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Olivia Burnette
BornMarch 24, 1977 (1977-03-24) (age 46)[1]
San Clemente, California, U.S.
Alma materNew York University Tisch School of the Arts
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active1983–present
Known forThe Torkelsons
Sons of Anarchy

Olivia Burnette (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress who began her career as a child actress at the age of six.[2] She is perhaps best known for her role in the NBC sitcom The Torkelsons (1991–1993), Homeless Woman in Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014) and Steve Martin's daughter in Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987). That film was her first acting job.[3]

Early life

She was born in San Clemente, California, USA. She left her native California to receive a college education. Burnette enrolled in NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Olivia graduated with a double major in Film and English.[4]

Career

Burnette began her career at age six, portraying Steve Martin's daughter in Planes, Trains and Automobiles in 1987.[3] Perhaps her most famous role was that of Dorothy Jane Torkelson on the NBC sitcom The Torkelsons, later renamed Almost Home. She also played two roles on the NBC series Quantum Leap, making a guest appearance in the episode "Another Mother" before later appearing as Sam's sister Katie in the episode "The Leap Home." She has since appeared on both JAG and its spin off, NCIS (playing different characters). For six years, Burnette appeared in a recurring role in Sons of Anarchy.

In 1991, Burnette co-starred in the TNT drama Final Verdict.[5]

Burnette also produced the short film, Mountain Cry.

Personal life

Olivia is married to musician Julian Sakata.[4]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1987 Planes, Trains and Automobiles Marti Page
1991 Hard Promises Beth
1995 The Quick and the Dead Katie
1996 Eye for an Eye Julie McCann
1998 Jekyll Island Savannah Goodyear
Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror Lily Video
2001 Bully Jennifer Stable
2006 Flourish Bridget Burnham

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1985 Riptide Lulu Flynn Episode: "Robin and Marian"
1986 Webster Carol Episode: "McGruff"
1986 & 1988 Our House Joanie Episodes: "See You in Court" & "Artful Dodging"
1987 Celebration Family Ellie TV movie
1988 Designing Women Hannah Shackelford Episode: "Great Expectations"
A Stoning in Fulham County Rachel TV movie
Disaster at Silo 7 Jennifer Fitzgerald
1990 Paradise Edith Episode: "Dangerous Cargo"
Jake and the Fatman Holly Episode: "My Buddy"
Why, Charlie Brown, Why? Janice Emmons (voice) Short
Casey's Gift: For the Love of a Child Mickey Bolen TV movie
Quantum Leap Susan Bruckner / Katie Beckett Episodes: "Another Mother" & "The Leap Home: part 1"
Charles in Charge Melanie Colfax Episode: "Fair Exchange"
1991 Wings Becky Episode: "Duet for Cello and Plane"
Final Verdict Nora Rogers TV movie
Backfield in Motion Betsy Dooley
1991–1993 The Torkelsons Dorothy Jane Torkelson Main role
1992 A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story Kristan Solomon TV movie
Willing to Kill: The Texas Cheerleader Story Shanna Harper
1994 The Gift of Love Louise
1996 The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years Justine O'Neill TV miniseries
1998 JAG Marie Wetzel Episode: "Father's Day"
1999 Mercy Point Val Episodes: "Battle Scars", "C.J."
2000 Up, Up, and Away! Nina TV movie
2001 The Ballad of Lucy Whipple Annie Flagg
A Mother's Testimony Dede Carlson
2003 Peacemakers Molly Episode: "No Excuse"
2004 CSI: NY Madison Haynes Episode: "Grand Master"
Halo 2 ILB: Rani Sobek (voice) Video game
2005 NCIS Sarah Lowell Episode: "SWAK"
2008–2014 Sons of Anarchy Homeless Woman Recurring role
2009 Dexter Pam Episode: "Dirty Harry"
2010 The Closer Ann Weber Episode: "Off the Hook"

References

  1. ^ "Olivia Burnette". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 November 2022.
  2. ^ "Olivia Burnette". TV Guide.
  3. ^ a b DeGrushe, Allison (2021-11-24). "See the Cast of the Thankgiving Classic 'Planes, Trains, and Automobiles' Now". Distractify. Retrieved 2024-01-04.
  4. ^ a b "Whatever Happened To Olivia Burnette? - Van Life Wanderer". 8 December 2022. Archived from the original on January 25, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  5. ^ McGaw, Steven Alan (September 6, 1991). "'Final Verdict' recalls great lawyer". Abbeville Meridional. Louisiana, Abbeville. p. 11. Retrieved September 27, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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