Olive Gray (formerly Olive Grant; born 3 December 1994[1][2]) is a British actor. They first gained prominence through their role in the CBBC series Half-Moon Investigations (2009). They have since starred in the Paramount+ series Halo (2022–2024).
Olive Gray | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Gray in 2018 | |
| Born | Olive Grant 3 December 1994 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–2009, 2016–present |
| Television | The Story of Tracy Beaker EastEnders Half Moon Investigations |
| Parent(s) | David Grant Carrie Grant |
| Relatives | Tylan Grant (brother) |
Early and personal life
editGray is the eldest child of Fame Academy judges and singers David and Carrie Grant. Gray has three siblings, Tylan, Arlo,[3] and Nathan.[1] Gray was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager,[1] in addition to having dyspraxia and dyslexia, and their siblings also have learning difficulties.[4] Gray studied at Queenswood School, Hertfordshire and then moved to study drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2016.[5][6]
Gray identifies as non-binary and queer, and uses they/them pronouns.[2][7]
Career
editIn 2005, they made their debut acting appearance in the popular television series The Story of Tracy Beaker as Alice. In 2007 and 2008 they appeared in EastEnders as Bernadette Logan, a girl who bullied Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald). In 2009, they made a major appearance, portraying Mia Stone in the TV series of Half Moon Investigations.[8] In 2016, Grant played a yoga girl in BBC's Fleabag. They appeared in an episode of the sitcom Uncle in 2017 as Anna.[9] They also appeared as Miranda Keyes in the Paramount+ series Halo in 2022. In June 2023, they played the role of Molly in the new play "Spy for Spy" also starring Amy Lennox at Riverside Studios.[10]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Teen Spirit | Lisa | |
| 2020 | Sulphur and White | Zara | |
| Double Tap | Short film | ||
| Rose | Amber |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Alice | Series regular; 11 episodes |
| 2007–08 | EastEnders | Bernadette | Recurring role; 8 episodes |
| 2009 | Half Moon Investigations | Mia Stone | Series regular; 13 episodes |
| 2016 | Fleabag | Yoga Girl #2 | Series 1, Episode 2 |
| 2017 | Uncle | Anna | Episode: "Bringing Sexy Back" |
| Year Million | Jess | Series regular; 5 episodes | |
| 2018 | Home from Home | Petra Dillon | Series regular; 6 episodes |
| 2018–20 | Save Me | Grace | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
| 2019 | Sex Education | Kate | Series 1, Episode 2 |
| Pure | Helen | Recurring role; 2 episodes | |
| Dark Money | Jess Mensah | Series regular; 4 episodes | |
| 2022–24 | Halo | Commander Miranda Keyes | Series regular; 9 episodes |
| 2024 | Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story | Amber | Series regular |
| TBA | Reunion | Anna | Filming[11] |
Theatre
edit| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spy for Spy | Molly | Riverside Studios |
References
edit- ^ a b c Francis, Catherine (21 February 2017). "Carrie Grant: "This is extreme parenting"". Woman Alive. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ a b Gray, Olive. "Olive Gray 🇯🇲 (@oliveisgrayy)". Twitter. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
- ^ "Carrie and David Grant on their autistic children: 'We were on suicide watch as school traumatised our kids'". 24 August 2021.
- ^ Benyon, Lucy (25 April 2013). "Carrie Grant: Life is always interesting in our house". Express. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Olivia Gray profile". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ Jackson, Jhoni (16 March 2018). "Olive Gray Follows a Predestined Path to Greatness". Paper. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Alex Hawgood (1 May 2022). "Olive Gray, an Actor Since the Age of 10, Stars in 'Halo'". The New York Times.
- ^ "Olivia Grant is Mia Stone". BBC. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Bringing Sexy Back". Uncle. Series 3. Episode 2. 13 January 2017. BBC. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Spy for Spy". Riverside Studios. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ^ Kessen, David (16 May 2024). "Doncaster film set: This Is England producer starts work shooting his latest film in locations across city". Doncaster Freepress. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
External links
edit- Olive Gray at IMDb
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