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Olivia Newton-John

Known For
Acting
Born
September 26, 1948 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK
Died
August 8, 2022
Active Years
1952–2024 (73 Years)
Total Credits
125 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 26, 1948 Died Aug 8, 2022 Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK 125 credits
125
Total Credits
1952–2024
73 Years Career Span
50
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Olivia Newton-John is an English-born, Australian-raised singer and actress. She is known for her work in film and television. Born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, she began her acting career. Newton-John co-starred in the 1978 film adaptation of the Broadway musical Grease. She has sold an estimated over 100 million albums worldwide and has had numerous chart-topping singles. Newton-John's acting credits include 124 known roles. She passed away on August 8, 2022, at the age of 73.

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Career

Career overview

Olivia Newton-John is known for her acting career. She co-starred in the film adaptation of a Broadway musical in 1978. This film became one of the most successful films and movie soundtracks in Hollywood history. It features music.

The film adaptation of the Broadway musical was a significant part of Newton-John's acting career. The musical was adapted into a film in 1978, and it featured music. The film's success contributed to Newton-John's acting career.

Olivia Newton-John's acting career is also notable for her known credits. She has a total of 124 known credits.

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Known for

Film

The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

as Olivia

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
Film

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

as Orion
Film

The Fabulous Allan Carr

as Self (archive)
Film

A Few Best Men

as Barbara Ramme

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge
Film

Pan's Labyrinth

as Olivia Newton-John

The Graham Norton Show

as Self

Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Guest Judge
Film

Comanche Station

as Self
Film

Die Hard

as Self

Frequent co-stars

John Travolta 4 shared titles
Didi Conn 2 shared titles
Stockard Channing 2 shared titles
Leif Garrett 2 shared titles
Chloe Lattanzi 2 shared titles
John Cleese 2 shared titles
Chevy Chase 2 shared titles
Bobby Brown 1 shared title
Tiffany 1 shared title
Sheila E. 1 shared title

Career timeline

ABBA: Against the OddsChristmas with Delta in Hollywood
John Farnham: Finding the VoiceKaren Carpenter: Starving for Perfection
Olivia Newton-John at the BBC
Drag Race Down UnderDionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
The Very Excellent Mr. DundeeThe A-Z of EurovisionChristmas with Delta 2020
Tamron HallHigh as Mike
Sharknado 5: Global SwarmingAnd the Winner Isn'tThe Fabulous Allan CarrStayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee GeesThe Grease Story
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie MoralesJohn Farnham and Olivia Newton-John: Two Strong Hearts - Live in Concert
Country Queens at the BBC
RuPaul Drives...
A Few Best Men
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert
Music NuggetsScore: A Hockey Musical1 a Minute
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenRuPaul's Drag RaceGleeSound Relief - SCG
Sordid Lives: The SeriesOlivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House
The Graham Norton ShowAnne Murray Friends and Legends
Animal nocturnoThe Time, the Place, the Motion: Remembering GreaseThe Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessThe Seven Spiritual Laws of Success · Songs
Dancing with the StarsKathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListOlivia Newton-John: Video Gold 1Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 2
John Travolta: The Inside Story
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
American Idol
The Wilde GirlsThe Wilde Girls · Executive Producer
Sordid LivesSydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony
Where Are They Now?The Early ShowMariah Carey: Around the WorldBee Gees One Night Only In AustraliaMannheim Steamroller: The Christmas Angel - A Story on Ice
The Main EventBee Gees: One Night OnlyMythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs
The ViewSnowden on Ice
It's My Party
Ned & Stacey
The Man from Snowy RiverA Christmas Romance
Late Show with David LettermanIntimate Portrait

