Olivia-Mai Barrett
Biography
Olivia-Mai Barrett is an English actress from London, United Kingdom. She began her career in music videos and television series, including Penny on M.A.R.S. and Alex & Co. on the Disney Channel. Barrett also appeared in the BBC mini-series Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle, playing the role of Michaela Williams. Her performance in the series was praised by Kwame Kwei-Armah, who noted her ability to bring empathy and insight to the part. Barrett's background is shared by her character in the series, as her father is of Caribbean heritage. She is a female actor born on May 10, 1996, in London, England.
Career overview
Olivia-Mai Barrett is an English actress from London. She began her career in music videos and television series. Barrett played the title role in the Disney series Penny on M.A.R.S. and appeared in Alex & Co. on the Disney Channel.
In 2019, Barrett was the sole actress in the last of eight episodes of the BBC mini-series Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle, a series showing life in the UK for successive generations of people with Caribbean heritage. She played the role of Michaela Williams in the series.
Olivia-Mai Barrett's performance in Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle received praise from Kwame Kwei-Armah, who described her performance as "incredible" and noted her ability to bring empathy and insight to the part. Barrett shares a background with her character in the series, as her father is from a similar heritage.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- Cliffhanger (2027) as Emily
- Clayface (2026)
- Amadeus (2025) as Sophie
- Savage Flowers (2025) as Rose
- Kandahar (2023) as Ida Harris
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022) as Alicia
- Invasion (2021) as Ryder
- Invasion (2021) as Ryder Evans
- My Dad's Christmas Date (2020) as Jules
- Penny On M.A.R.S.: Penny & Sebastian Special (2019) as Penny
- Penny on M.A.R.S. (2018) as Penny
- A Merry Murdoch Christmas (2015) as Mother
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Olivia-Mai Barrett best known for?
Olivia-Mai Barrett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Clayface (2026), Kandahar (2023), Decalogue III (1989), Invasion (2021).
When and where was Olivia-Mai Barrett born?
Olivia-Mai Barrett was born on May 10, 1996 in London, England.
How many credits does Olivia-Mai Barrett have?
Olivia-Mai Barrett has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2015 to 2027.
What is Olivia-Mai Barrett's background in cinema and television?
Olivia-Mai Barrett is an English actress from London, United Kingdom. She began her career in music videos and television series, including Penny on M.A.R.S. and Alex & Co. on the Disney Channel. Barrett also appeared in the BBC mini-series Soon Gone: A Windrush Chronicle, playing the role of Michaela Williams. Her per...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022) as Alicia — aged about 26
- Invasion (2021) as Ryder — aged about 25
- Invasion (2021) as Ryder Evans — aged about 25
- Kandahar (2023) as Ida Harris — aged about 27
- Clayface (2026) — aged about 30
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