Olivia Jane d'Abo (; born 22 January 1969)a. Original data: General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes. London, England: General Register Office. Lists Olivia Jane d'Abo on the index of births registered in Jan–Mar. 1969. b. is a British actress and singer. She is known for her roles as Anna Montgomery in The Big Green (1995), as Karen Arnold, Kevin Arnold's rebellious teenage hippie sister in the ABC comedy-drama series The Wonder Years (1988–1993), as serial killer Nicole Wallace in Law & Order: Criminal Intent, as Marie Blake on The Single Guy (1995–1997), and Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan (2001–2003). Her film appearances include roles in Conan the Destroyer (1984) and Bank Robber (1993).
Early life and education D'Abo was born in London, England, the daughter of Maggie London, an English model and actress primarily active in the 1960s, and Mike d'Abo, an English singer and member of 1960s musical group Manfred Mann. She has an older brother, two half-brothers, and one half-sister. d'Abo attended Pacoima Junior High School in Pacoima, Los Angeles and high school at Los Feliz Hills School (formerly the Apple School) in Los Angeles.
She is the first cousin once removed of Maryam d'Abo, an actress best known for her performance as Kara Milovy in the 1987 James Bond film The Living Daylights. d'Abo and Maryam bought a house together in Los Angeles when d'Abo was 19 years old.
Career
Acting career D'Abo's film debut was the supporting role of Princess Jehnna in Conan the Destroyer, released on 29 June 1984. Two months later, she appeared in the supporting role of Paloma the peasant girl in Bolero (1984).
D'Abo portrayed Karen Arnold in the ABC comedy-drama series The Wonder Years for the show's first four seasons, from 1988 to 1991, with two guest star appearances in the show's final two seasons. In 1992, she guest-starred in the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode titled "True Q" as Amanda Rogers.
D'Abo played a lesbian visiting college professor/writer named Perry Marks, who became friends with Julia Salinger, for 3 episodes in season 5 (1999) of Party of Five.
An unreleased pilot for an ABC sitcom she led, Olivia Masters' Life, was released on her official website. The pilot shows young, tenacious American woman Olivia Masters as she tries to find her calling and acclimate herself into the professional world, which is not always professional or a breeze, as she finds out.
D'Abo made five appearances as a recurring villain Nicole Wallace in the NBC police procedural drama series Law & Order: Criminal Intent between 2002 and 2008. She reprised the character in the 2013 episode "The Catacombes" in the French police procedural drama series Jo, a show created by René Balcer, who also created Criminal Intent.
In 2007, d'Abo played Abby Carter, the ex-wife of Sheriff Jack Carter, in the Sci-Fi Channel series Eureka for two episodes. She has had numerous supporting roles in other television series and films including The Spirit of '76 (1990), Greedy (1994), The Big Green (1995), and The Twilight Zone (2002). Onstage, she appeared in the 2005 Broadway theatrical production of The Odd Couple alongside Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane.
In animation, d'Abo provided the voices of Sonya Blade in Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm (1996); Melanie Walker / Ten in Batman Beyond (1999–2000); Star Sapphire in Justice League (2001); and Morgaine le Fey in Justice League Unlimited (2004); Tak in Invader Zim (2001–2002); Jane Porter in The Legend of Tarzan; Jedi Master Luminara Unduli in Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), which she reprised the character in the cameo role in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019); Carol Ferris in Green Lantern: First Flight (2009); and Natalia Romanoff in Ultimate Avengers and Ultimate Avengers 2: Rise of the Panther (both 2006).
In February 2013, d'Abo began filming for Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure (working title: Project Fedora), a video game that combined live-action footage with 3D graphics.
In May 2024, d'Abo joined the cast of the daytime drama series The Bay as Felicia "Fifi" Garrett-Martin, the daughter of Commissioner Lex Martin (Tristan Rogers) and Dr. Liza Garrett (Ilene Kristen).
Music career D'Abo is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist. She has composed and performed for various soundtracks. Her single "Broken" is in the film Loving Annabelle. Her debut album, Not TV, was released in July 2008.
D'Abo also performed backing vocals for Julian Lennon's Help Yourself, and a duet with Seal's "Broken". She also co-wrote the song "Love Comes from the Inside" with Italian singer Laura Pausini, which was featured on Pausini's English-language debut album, From the Inside.
D'Abo performed a duet on Bon Jovi's "Livin' on a Prayer" for their 2003 acoustic album This Left Feels Right.
Podcast appearances In October 2015, d'Abo started a weekly podcast called Every Friday with Dan and Olivia, co-hosting the program with Dan Miles of the Friends of Dan music podcast.
On 8 July 2016, d'Abo appeared on Ken Reid's TV Guidance Counselor podcast.
