Olive Gray
Olive Gray | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Gray in 2018 | |
| Born | Olive Grant 3 December 1994 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–2009, 2016–present |
| Television | The Story of Tracy Beaker EastEnders Half Moon Investigations |
| Parent(s) | David Grant Carrie Grant |
| Relatives | Tylan Grant (brother) |
Olive Grant (born 3 December 1994[1][2]), known professionally as Olive Gray, is a British actor. They first gained prominence through their role in the CBBC series Half-Moon Investigations (2009). They have since starred in the Paramount+ series Halo (2022–2024).
Early and personal life
[edit | edit source]Gray is the eldest child of Fame Academy judges and singers David and Carrie Grant. Gray has three siblings, including Tylan Grant.[3][1] Gray was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager,[1] in addition to having dyspraxia and dyslexia, and their siblings also have learning difficulties.[4] Gray studied at Queenswood School, Hertfordshire and then moved to study drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2016.[5][6]
Gray is non-binary and queer, and uses they/them pronouns.[2][7]
Career
[edit | edit source]In 2005, Olive made their debut acting appearance in the popular television series The Story of Tracy Beaker as Alice. In 2007 and 2008 they appeared in EastEnders as Bernadette Logan, a girl who bullied Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald). In 2009, they made a major appearance, portraying Mia Stone in the TV series of Half Moon Investigations.[8] In 2016, Grant played a yoga girl in BBC's Fleabag. They appeared in an episode of the sitcom Uncle in 2017 as Anna.[9] They also appeared as Miranda Keyes in the Paramount+ series Halo in 2022. In June 2023, they played the role of Molly in the new play "Spy for Spy" also starring Amy Lennox at Riverside Studios.[10]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]Film
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Teen Spirit | Lisa | |
| 2020 | Sulphur and White | Zara | |
| Double Tap | Chilli | Short film | |
| Rose | Amber | ||
| 2023 | Original Skin | Lexi | Short film |
| 2025 | Surviving Earth | Maria | |
| TBA | Full Fat | Grace | Short film. Pre-production |
Television
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Alice | Main role; series 5; 11 episodes. Credited as Olivia Grant |
| 2007–2008 | EastEnders | Bernadette | Recurring role; 8 episodes. Credited as Olivia Grant |
| 2009 | Half Moon Investigations | Mia Stone | Main role; episodes 1–13. Credited as Olivia Grant |
| 2016 | Fleabag | Yoga Girl 2 | Series 1; episode 2 |
| 2017 | Uncle | Anna | Series 3; episode 2: "Bringing Sexy Back" |
| Year Million | Jess | Main role; mini-series; episodes 1–5 | |
| 2018 | Home from Home | Petra Dillon | Main role; episodes 2–7 |
| 2018–2020 | Save Me | Grace | Series 1; episode 6, & series 2; episodes 1–6 |
| 2019 | Sex Education | Kate | Series 1; episode 2 |
| Pure | Helen | Recurring role; episodes 1 & 5 | |
| Dark Money | Jess Mensah | Main role; mini-series; episodes 1–4 | |
| 2022, 2024 | Halo | Dr. Miranda Keyes | Main role; seasons 1 & 2; 17 episodes |
| 2024 | Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story | Amber | Episode 5 |
| 2025 | Reunion | Anna Shenford | Episodes 1–4[11] |
Theatre
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spy for Spy | Molly | Riverside Studios |
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Olive Gray at IMDb
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