / Beatrice Fairbanks 5.0
38 Third Person Jun 20, 2014 Anna / Anna 4.8
40 Better Living Through Chemistry Mar 14, 2014 Elizabeth Roberts 5.9
90 Her Dec 18, 2013 Cast / Amelia / Blind Date / Blind Date 8.6
75 Rush Sep 20, 2013 Suzy Miller / Suzy Miller / Suzy Miller / Suzy Miller tbd
71 Drinking Buddies Aug 23, 2013 Kate / Kate 6.5
44 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Mar 15, 2013 Jane / Jane 5.8
52 Deadfall Dec 7, 2012 Liza / Liza 5.8
40 Butter Oct 5, 2012 Brooke / Brooke / Brooke Swinkowski 6.1
37 The Words Sep 7, 2012 Danielle / Daniella / Danielle 6.8
49 People Like Us Jun 29, 2012 Hannah 6.3
53 In Time Oct 28, 2011 Rachel Salas 6.3
39 The Change-Up Aug 5, 2011 Sabrina 5.9
50 Cowboys & Aliens Jul 29, 2011 Ella 5.9
49 TRON: Legacy Dec 17, 2010 Quorra 7.2
52 The Next Three Days Nov 19, 2010 Nicole 7.3
31 Fix Nov 20, 2009 Bella tbd
34 Year One Jun 19, 2009 Princess Inanna / Princess Inanna tbd
36 Turistas Dec 1, 2006 Bea 8.6
62 Conversations with Other Women Aug 11, 2006 Bridesmaid 7.7

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