Personal life D'Abo's engagement to singer Julian Lennon ended in 1992. Her son was born a few years later. In 1998, she became engaged to actor Thomas Jane after working with him on several projects including The Velocity of Gary and Jonni Nitro. In 2001, the couple called off the engagement. D'Abo was married to songwriter and music producer Patrick Leonard from 2002 to 2012.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1984Conan the DestroyerPrincess JehnnaBoleroPaloma1986FlyingRobin CrewMission KillRebel GirlBulliesBecky Cullen1988Into the FireLiette1989Beyond the StarsMara SimonsAnother Chance1990Chanel-61992Midnight's ChildAnna Bergman1993Point of No ReturnAngelaBank RobberSelinaWayne's World 2Betty Jo1994Charlotte ZwickiGreedyMolly RichardsonClean SlateJudyPom PokoKoharuVoice, English dub A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.Asterix Conquers AmericaAdditional voicesEnglish dub, uncredited1995Miss Anna MontgomeryKicking and ScreamingJaneLive Nude GirlsChris1997HacksLynn1998The Velocity of Gary (Not His Real Name)Veronica1999ElenaCharlotteSeven GirlfriendsHannah2000Jonni NitroJonni NitroIt Had to Be YouTracy Meltempi2001Sgt. Penny JohnsonTarzan & JaneJane PorterVoice, direct-to-video2003RoxVoice, segment: "Matriculated"2006Ultimate AvengersNatalia Romanova / Black WidowVoice, direct-to-videoUltimate Avengers 22007Dante's InfernoBeatriceVoiceLisa Maerd2008NarratorShort film2009Green Lantern: First FlightCarol FerrisVoice, direct-to-video2012Justice League: DoomCarol Ferris / Star Sapphire 2013ImpiriosoLuccia RossoThe Devil's ViolinistPrimrose Blackston2014Sleeping BeautyQueen Tambria2015Stolen from the SuburbsMilenaRobo-DogMiranda AustinA Christmas Eve MiracleSharron Holden2016Blue WeekendLisa Crawford2019Invader Zim: Enter the FlorpusTak's ShipVoiceStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerLuminara UnduliVoice, cameo2020Unbelievable!!!!!Female Larrisha Filmed in 2015Angie: Lost GirlsHayley2021Traveling Light2022BanditLinda Craig2023StaycationGrace Baxter
Television Year Title Role Notes1985Not My KidStudentTelevision film; uncredited1985–86Growing PainsTerry / Wendy2 episodes1987One Big FamilyJoy FairbanksEpisode: "Joy to the Hattons"Really Weird TalesTippyTelevision film; segment: "All's Well that Ends Strange"1988Simon & SimonAllison Tyner / AngelEpisode: "Shadows"Crash CourseMaria AbejaTelevision filmTour of DutyLeslieEpisode: "Soldiers"Terri AvilaEpisode: "Behind Closed Doors"1988–93Karen ArnoldMain (93 episodes)1991Vesta / Jasmine / Lady IleneVoice, 2 episodes1992Midnight's ChildAnna BergmanTelevision filmStar Trek: The Next GenerationAmanda RogersEpisode: "True Q"1993For Love and GloryEmily DoyleTelevision film1995–97Deliah / Marie BlakeEpisode: "Pilot" / Main (season 2, 22 episodes)1996Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the RealmSonya BladeVoice, main role (13 episodes)1997Dad's Week OffChericeTelevision film1998Adventures from the Book of VirtuesAnne SullivanVoice, episode: "Patience"JaoVoice, episode: "Only Child"Fantasy IslandFlorence JenkinsEpisode: "Secret Self"1999Party of FivePerry Marks3 episodes1999–2000Batman BeyondTen / Melanie WalkerVoice, 3 episodes20003rd Rock from the SunAndreaEpisode: "Dick Solomon's Day Off"2001Charlotte 'Charlie' DuvalTelevision filmSpin CityAllison Wright3 episodes2001–03Jane PorterVoice, main role2002ShannonEpisode: "The Lineman"2002–03Invader ZimTak, Tak's Ship, Bus DriverVoice, 3 episodes2002–08Law & Order: Criminal IntentElizabeth Hitchens, Nicole Wallace5 episodes2002Justice LeagueStar Sapphire, Morgaine le FeyVoice, recurring role (6 episodes)2003AliasEmma WallaceEpisode: "Double Agent"2004Justice League UnlimitedMorgaine le FeyVoice, episode: "Kid Stuff"2007EurekaDr. Abby Carter2 episodes2008–09Star Wars: The Clone WarsLuminara UnduliVoice, recurring role (7 episodes)2010Batman: The Brave and the BoldElasti-GirlVoice, episode: "The Last Patrol!"2011Generator RexFiveVoice, 3 episodesWe Have Your HusbandOliviaTelevision film2012Nuclear FamilyDoctor Hughes2013JoMadeleine HaynesEpisode: "The Catacombes"ElementaryNigella MasonEpisode: "The Marchioness"2014PsychDierdreEpisode: "Lock, Stock, Some Smoking Barrels and Burton Guster's Goblet of Fire"Presumed Dead in ParadisePatricia AshlandTelevision film2015When Duty CallsCommander Kathryn Chapman2015Stolen from the SuburbsMilena2015Sleeping BeautyThe queen Tambria2016Inspired to KillCharlieCode BlackRuth GoldmanEpisode: "What Lies Beneath"2017Secs & ExecsLeslie Mulligan-RossTelevision film (also Web Series)American DadFlight AttendantVoice, episode: "The Bitchin' Race"2018The Wrong Son (also known as Her Son's Secret)SarahTelevision filmMillennial RulesGail Dunn2019The Madam of Purity FallsCourtneyJane the VirginClarissaEpisode: "Chapter Ninety-Seven"2024The BayFelicia "Fifi" Garrett-MartinTelevision series (also Web Series)2025Hot KitchenBam BamMain role; one season
Video games Year Title Role Notes1997Titanic ExplorerVarious2005Medal of Honor: European AssaultManon du ChampNeopets: The Darkest FaerieJerdana / Aisha Peasant2009Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Republic HeroesLuminara Unduli2011Green Lantern: Rise of the ManhuntersQueen Aga'po2014The Elder Scrolls OnlineAdditional voicesLego Batman 3: Beyond GothamStar Sapphire2015Infinite CrisisCatwoman
Theatre Year Title Role Notes1990It's a GirlLinda BraggOdyssey Theatre1993Scenes from an ExecutionSupportaMark Taper Forum2005–06Gwendolyn PigeonBrooks Atkinson Theatre2010It's Just SexJoanTwo Roads Theatre2010–11Cyrano de BergeracRoxaneRuskin Theatre2011Entertaining Mr. SloaneKathThe Actor's Company
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