Olivia Newton-John biography
Olivia Newton-John was a British and Australian singer, born on 26 September 1948 in Cambridge, who died on 8 August 2022.
Olivia Newton-John's screen career began in 1963 with The Kevin Dennis Auditions.
Olivia Newton-John appeared in 19 films and 167 television or streaming titles between 1963 and 2023.
Olivia Newton-John is remembered for Xanadu, Twist of Fate, Physical, If You Love Me (Let Me Know).
Honours include Officer of the Order of the British Empire, Officer of the Order of Australia and Daytime Emmy Award.
- Also known as
- Olivia Newton
- Born
- 26 September 1948
- Died
- 8 August 2022 (aged 73)
- Birthplace
- Cambridge
- Work
- Singer, Film actor, Recording artist, Singer-songwriter, Actor
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1963 to 2022
- Known for
- Xanadu, Twist of Fate, Physical, If You Love Me (Let Me Know), Grease, I Honestly Love You
- Awards
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Officer of the Order of Australia
- Daytime Emmy Award
- Australian National Living Treasure
- Companion of the Order of Australia
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Olivia Newton-John filmography
19 films and 167 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee | Olivia | ||
| 2017 | Sharknado 5: Global Swarming | Orion | Television film | |
| 2011 | A Few Best Men | Barbara Ramme | ||
| 2010 | Score: A Hockey Musical | Hope Gordon | ||
| 2010 | 1 a Minute | English | ||
| 2009 | The Magic 7 | English | ||
| 2001 | The Wilde Girls | Jasmine Wilde | Television film | |
| 2000 | Sordid Lives | Bitsy Mae Harling | ||
| 1996 | It's My Party | Lina Bingham | ||
| 1994 | A Christmas Romance | Julia Stonecypher | Television film | |
| 1991 | Madonna: Truth or Dare | English | ||
| 1990 | A Mom for Christmas | Amy Miller | Television film | |
| 1988 | She's Having a Baby | English | ||
| 1983 | Two of a Kind | Debbie Wylder | ||
| 1980 | Xanadu | Kira | ||
| 1978 | Grease | Sandy Olsson | ||
| 1972 | The Case | Olivia | Television film | |
| 1970 | Toomorrow | Olivia | ||
| 1965 | Funny Things Happen Down Under | Olivia |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Olivia Newton-John State Memorial | TV special, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2022 | Olivia Newton-John: Too Much To Lose | Film documentary, UNITED STATES | ||
| 2022 | Olivia Newton-John at the BBC | BBC Two Documentary, UK | ||
| 2020 | Behind Closed Doors | TV Special, US | ||
| 2018 | The Morning Show | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2017 | Sunday Night | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2017 | 60 Minutes | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2015 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Episode: "Glamazonian Airways" | ||
| 2015 | Dancing with the Stars | Episode: "Famous Dances Night" | ||
| 2010 | Glee | Episodes: "Bad Reputation", "Journey to Regionals" | ||
| 2009 | Talking Heads | ABC TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2009 | Sound Relief Concert | TV Concert special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2008 | Sordid Lives: The Series | Supporting role (12 episodes) | ||
| 2008 | Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List | Episode: "Fly the Super Gay Skies" | ||
| 2008 | Coming Home | BBC Wales Documentary, UK | ||
| 2006 | 50 Years 50 Stars | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2005 | Olivia Newton-John Gold | Australian TV special | ||
| 2004 | This Is Your Life: Olivia Newton-John | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2004 | The Sharon Osborne Show | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2004 | The LIV Kit Infomercial | TV special, US | ||
| 2004 | The Jane Pauley Show | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2004 | Sunrise | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2004 | Parkinson | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 2004 | Enough Rope with Andrew Denton | ABC TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 2003 | This Is Your Life: Helen Reddy | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA |
Show all 167 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Love Is in the Air | ABC TV series, 1 episode 2: "She's Leaving Home" | ||
| 2003 | Live in Japan 2003 | BS-Hi special | ||
| 2003 | I Love the 70s | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2003 | American Idol | 3 episodes | ||
| 2002 | Vh-1 Where Are They Now? | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | VH-1 Behind The Movie: Grease | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | Today | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | This Is Your Life: Helen Reddy | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | The Making Of "2" | TV special, Australia | ||
