Olivia Edward

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Olivia Edward
Born (2007-01-25) January 25, 2007 (age 15)
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  • Actress

Olivia Edward (born January 25, 2007) is an American actress best known for her role as Duke in the FX television series Better Things . [1] [2] She began her career at the age of two and has appeared in numerous guest spots on TV series such as Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and The Mysteries of Laura. The casting director for Better Things helped Edward to obtain a reoccurring role on the series Crazy Ex-Girlfriend on The CW. [3] She is the daughter of television personality, author and psychic medium John Edward. She is from Long Island, New York.

Edward also dances and sings. [3] and is a Wildlife Warrior ambassador for Australia Zoo.

She has said that she is inspired by watching Pamela Adlon direct and act in Better Things. [4]

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References

  1. "Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K.'s 'Better Things' First Trailer". Screencrush.com. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  2. Gay, Verne. "'Better Things' review: Pamela Adlon shines in 'Louie'-style FX show". Newsday. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  3. 1 2 Gay, Verne (November 10, 2016). "Huntington's Olivia Edward Dishes On FX's Better Things". Newsday. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  4. "Olivia Edward On Her Inspirations, Getting Through A Bad Day, And More!". YayOmg. January 15, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2018.