Olivia Burnette (born March 24, 1977) is an American retired actress who began her career as a child actress at the age of six. She is perhaps best known for her role in the NBC sitcom The Torkelsons (1991–1993), Homeless Woman in Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014), and Steve Martin's daughter in Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987).
Early life She was born in San Clemente, California, USA. She left her native California to receive a college education. Burnette enrolled in NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Olivia graduated with a double major in Film and English.
Career Burnette began her career at age 10, portraying Steve Martin's daughter in Planes, Trains and Automobiles in 1987. Perhaps her most famous role was that of Dorothy Jane Torkelson on the NBC sitcom The Torkelsons, later renamed Almost Home. She also played two roles on the NBC series Quantum Leap, making a guest appearance in the episode "Another Mother" before later appearing as Sam's sister Katie in the episode "The Leap Home." She has since appeared on both JAG and its spin off, NCIS (playing different characters). From 2008-2014, Burnette appeared in a recurring role in Sons of Anarchy.
In 1991, Burnette co-starred in the TNT drama Final Verdict.
Burnette also produced the short film, Mountain Cry.
Personal life Olivia was married to musician Julian Sakata. She is currently married to Patrick Wolff, the son of British singer Petula Clark.Is That You, Petula?, Petula Clark, An Autobiography, © 2025, by Petula Clark, Ebury Publishing
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1987Planes, Trains and AutomobilesMarti Page1991Hard PromisesBeth1995Katie Pinnick1996Eye for an EyeJulie McCann 1998Jekyll IslandSavannah GoodyearChildren of the Corn V: Fields of TerrorLilyVideo2001BullyJennifer Stable2006FlourishBridget Burnham
Television Year Title Role Notes1985RiptideLulu FlynnEpisode: "Robin and Marian"1986WebsterCarolEpisode: "McGruff"1986 & 1988Our HouseJoanieEpisodes: "See You in Court" & "Artful Dodging"1987Celebration FamilyEllieTV movie1988Designing WomenHannah ShackelfordEpisode: "Great Expectations"A Stoning in Fulham CountyRachelTV movieDisaster at Silo 7Jennifer Fitzgerald1990ParadiseEdithEpisode: "Dangerous Cargo"Jake and the FatmanHollyEpisode: "My Buddy"Why, Charlie Brown, Why?Janice Emmons (voice)ShortCasey's Gift: For the Love of a ChildMickey BolenTV movieQuantum LeapSusan Bruckner / Katie BeckettEpisodes: "Another Mother" & "The Leap Home: part 1"Charles in ChargeMelanie ColfaxEpisode: "Fair Exchange"1991WingsBeckyEpisode: "Duet for Cello and Plane"Final VerdictNora RogersTV movieBackfield in MotionBetsy Dooley1991–1993The TorkelsonsDorothy Jane TorkelsonMain role1992A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus StoryKristan SolomonTV movieWilling to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader StoryShanna Harper1994The Gift of LoveLouise1996The Thorn Birds: The Missing YearsJustine O'NeillTV miniseries1998JAGMarie WetzelEpisode: "Father's Day"1999Mercy PointValEpisodes: "Battle Scars", "C.J."2000Up, Up, and Away!NinaTV movie2001The Ballad of Lucy WhippleAnnie FlaggA Mother's TestimonyDede Carlson2003PeacemakersMollyEpisode: "No Excuse"2004CSI: NYMadison HaynesEpisode: "Grand Master"Halo 2ILB: Rani Sobek (voice)Video game2005NCISSarah LowellEpisode: "SWAK"2008–2014Sons of AnarchyHomeless WomanRecurring role2009DexterPamEpisode: "Dirty Harry"2010The CloserAnn WeberEpisode: "Off the Hook"
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