| 2002 | Rove Live | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | One World with Olivia Newton-John | TV series US, 3 episodes | ||
| 2002 | Mornings | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | Good Morning Australia | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | Farmhand Concert for Drought Relief | TV special, Australia | ||
| 2002 | Burke's Backyard | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | Australians Unite: Bali Appeal | TV special, Australia | ||
| 2002 | An Audience With John Farnham | TV special, Australia | ||
| 2002 | After They Were Famous: Grease | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 2002 | A Night with Olivia | Channel 9 special | ||
| 2001 | Behind The Music | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2001 | Top Ten | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 2001 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2001 | Sue McIntosh Presents: Olivia Newton-John | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 2001 | Not Under My Roof | Video, US | ||
| 2001 | Good Morning America | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2001 | Fox News in the Morning | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 2001 | Bette | Episode: "The Invisible Mom" | ||
| 1998 | Rewind | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| 1997 | Tracey Takes On | Episode: "Childhood" | ||
| 1997 | This Is Your Life: Judith Durham | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1997 | This Is Your Life: Ian Turpie | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1997 | Murphy Brown | Episode: "I Hear a Symphony" | ||
| 1996 | This Is Your Life: Raelene Boyle | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1996 | This Is Your Life: Billy Thorpe | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1995 | The Man from Snowy River aka Snowy River: The McGregor Saga | Recurring role (3 episodes) | ||
| 1995 | Ned and Stacey | Episode: "Reality Check" | ||
| 1995 | Is This Your Life? | Extended interview with Andrew Neil on Channel 4 in the UK | ||
| 1994 | Rugby League Grand Final | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1994 | Ray Martin Presents... Olivia Newton-John | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1994 | Midday With Derryn Hinch | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1994 | Hey Hey It's Saturday | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1994 | Good Morning Australia | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1994 | Australia's Best for the Bush Concert | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1993 | Paradise Beach | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1991 | The World Tonight | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1990 | Tonight Live With Steve Vizard | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1990 | Timeless Tales from Hallmark | 6 episodes | ||
| 1989 | The Early Bird Show | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1989 | The Bert Newton Show | TV series, 1 episode AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1988 | Olivia Down Under | HBO special | ||
| 1988 | The 1988 N.S.W. Royal Bicentennial Concert | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1988 | Good Morning Australia | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| 1988 | Australia Live: Gift to a Nation | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1986 | VFL Football Grand Final | TV special | ||
| 1985 | Olivia Newton-John: Soul Kiss | TV special, UNITED STATES | ||
| 1985 | Countdown | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1984 | Tonight With Bert Newton | TV series, 1 episode | ||
| 1984 | Olympic Gala | TV special, AUSTRALIA/UNITED STATES | ||
| 1984 | John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John , Two of a Kind | TV special, UNITED STATES/AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1984 | Countdown | ABC TV series, 1 episode | ||
| 1983 | Ten Eyewitness News | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1983 | Countdown | ABC TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1983 | Australian Music to the World | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1982 | Saturday Night Live | Also musical guest | ||
| 1982 | Olivia in Concert | HBO special | ||
| 1982 | Olivia | Australian TV special | ||
| 1982 | Let's Get Physical | ABC special | ||
| 1981 | The Don Lane Show | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1981 | Countdown | ABC TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1981 | Australian Music Stars of the 60s | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1980 | Willesee at Seven | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1980 | The Mike Walsh Show | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1980 | The Don Lane Show | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1980 | Sounds: Olivia's 32nd Birthday | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1980 | Seven Nightly News | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1980 | Parkinson | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1980 | Making Xanadu | TV special, UNITED STATES | ||