Full Filmography

125 titles
  • ABBA: Against the Odds (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • Christmas with Delta in Hollywood (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • John Farnham: Finding the Voice (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Olivia Newton-John at the BBC (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Drag Race Down Under (2021) as Self - Special Guest
  • Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over (2021) as Self
  • The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020) as Olivia
  • Advertisement
  • The A-Z of Eurovision (2020) as Self - Contestant (archive footage)
  • Christmas with Delta 2020 (2020) as Self
  • Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
  • High as Mike (2019) as Self
  • Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) as Orion
  • And the Winner Isn't (2017) as Self
  • The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
  • Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees (2017) as Self
  • The Grease Story (2017) as Sandy Olsson
  • John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood (2017) as Self - Actress (archive footage)
  • Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales (2015) as Sandy Olsson (archive footage)
  • John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John: Two Strong Hearts - Live in Concert (2015) as Self (Vocals)
  • Country Queens at the BBC (2014) as Self (archive footage)
  • RuPaul Drives... (2013) as Self - Guest
  • A Few Best Men (2012) as Barbara Ramme
  • John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert (2011) as self
  • Music Nuggets (2010) as Self
  • Score: A Hockey Musical (2010) as Hope Gordon
  • 1 a Minute (2010) as Self - Actress / Breast Cancer Survivor
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Glee (2009) as Olivia Newton-John
  • Sound Relief - SCG (2009) as Self
  • Sordid Lives: The Series (2008) as Bitsy Mae Harling
  • Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2008) as Self
  • The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
  • Anne Murray Friends and Legends (2007) as Self
  • Animal nocturno (2006) as Self
  • The Time, the Place, the Motion: Remembering Grease (2006) as Self – Sandy Olsson
  • The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (2006) as Self
  • The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (2006) Songs
  • Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Guest Judge
  • Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (2005) as Self
  • Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 1 (2005) as Herself
  • Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 2 (2005) as Herself
  • John Travolta: The Inside Story (2004) as Self
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self
  • American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Judge
  • The Wilde Girls (2001) as Jasmine Wilde
  • The Wilde Girls (2001) Executive Producer
  • Sordid Lives (2000) as Bitsy Mae Harling
  • Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony (2000) as Self (Vocals)
  • Where Are They Now? (1999) as Self
  • The Early Show (1999) as Self
  • Mariah Carey: Around the World (1999) as Self
  • Bee Gees One Night Only In Australia (1999) as Host
  • Mannheim Steamroller: The Christmas Angel - A Story on Ice (1999) as Female Storyteller
  • The Main Event (1998) as Self (Vocals)
  • Bee Gees: One Night Only (1998) as Self - Audience member
  • Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs (1998) as Self
  • The View (1997) as Self
  • Snowden on Ice (1997) as Self - Performer (voice)
  • It's My Party (1996) as Lina Bingham
  • Ned & Stacey (1995) as Olivia Newton-John
  • The Man from Snowy River (1994) as Joanna Walker
  • A Christmas Romance (1994) as Julia Stonecypher
  • Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self
  • Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
  • Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) as Self
  • A Mom for Christmas (1990) as Amy Miller
  • Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
  • Timeless Tales from Hallmark (1990) as Host
  • AN EVENING WITH: FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT (1990) as Self
  • Timeless Tales: Rapunzel (1990) as Host
  • She's Having a Baby (1988) as Olivia Newton-John (uncredited)
  • Olivia Down Under (1988)
  • Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC (1988) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Sacrée soirée (1987) as Self
  • Le monde est à vous (1987) as Self
  • Olivia Newton-John: Soul Kiss (1985) as Herself
  • Olivia Newton-John: In Concert (1983) as Self
  • Two of a Kind (1983) as Debbie
  • Olivia Newton-John: Let's Get Physical (1982) as Herself
  • Wetten, dass..? (1981) as Self
  • Jogo da Vida (1981) as Self
  • Solid Gold (1980) as Self
  • Xanadu (1980) as Kira
  • America's Top 10 (1980) as Self
  • The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980 (1980)
  • The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self
  • Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980) as Self
  • Grease (1978) as Sandy
  • Ciné regards (1978) as Self
  • Grease Day USA (1978) as Self
  • Olivia (1978) as Self
  • Please Turn the Page (1977) as Self
  • Only Olivia (1977) as Herself
  • The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy Special (1977) as Princess Hialeah / Musical Guest
  • Neil Diamond : Live At the Greek Theatre 1976 (1977) as Self - Uncredited
  • Donny & Marie (1976) as Self
  • Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self (archive footage)
  • Carpenters Very First Television Special (1976) as Self (uncredited)
  • A Special: Olivia Newton-John (1976)
  • Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host & Musical Guest
  • Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
  • Numéro un (1975) as Self
  • Rocky Mountain Christmas (1975) as Self
  • The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975 (1975)
  • Dinah! (1974) as Self
  • Sounds Like Les Dawson (1974)
  • The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974 (1974)
  • Musikladen (1972) as Self
  • The Midnight Special (1972) as Self
  • Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest (1972) as Self
  • The Case (1972) as Olivia
  • Disco (1971) as Self
  • Toomorrow (1970) as Olivia
  • Sez Les (1969)
  • Funny Things Happen Down Under (1965)
  • Top of the Pops (1964)
  • Top of the Pops (1964) as Self
  • Viña del Mar International Song Festival (1963) as Self - Musical Guest
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
  • Eurovision Song Contest (1956) as Self - Contestant
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • Today (1952) as Self
  • 20th Century Masters: The Best of Olivia Newton-John

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Olivia Newton-John best known for?

Olivia Newton-John is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee (2020), Tamron Hall (2019), Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017), The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017).

When and where was Olivia Newton-John born?

Olivia Newton-John was born on September 26, 1948 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. They passed away on August 8, 2022.

How many credits does Olivia Newton-John have?

Olivia Newton-John has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 2024.

What is Olivia Newton-John's background in cinema and television?

Olivia Newton-John is an English-born, Australian-raised singer and actress. She is known for her work in film and television. Born on September 26, 1948, in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK, she began her acting career. Newton-John co-starred in the 1978 film adaptation of the Broadway musical Grease. She has so...

Olivia Newton-John by the numbers

125credits
77films
48TV series
1952–2024active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (125) Born on September 26 In memoriam 2022

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