Olivia Chenery

Olivia Chenery
Born
Olivia Jane Chenery

(1989-03-11) 11 March 1989 (age 35)
Croydon, Greater London, England
Alma materLondon School of Musical Theatre
Years active2008–present
Spouse
Chris Grierson
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(m. 2019)​

Olivia Jane Grierson (née Chenery; born 11 March 1989) is an English actress and environmental advocate. Her films include Brotherhood (2016) and 10x10 (2018). On television, she is known for her roles in the BBC series Queens: The Virgin and the Martyr (2017) and the Sky One series Bulletproof (2020–2021).

Early life

Chenery was born in the South London Borough of Croydon to parents Emma and Julian. She has two sisters. She joined the National Youth Theatre[1] and went on to study at the London School of Musical Theatre, graduating in 2010.[2]

Career

Chenery made her television debut as a Plantagenet Princess in the 2013 HBO and BBC Two comedy Family Tree[3] and her feature film debut as Sandy in the 2014 science fiction thriller The Anomaly. This was followed in 2015 by roles in the film Legacy[4] and as a witch in the second season of the Showtime and Sky Atlantic horror series Penny Dreadful.[5]

Chenery had lead roles in the 2016 and 2018 films Brotherhood as Sariya[6] and 10x10 as Alana Lewis, respectively.[7] In 2017, she starred as Mary, Queen of Scots in the British-Spanish historical drama Queens: The Virgin and the Martyr, made for Televisión Española and the BBC.[8]

In 2020, Chenery joined the main cast of the Sky One police procedural Bulletproof for its second series as Scarlett "Scooch" Hailton.[9] She had a recurring role as Holly in the 2021 Netflix science fiction series The One.[10]

Chenery appeared in the 2022 and 2023 films Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher and Jericho Ridge. In the 2023 local elections, Chenery (under her married name Olivia Grierson) unsuccessfully stood to represent Oxted South for the Green Party on Tandridge District Council.[11]

Personal life

Chenery married fellow actor Chris Grierson in July 2019.[12]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2014 The Anomaly Sandy
2015 Legacy Yasmin
2016 Brotherhood Sariya
2018 10x10 Alana Lewis
2022 Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher Lady Abigail
2023 Jericho Ridge Dakota
2024 Dirty Boy Dr Cronin

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Family Tree Princess 2 episodes
2015 The Interceptor Witness 1 episode
2015 Penny Dreadful Witch 2 9 episodes (season 2)
2016 Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands Mara 1 episode
2017 Queens: The Virgin and the Martyr Mary Stuart Main role
2019 Silent Witness Beth Roscoe 2 episodes
2019 Endeavour Isla Fairford Episode: "Confection"
2020–2021 Bulletproof Scarlett "Scooch" Hailton Main role (series 2–3)
2021 The One Holly 4 episodes
2024 House of the Dragon
TBA Brassic Series 6

References

  1. ^ Giovanni (12 March 2012). "Olivia Chenery is Amy". Now It's Dark. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  2. ^ "Graduates". London School of Musical Theatre. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Olivia Chenery". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  4. ^ Phelan, Zehra (5 June 2015). "Legacy movie red band trailer released". FlavourMag. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  5. ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (20 June 2016). "Denton Brierley Talent Agency Launches With Clients From 'Star Wars,' 'American Gods'". The Wrap. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. ^ "Brotherhood - Film". Park Circus. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  7. ^ Bedford, Tom (4 July 2023). "Meet the 10x10 cast: who's who in the thriller". What to Watch. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  8. ^ Leask, David (26 November 2016). "Maria Estuardo: Yet another major blockbuster to feature Mary, Queen of Scots". The Herald. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  9. ^ Weston, Christopher (30 March 2020). "Bulletproof season 2 episode 1 cast: Olivia Chenery, Leeshon Alexander and Hiten Patel". HITC. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  10. ^ Brown, Nancy (14 March 2021). "The One on Netflix: Book, cast, release date and other details". Entertainment Daily. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Olivia Grierson". East Surrey Green Party. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  12. ^ Chris Grierson (1 July 2019). "Paperwork done. Bring on the main event on Saturday! ♥️ @oliviachenery". Retrieved 18 November 2023 – via Twitter.