Elizabeth Olsen

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Elizabeth Olsen

Olsen at the Toronto International Film Festival debut of Martha Marcy May Marlene in 2011
Born Elizabeth Chase Olsen
February 16, 1989 (1989-02-16) (age 23)
Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Alma mater Tisch School of the Arts
Occupation Actress/singer
Years active 1993–present
Relatives Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen (sisters), Trent Olsen (brother)

Elizabeth Chase Olsen (born February 16, 1989) is an American actress and is the younger sister of Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, and Trent Olsen. She has performed in several theater productions, including many of her sisters' theatrical works.[1][2][3][4]

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[edit] Life and career

Olsen was born in Sherman Oaks, California, the daughter of Jarnette (née Jones), a personal manager, and David Olsen, a real estate developer and mortgage banker.[5] Olsen graduated from Campbell Hall School in 2007,[6] and from the Atlantic Theater Company.[7] She graduated New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 2010.[8][7]

As a child, Olsen took ballet and singing lessons and began acting at age eight.[8] She auditioned for Spy Kids.[9] She made her film debut in Martha Marcy May Marlene,[10] an independent film drama about a young woman who comes out of a cult and tries to live a normal life with her sister and brother-in-law. She has also acted in Silent House, in which she played the role of Sarah, and appeared in the music video "The Queen" by Carlotta.[11] As of mid-2011, she was filming the movie Red Lights, which is due to be released in 2012.[12] She is set to star in Liberal Arts, scheduled for release in 2012.[13] She and Dakota Fanning are set to star in Very Good Girls, planned for a 2013 release.[14][15] Olsen almost quit acting in 2004 because of Mary-Kate's eating disorder. [16] Olsen was nominated for Breakthrough Award and Best Ensemble Cast for her movie Martha Marcy May Marlene.

[edit] Filmography

Film and television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Martha Marcy May Marlene Martha Alliance of Women Film Journalists Award For Best Breakthrough Performance
Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer
Flanders International Film Festival Ghent Award for Best Actress
Florida Film Critics Circle Pauline Kael Breakout Award
Indiana Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Los Angeles Film Critics Association: New Generation Award
Nevada Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Performance (tied with Rooney Mara)
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Breakthrough Film Artist
Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Denver Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakout Star
Nominated—Detroit Film Critics Society Award for Breakthrough Performance
Nominated—Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Breakthrough Actor/Actress
Nominated—Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance
Nominated—Houston Film Critics Award for Best Actress
Nominated—International Cinephile Society Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Breakthrough Performance
Nominated—San Diego Film Critics Society Awards for Best Actress
Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama
Nominated—St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Village Voice Film Poll - Best Actress
Nominated—Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Award for Best Actress
Pending—Chlotrudis Award for Best Actress
Pending—Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
2011 Peace, Love and Misunderstanding Zoe
2012 Silent House Sarah
2012 Liberal Arts Zibby Completed
2012 Red Lights Sally Owen Completed
2013 Therese Raquin Therese Raquin Pre-production
2013 Kill Your Darlings Edie Parker Pre-production
2013 Very Good Girls TBA Pre-production

[edit] References

  1. ^ Olsen twins' little sister makes Sundance debut (Reuters)
  2. ^ "Elizabeth Olsen: 5 Things You Need to Know". The Hollywood Reporter. 2011-01-24. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/elizabeth-olsen-5-know-75156. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  3. ^ Jensen, Jeff (2010-09-03). "Elizabeth Olsen, younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley, makes name for herself | PopWatch | EW.com". Popwatch.ew.com. http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/09/03/elizabeth-olsen-acting-indie-film/. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  4. ^ "Elizabeth Olsen Makes Her Cannes Debut - Mary-Kate Olsen". Zimbio. 1986-06-13. http://www.zimbio.com/Mary-Kate+Olsen/articles/XRt_oqR3tz0/Elizabeth+Olsen+Makes+Cannes+Debut. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  5. ^ "Mary-Kate Olsen Biography (1986-)". Filmreference.com. http://www.filmreference.com/film/50/Mary-Kate-Olsen.html. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  6. ^ [1][dead link]
  7. ^ a b Rozen, Leah (October 11, 2011). "An Olsen Sister Finds a Spotlight All Her Own". The New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/movies/elizabeth-olsen-in-martha-marcy-may-marlene.html. 
  8. ^ a b Bakker, Tiffany (January 15, 2012). "Elizabeth Olsen admires her sisters". The Daily Telegraph (Australia). http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/lifestyle/sunday-magazine/elizabeth-olsen-admires-her-sisters/story-e6frf039-1226244256106. 
  9. ^ Grady, Pam (2011-10-23). "Elizabeth Olsen, character caught between 2 worlds". The San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/23/PKMU1LHACK.DTL. 
  10. ^ Zakarin, Jordan (2010-11-08). "Elizabeth Olsen In 'Martha Marcy May Marlene': Mary-Kate & Ashley's Sister Takes Star Turn". Huffingtonpost.com. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/05/05/elizabeth-olsen-in-martha_n_857940.html. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  11. ^ Balser, Erin (2007-06-27). "Lizzie Olsen is the Queen!". Crushable.com. http://crushable.com/entertainment/lizzie-olsen-is-the-queen/. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  12. ^ "Elizabeth Olsen Joins Red Lights | Movie News | Empire". Empireonline.com. 2006-12-05. http://www.empireonline.com/news/feed.asp?NID=29965. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  13. ^ Kit, Borys (March 23, 2011). "Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen Teaming for Indie Liberal Arts". Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/josh-radnor-elizabeth-olsen-teaming-170621. 
  14. ^ 4 Like5 Dislike0 May 12, 2011 by Brian Gallagher (2011-05-12). "Very Good Girls Lands Dakota Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen". MovieWeb.com. http://www.movieweb.com/news/very-good-girls-lands-dakota-fanning-and-elizabeth-olsen. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  15. ^ Fleming, Mike. "Cannes: Ealing Metro/Prescience To Finance ‘Very Good Girls’ With Dakota Fanning And Elizabeth Olsen –". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/05/cannes-ealing-metroprescience-to-finance-%E2%80%98very-good-girls%E2%80%99-with-dakota-fanning-and-elizabeth-olsen/. Retrieved 2011-12-05. 
  16. ^ Elizabeth Olsen Almost Quit Acting Because of Sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley (Thankfully, She Didn't!)

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