Age, Biography, and Wiki
Olivia Thirlby was born on October 6, 1986, in New York City. She began her journey in the performing arts at a young age, attending several prestigious summer programs and classes, including the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, American Globe Theatre, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Her breakout year was 2006, with notable roles in "United 93" and the series "Kidnapped".
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| Date of Birth | 6 October 1986 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | New York City, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Olivia Thirlby's height and weight are not widely available, she is known for her striking features and versatile acting abilities.
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited public information available about Olivia Thirlby's current relationship status. She tends to keep her personal life private.
In 2007, she played Leah in Juno. Around this time, she and her Juno co-star Elliot Page were slated to star as the respective title characters of Jack & Diane as two young women who fall in love which unlocked lycanthropy in one character but both dropped out before production, and the cast was replaced numerous times over. She plays Stephanie, a marijuana-smoking "popular girl" from New York City, in Sundance Audience Award-winning mid-1990s period piece film The Wackness, which was released in the U.S. on July 3, 2008, and stars opposite Josh Peck. Thirlby was cast in the Judd Apatow-produced, David Gordon Green-directed stoner comedy Pineapple Express as the girlfriend of Seth Rogen's character, but was replaced by Amber Heard after rehearsing for the film. She reunited with David Gordon Green on the animated TV pilot Good Vibes.
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| Husband | Jacques Pienaar (m. 2014-2021) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Olivia Thirlby's net worth is estimated to be $2 million. Her earnings primarily come from her work in film and television, including roles in notable movies like "Juno," "Dredd," and "The Darkest Hour," as well as appearances in TV series and theater productions.
Career, Business, and Investments
Olivia Thirlby's career has been marked by a wide range of roles in film, television, and theater. Some of her notable performances include "Juno," "New York, I Love You," "Uncertainty," "No Strings Attached," and "Dredd." She has also appeared in TV series such as "Bored to Death" and provided voice work for "Good Vibes". Thirlby has been involved in theater as well, with a recent appearance in the Second Stage Theater Company's production of "Lonely, I'm Not". There is no public information indicating that she has invested in major business ventures beyond her acting career.
She made her stage debut in Farragut North, a play by Beau Willimon at the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City. The Off-Broadway production ran from October 22, 2008 – November 29, 2008 with official opening on November 12 and transferred to the Geffen Playhouse in June 2009.
Social Network
Olivia Thirlby maintains a relatively low profile on social media, which is typical for many actors who prefer to keep their personal lives private.
Thirlby appeared in the 2009 HBO series Bored to Death. She voices promotional video excerpts from the novel Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher which, since October 2008, have regularly been posted to YouTube. She also appeared in the 2011-released film Margaret. She was attached to star in Christmas in New York, though the film was not made, as well as For Ellen, where it appears she did not accept a role.
Education
Thirlby's early education in the performing arts included attending the French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts and the Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts summer program. She also took classes at the American Globe Theatre and spent time at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. These institutions have played a significant role in shaping her acting career.
She was raised in Manhattan's East Village, attending school at Friends Seminary in the city's Gramercy neighborhood, where she graduated in a class of 57 students. She also attended French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts in upstate New York, and Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts. She took classes at the American Globe Theatre, and briefly at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London where she completed a stage combat course with the British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat (BASSC).
