Olivia Edward Biography: Films, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Awards

Olivia Edward is an 18-year-old American actress, dancer, and singer who first garnered attention when she made her television debut at the age of seven in the NBC crime drama The Mysteries of Laura (2014).

Over the next two years, she accumulated guest roles on series such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2018). However, it was her casting as Duke Fox in Pamela Adlon’s semi-autobiographical FX comedy Better Things (2016–2022) that catapulted her into the spotlight.

Profile

• Full name: Olivia Edward
• Date of birth: January 25, 2007
• Age: 18 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Long Island, New York, U.S.
• State of origin: New York
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress; dancer; singer
• Height: 4 ft 9¼ in (1.45 m)
• Parents: John Edward (father); Sandra McGee (mother)
• Siblings: Justin McGee
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Olivia Edward is now 18 years old, having been born on January 25, 2007, in Long Island, New York, to John Edward, a television personality and author, and Sandra McGee, a professional in the arts, and an older brother, Justin.

It is known that Olivia began working with a talent management team at age two and continued to develop her performance skills through on-set experience and private coaching in acting, dance, and singing.

She has credited much of her early training to observing Pamela Adlon’s directorial process on Better Things, which inspired her to refine her craft both in front of and behind the camera.

Personal Life

Olivia Edward maintains a largely private personal life, choosing to focus public attention on her work rather than her off-screen activities. Although she occasionally posts glimpses of family outings on her verified Instagram account.

Career

Olivia Edward’s career began with a guest role on the NBC procedural The Mysteries of Laura in 2014, in which she played Zooey Sullivan in a single episode, marking her professional debut at the age of seven.

In 2015, she appeared as “Daughter” in an episode of Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. She quickly transitioned to a recurring role as Madison Whitefeather—Darryl’s daughter—on The CW’s musical comedy Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2018), appearing in four episodes overall.

Her breakthrough arrived in 2016, when casting director Loretta Phipps recommended her to Pamela Adlon for the role of Duke Fox on FX’ Better Things (2016–2022).

As Duke—the youngest daughter of single mother Sam Fox—Edward appeared in twenty episodes, earning praise for her naturalistic performance and comedic timing alongside Pamela Adlon’, who served as showrunner, director, and co-star.

During her tenure on Better Things, she worked under live-set conditions that required balancing professional standards with the challenges of child labour protections, demonstrating maturity beyond her years and often contributing to the show’s improvisational moments.

In the film, Edward made her theatrical debut with a supporting role in The Outside Story (2021), a coming-of-age drama set in Brooklyn, where she portrayed the younger version of one of the principal characters, showcasing emotional depth beyond typical child roles.

Recent projects include voice work for animated shorts and a cameo in an upcoming indie feature slated for release in 2025, demonstrating a gradual expansion into diverse genres.

Net Worth

Olivia Edward’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million. This includes her earnings from acting, endorsements, and other professional endeavours.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ladyolivia125
• Twitter (X): @ladyolivia125
• TikTok: @ladyolivia125

Filmography

• The Mysteries of Laura (2014) – Zooey Sullivan
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015) – Daughter
• Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2018) – Madison Whitefeather
• Better Things (2016–2022) – Duke Fox
• The Outside Story (2021) – Young Character (Supporting Role)
• Upcoming Indie Feature (2025) – Role TBA