| 1980 | Hollywood Nights | ABC special | ||
| 1980 | Countdown Xanadu Dance Contest Show | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1979 | Countdown | TV series ABC, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1979 | BBC News | TV series, 1 episode, UNITED KINGDOM | ||
| 1978 | Parkinson | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1978 | Olivia | ABC special; guest stars ABBA and Andy Gibb) | ||
| 1978 | Cliff Richard: Thanks for the Music Concert | TV special, UNITED KINGDOM | ||
| 1978 | Australian Music to the World | TV special, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1977 | This Is Your Life: Peter Allen | TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1977 | Only Olivia | BBC special | ||
| 1976 | Countdown | ABC TV series, 1 episode, AUSTRALIA | ||
| 1976 | A Special Olivia Newton-John | ABC special- | ||
| 1975 | John Denver's Rocky Mountain Christmas | ABC TV special | ||
| 1974 | Eurovision Song Contest | United Kingdom Entry: 4th place | ||
| 1974 | Eddy Go Round | TV series Netherlands, 1 episode | ||
| 1974 | Clunk Click: Songs for Eurovision | TV special, UK | ||
| 1973 | Unsere kleine Show , Musik zur blauen Stunde | TV series Germany, 1 episode | ||
| 1973 | Top of the Pops | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1973 | Tokyo Music Song Festival | TV special, Japan | ||
| 1973 | The Young Generation | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1973 | The Val Doonican Show | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1973 | The New-Fangled Wandering Minstrel Show | TV special, UK | ||
| 1973 | Stephane Grapelli | TV series France, 1 episode | ||
| 1973 | Sez Les | TV series UK, 2 episodes | ||
| 1973 | Moods of Love | TV special, UK | ||
| 1973 | George Hamilton IV and Other Folk | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1973 | Engelbert | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1972 | Top of the Pops | TV series UK, 2 episodes | ||
| 1972 | The Reg Varney Christmas Revue | TV special, UK | ||
| 1972 | The Harry Secombe Show | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 1972 | The Dean Martin Show | TV series US, 1 episode | ||
| 1972 | Sacha's in Town | TV series UK, 2 episodes | ||
| 1972 | Meerschweinchen Revue | TV series Germany, 1 episode | ||
| 1972 | Hits à Gogo | TV series Germany/Czech, 1 episode | ||
| 1972 | Choeur en Fête | TV series France, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | Top of the Pops | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | The Golden Shot | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | One Rosu Wine | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | Lift Off with Ayshea | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | Grand Amphi | TV series France, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | Getaway with Cliff | TV special UK | ||
| 1971 | GTK | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | Disco | TV series Germany, 2 episodes | ||
| 1971 | Big Lecture Hall | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1971 | 15 Years of Channel Nine | TV special Australia | ||
| 1970 | The Cliff Richard Show | TV series UK, 1 episode | ||
| 1969 | ABC News Report | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1968 | Bandstand | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1967 | The Young Entertainers | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1967 | Pat and Olivia | TV special, Australia | ||
| 1967 | News Conference | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1967 | It's That Time | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1966 | Dick Emery Show | TV series UK, 2 episodes | ||
| 1965 | Time for Terry | TV series, Australia | ||
| 1965 | The Go!! Show | TV series Australia, 16 episodes | ||
| 1965 | Sunnyside Up | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1965 | Kommotion | TV series, Australia | ||
| 1965 | Boomeride | TV series Australia, 9 episodes | ||
| 1964 | The Kevin Dennis Show | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1964 | The Happy Show | TV series Australia | ||
| 1964 | Teentime Ten | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1964 | Teen Scene | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1964 | Sing, Sing, Sing | TV series Australia, 2 episodes | ||
| 1963 | The Kevin Dennis Auditions | TV series Australia, 1 episode | ||
| 1963 | New Faces | TV series Australia, 1 episode |