Larisa Oleynik
Biography
Larisa Romanovna Oleynik is an American actress born on June 7, 1981, in Santa Clara County, California. She came to fame in the mid-1990s after starring in the title role of the popular television series The Secret World of Alex Mack. Her career also includes appearances in theatrical films such as The Baby-Sitters Club and 10 Things I Hate About You. Throughout the 2000s, she mostly appeared in lower-budget films. During her period as a teen idol, Oleynik was described as one of America's favorite 15-year-olds and the proverbial girl next door.
Career overview
Larisa Romanovna Oleynik is an American actress born on June 7, 1981, in Santa Clara County, California. She came to fame in the mid-1990s after starring in the title role of the popular television series The Secret World of Alex Mack. During her period as a teen idol, Oleynik was described as one of America's favorite fifteen-year-olds and the proverbial girl next door.
In addition to her television work, Oleynik has appeared in theatrical films, including The Baby-Sitters Club and 10 Things I Hate About You. Throughout the 2000s, she has mostly appeared in lower-budget films. Her acting career is documented with fifty known credits on the Movie Database, reflecting her extensive involvement in television shows and movies over the years.
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50 titles- Erin & Aaron (2023) as Sylvia
- We Broke Up (2021) as Tia
- Auggie (2021) as Hillary
- The Healing Powers of Dude (2020) as Karen Ferris
- Trinkets (2019) as Shawn
- The 7th Run Around the Globe (2019) Co-Producer
- Animal Among Us (2019) as Anita Bishop
- The Orange Years: The Nickelodeon Story (2018) as Self
- Accommodations (2018) as Natalie
- Wish Upon a Christmas (2015) as Amelia
- Extant (2014) as Phillips
- Jessabelle (2014) as Samantha
- Stolen from the Womb (2014) as Diane King
- The Michaels (2014) as Katherine Bixby
- BFFs (2014) as Chloe
- The Mamet Women (2014) as Polly
- Remember Sunday (2013) as Lauren
- OJ: The Musical (2013) as Regina
- Atlas Shrugged: Part II (2012) as Cherryl Brooks
- Fairly Legal (2011) as Officer Glacki
- Winx Club - The Shadow Phoenix (2011) as Icy / Faragonda (voice)
- Winx Club - The Fate of Bloom (2011) as Icy/Faragonda (voice)
- Winx Club - The Battle for Magix (2011) as Icy/Faragonda (voice)
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Jenna Kaye
- Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Maggie Cutler
- Mike & Molly (2010) as Allison
- Backyard Wedding (2010) as Renee
- I Have It (2009) as Emily
- Broken Windows (2008) as Sara
- Together Again for the First Time (2008) as Brenda
- Mad Men (2007) as Cynthia Cosgrove
- Aliens in America (2007)
- Psych (2006) as Willow Gimbley
- Pepper Dennis (2006) as Brianna
- American Dad! (2005) as Potential Prom Dates (voice)
- Without a Trace (2002) as Liza Miller
- A Time for Dancing (2002) as Juliana 'Jules' Michaels
- An American Rhapsody (2001) as Maria at 18
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Abby
- 100 Girls (2000) as Wendy
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Lizzie Bauer
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) as Bianca Stratford
- 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) as Alissa Strudwick
- The Baby-Sitters Club (1995) as Dawn
- All That (1994) as Self
- The Secret World of Alex Mack (1994) as Alex Mack
- Boy Meets World (1993) as Dana Pruitt
- Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (1993) as Susie
- The Adventures of Pete & Pete (1993) as Nurse
- River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene (1993) as Gail Keene
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Larisa Oleynik best known for?
Larisa Oleynik is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Healing Powers of Dude (2020), Trinkets (2019), Extant (2014), Remember Sunday (2013).
When and where was Larisa Oleynik born?
Larisa Oleynik was born on June 7, 1981 in Santa Clara County, California, USA.
How many credits does Larisa Oleynik have?
Larisa Oleynik has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2023.
What is Larisa Oleynik's background in cinema and television?
Larisa Romanovna Oleynik is an American actress born on June 7, 1981, in Santa Clara County, California. She came to fame in the mid-1990s after starring in the title role of the popular television series The Secret World of Alex Mack. Her career also includes appearances in theatrical films such as The Baby-Sitters Cl...