Olivia Cooke
Olivia Cooke is a British actress. She was born on December 27, 1993, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. Cooke is best known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
Cooke’s breakthrough role came in the form of Emma Decody in the TV series “Bates Motel,” which aired from 2013 to 2017. She has also appeared in films such as “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015), “Thoroughbreds” (2017), “Ready Player One” (2018), and “Sound of Metal” (2019). She has also appeared in the TV series “Vanity Fair” (2018) and “Modern Love” (2021).
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Cooke is known for her versatile acting skills and has received critical acclaim for her performances in various projects. She has been nominated for several awards, including a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her work on “Bates Motel.”
Early life
Olivia Cooke was born on December 27, 1993, in Oldham, Greater Manchester, England. She grew up in a working-class family, and her father was a retired police officer. Cooke attended Royton and Crompton Secondary School and studied drama at Oldham Sixth Form College.
As a child, Cooke was interested in acting, and she participated in local theatre productions. She also took acting classes at the Oldham Theatre Workshop. At the age of 17, Cooke decided to pursue acting professionally and moved to London to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). However, she left after a year and began auditioning for acting roles.
Career
Olivia Cooke’s career began in 2012 when she landed a small role in the British TV drama “Blackout.” Her breakthrough role came in 2013 when she was cast as Emma Decody in the TV series “Bates Motel,” a prequel to the classic horror film “Psycho.” Cooke’s performance in the show was widely praised, and she was nominated for a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
In 2015, Cooke appeared in the film “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl,” a coming-of-age drama about a high school student who befriends a classmate with cancer. Cooke’s performance as the cancer patient, Rachel, earned her critical acclaim and several award nominations, including a Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Actress.
Cooke has also appeared in other films, including “The Limehouse Golem” (2016), “Thoroughbreds” (2017), “Ready Player One” (2018), and “Sound of Metal” (2019). She has received critical acclaim for her performances in these films and has been praised for her ability to play complex and challenging characters.
In addition to her film and TV work, Cooke has also appeared on stage. In 2017, she played the lead role in “Katie Says Goodbye,” a play about a young woman trying to make a life for herself in a small desert town. Cooke’s performance in the play was widely praised, and she was nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress.
Cooke continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, with upcoming projects including the TV series “The Dropout” and the film “Pixie.”
Personal Life
Olivia Cooke tends to keep her personal life private and has not shared much information about her personal relationships or dating history with the public. However, she has mentioned in interviews that she is very close with her family and has a good relationship with them.
Cooke is also known to be an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her own struggles with anxiety and depression. She has used her platform to raise awareness about these issues and to encourage others to seek help when they need it.
In her free time, Cooke enjoys reading and watching films. She has also mentioned in interviews that she enjoys traveling and exploring new places.
All Olivia Cooke Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows that Olivia Cooke has appeared in:
Movies:
- The Quiet Ones (2014)
- The Signal (2014)
- Ouija (2014)
- Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
- Katie Says Goodbye (2016)
- The Limehouse Golem (2016)
- Thoroughbreds (2017)
- Ready Player One (2018)
- Life Itself (2018)
- Little Fish (2020)
- Sound of Metal (2019)
- Pixie (2020)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ruby’s Skin | Ruby | Short film | [37] |
| The Quiet Ones | Jane Harper | [38] | ||
| The Signal | Haley Peterson | [39] | ||
| Ouija | Laine Morris | [38] | ||
| 2015 | Me and Earl and the Dying Girl | Rachel Kushner | [40] | |
| 2016 | The Limehouse Golem | Elizabeth “Lizzie” Cree | [41][42] | |
| Katie Says Goodbye | Katie | [43] | ||
| 2017 | Thoroughbreds | Amanda | [44] | |
| 2018 | Ready Player One | Samantha Cooke / Art3mis | [45] | |
| Follow the Roses | Angie | Short film | [46] | |
| Life Itself | Dylan Dempsey | [38][47] | ||
| 2019 | Sound of Metal | Lou Berger | [38] | |
| 2020 | Pixie | Pixie O’Brien | [48] | |
| 2021 | Little Fish | Emma Ryerson | Also executive producer | [49] |
| Naked Singularity | Lea | [50] | ||
| 2022 | Fireheart | Georgia Nolan (voice) | [51] | |
TBA | Mother’s Milk | TBA | Post-production | [52] |
TV shows:
- Blackout (2012)
- The Secret of Crickley Hall (2012)
- The Fuse (2012)
- Bates Motel (2013-2017)
- Vanity Fair (2018)
- Modern Love (2021)
- The Bite (2021)
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Blackout | Meg Demoys | 3 episodes | [38][53] |
| The Secret of Crickley Hall | Nancy Linnet | 3 episodes | [38] | |
| 2013–2017 | Bates Motel | Emma Decody | Main role | [54] |
| 2015 | Axe Cop | Loch Ness Monster (voice) | Episode: “Night Mission: The Extincter” | |
| 2018 | Vanity Fair | Becky Sharp | Main role; miniseries | [55] |
| 2019 | Modern Love | Karla | 2 episodes | [56] |
| 2022 | Slow Horses | Sidonie “Sid” Baker | 3 episodes | [57][58] |
| House of the Dragon | Alicent Hightower | Main role, 5 Episodes | [59] |
