Olive Gray

Olive Gray
Gray in 2018
Born
Olive Grant

(1994-12-03) 3 December 1994 (age 29)
London, England
OccupationActress
Years active2005–2009, 2016–present
TelevisionThe Story of Tracy Beaker
EastEnders
Half Moon Investigations
Parent(s)David Grant
Carrie Grant
RelativesTylan Grant (brother)

Olive Gray (formerly Olive Grant; born 3 December 1994[1][2]) 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

Gray is the eldest child of Fame Academy judges and singers David and Carrie Grant. Gray has three siblings, Tylan, Arlo,[3] and Nathan.[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 identifies as non-binary and queer, and uses they/them pronouns.[2][7]

Career

In 2005, they 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

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Teen Spirit Lisa
2020 Sulphur and White Zara
Double Tap Short film
Rose Amber

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 The Story of Tracy Beaker Alice Series regular; 11 episodes
2007–08 EastEnders Bernadette Recurring role; 8 episodes
2009 Half Moon Investigations Mia Stone Series regular; 13 episodes
2016 Fleabag Yoga Girl #2 Series 1, Episode 2
2017 Uncle Anna Episode: "Bringing Sexy Back"
Year Million Jess Series regular; 5 episodes
2018 Home from Home Petra Dillon Series regular; 6 episodes
2018–20 Save Me Grace Recurring role; 7 episodes
2019 Sex Education Kate Series 1, Episode 2
Pure Helen Recurring role; 2 episodes
Dark Money Jess Mensah Series regular; 4 episodes
2022–24 Halo Commander Miranda Keyes Series regular; 9 episodes
2024 Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story Amber Series regular
TBA Reunion Anna Filming[11]

Theatre

Year Title Role Theatre
2023 Spy for Spy Molly Riverside Studios

References

  1. ^ a b c Francis, Catherine (21 February 2017). "Carrie Grant: "This is extreme parenting"". Woman Alive. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  2. ^ a b Gray, Olive. "Olive Gray 🇯🇲 (@oliveisgrayy)". Twitter. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Carrie and David Grant on their autistic children: 'We were on suicide watch as school traumatised our kids'". 24 August 2021.
  4. ^ Benyon, Lucy (25 April 2013). "Carrie Grant: Life is always interesting in our house". Express. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  5. ^ "Olivia Gray profile". Guildhall School of Music and Drama. 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  6. ^ Jackson, Jhoni (16 March 2018). "Olive Gray Follows a Predestined Path to Greatness". Paper. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  7. ^ Alex Hawgood (1 May 2022). "Olive Gray, an Actor Since the Age of 10, Stars in 'Halo'". The New York Times.
  8. ^ "Olivia Grant is Mia Stone". BBC. 4 December 2008. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  9. ^ "Bringing Sexy Back". Uncle. Series 3. Episode 2. 13 January 2017. BBC. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
  10. ^ "Spy for Spy". Riverside Studios. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  11. ^ Kessen, David (16 May 2024). "Doncaster film set: This Is England producer starts work shooting his latest film in locations across city". Doncaster Freepress. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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