Olivia Dean
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 14, 1999 in Haringey, London, England, UK
- Active Years
- 1959–2026 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
Biography
Olivia Lauryn Dean, born March 14, 1999, in Haringey, London, England, is a British singer and songwriter known for her soulful balladry that blends pop and jazz influences to create anthems of love and heartbreak. Her discography includes two studio albums, Messy released in 2023 and The Art of Loving released in 2025, alongside two live albums and five extended plays. According to record sales sources, she has sold more than 27.5 million records. Her accolades include a Grammy Award and four Brit Awards. She has also received recognition such as being named Breakthrough Artist of the Year by Amazon Music in April 2021 and BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year in November 2023.
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Olivia Dean (specifically focusing on "Acting" as requested, though the sources primarily discuss her music).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Subject is "Olivia Dean (Acting)".
Source 1 (TMDB):
Name: Olivia Lauryn Dean.
Birthday: March 14, 1999.
Place of Birth: Haringey, London, England, UK.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 17.
Source 2 (Wikipedia):
Name: Olivia Lauryn Dean.
Born: 14 March 1999.
Nationality: English singer and songwriter.
Accolades: Four Brit Awards and a Grammy Award.
Source 3 (Wikipedia Diskografie):
Nationality: British singer.
Sales: More than 27.5 million records sold.
Source 4 (Britannica):
Nationality: English singer.
Style: Soulful balladry, pop and jazz influences.
Album: The Art of Loving (2025).
Synopsis (TMDB Bio):
Name: Olivia Lauryn Dean.
Born: 14 March 1999.
Nationality: British singer and songwriter.
Albums: Messy (2023), The Art of Loving (2025), two live albums, five EPs.
Accolades: Grammy Award, nominations for eight Brit Awards and the Mercury Prize.
Awards: Breakthrough Artist of the Year by Amazon Music (April 2021), BBC Music Introducing Artist of the Year (November 2023).
Singles: "Man I Need" (2025) reached number one on the UK singles chart.
Other songs mentioned: "Nice to Each Other", "So Easy (To Fall in Love)", "Rein Me In".
The user specifically asks for a career overview of "Olivia Dean (Acting)".
Source 1 explicitly states she is "Known For: Acting" and has "Known Credits: 17".
However, none of the sources provide specific acting roles, movie titles, TV show titles, or dates for her acting work.
The sources focus heavily on her music career.
If I only write about acting, I will have almost nothing to say because the sources don't list the credits.
If I write about her music, I am deviating from the prompt's specific request for "Olivia Dean (Acting)".
Wait, the prompt says "Write a 180-260 word career overview of Olivia Dean (Acting)".
If the sources don't contain acting details, I cannot invent them.
I must include the facts available regarding her acting (she is known for acting and has 17 known credits) and then integrate the biographical/musical facts provided to reach the word count, as she is a multi-faceted individual.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
20 titles- Olivia Dean: Radio 1's Big Weekend (2026) as Self
- Olivia Dean: Radio 1's Big Weekend (2026) Songs
- Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) Songs
- Sam Fender — Live At London Stadium (2025) as Self - Special Guest
- Olivia Dean - Rock en Seine 2024 (2024) as Self
- Olivia Dean - Rock en Seine 2024 (2024) Songs
- Olivia Dean - Live At The Jazz Cafe (2021)
- BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010)
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self - Performer
- Inas Nacht (2007) as Self
- The One Show (2006) as Self - Performer
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- Glastonbury (1997) as Self
- Later... with Jools Holland (1992) as Self - Performer
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Grammys (1959) as Self
- BBC Radio 2 Piano Room
- Olivia Dean Live at Boiler Room Festival London 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Olivia Dean best known for?
Olivia Dean is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025), BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge (2010), The Graham Norton Show (2007), The Graham Norton Show (2007).
When and where was Olivia Dean born?
Olivia Dean was born on March 14, 1999 in Haringey, London, England, UK.
How many credits does Olivia Dean have?
Olivia Dean has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2026.
What is Olivia Dean's background in cinema and television?
Olivia Lauryn Dean, born March 14, 1999, in Haringey, London, England, is a British singer and songwriter known for her soulful balladry that blends pop and jazz influences to create anthems of love and heartbreak. Her discography includes two studio albums, Messy released in 2023 and The Art of Loving released in 2025...
Olivia Dean by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The BRIT Awards (1977) as Self — aged about 21
- The Grammys (1959) as Self — aged about 39
- Inas Nacht (2007) as Self — aged about 8
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self — aged about 8
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self - Performer — aged about 8
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 23
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