Dawn Olivieri
Biography
Dawn Orienne Olivieri is an American actress born on February 8, 1981, in Seminole, Florida. She is recognized for her work in television, most notably for her performances as Lydia in the series Heroes and as Monica Talbot in the Showtime series House of Lies. With a career spanning numerous television productions, she has established herself as a consistent presence in the industry. Olivieri is also noted for her frequent collaborations on projects produced by Taylor Sheridan. She holds American nationality and maintains a professional profile as an actress and model.
Career overview
Olivieri gained significant recognition for her role as Monica Talbot in the Showtime series House of Lies, appearing in 41 episodes beginning in 2012. In this role, she portrayed a competitive management consultant who is the ex-wife of Marty Kaan and the mother of their son, Roscoe Kaan. Her earlier television work includes the role of Lydia in the fourth season of the NBC series Heroes. Additionally, she played Janice Herveaux in the third season of the HBO series True Blood and appeared as Andie Star, a reporter and girlfriend of Damon Salvatore, in The Vampire Diaries. Her television credits also include appearances on My Boys, Knight Rider, Trust Me, and Stargate: Atlantis.
In more recent years, Olivieri has become a frequent participant in television productions created by Taylor Sheridan. Her work within these projects includes the portrayal of Claire Dutton in the series 1883, the role of Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone, and the character Amber Whalen in Lioness. Throughout her career, she has accumulated 46 known acting credits. Her professional background encompasses a variety of genres, ranging from science fiction and fantasy to drama.
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- The Madison (2026) as Ellen
- Hostile Takeover (2025) as Angel
- Homestead (2024) as Jenna Ross
- Homestead: The Series (2024) as Jenna Ross
- Lioness (2023) as Amber Whalen
- Double Threat (2023) as Ask
- 1883 (2021) as Claire Dutton
- NCIS: Hawaiʻi (2021) as Melina Devlin
- The Secret of Karma (2020) as Adrian / Nicole
- The Hot Zone (2019) as Dani Toretti
- Yellowstone (2018) as Sarah Atwood
- Den of Thieves (2018) as Debbie O'Brien
- Traffik (2018) as Cara
- Darc (2018) as Ivy
- SEAL Team (2017) as Amy Nelson
- Bright (2017) as Sherri Ward
- A Change of Heart (2017) as Laurie
- Lucifer (2016) as Lt. Olivia Monroe
- He Does Not Want Peace (2016) as Jeannie Deline
- Rosewood (2015) as Agent Harrows
- Secrets and Lies (2015) as Detective Felicia Sanchez
- The Last Witch Hunter (2015) as Danique
- To Whom It May Concern (2015) as Anna
- To Whom It May Concern (2015) Co-Producer
- Supremacy (2014) as Doreen
- American Hustle (2013) as Cosmo Girl
- Plush (2013) as Annie
- Missionary (2013) as Katherine Kingsman
- House of Lies (2012) as Monica Talbot
- Boy Toy (2011) as Kylie
- The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010) as Pepper Potts (voice)
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Andie Star
- Hydra (2009) as Gwen Russell
- Xtra Credit (2009) as Lexy
- True Blood (2008) as Janice Herveaux
- Californication (2007) as Actress Karen
- Rules of Engagement (2007) as Cheyenne
- Heroes (2006) as Lydia
- Devil's Den (2006) as Jezebel
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Anna
- Entourage (2004) as Clothing Girl
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Neeva Casol
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Maggie
- The Player (2004)
- Las Vegas (2003) as Brunette Bombshell Sheri
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Stripper
- Six Days in Evergreen as Farrah • Marie