Olivia Poulet – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family – Biography

Olivia Poulet

Olivia Poulet is a beautiful actress who also works as a screenwriter. She was born on 28th November 1978 in London, England. She was once listed as one of the most popular TV actresses of the time and got named the famous celebrity born in the United Kingdom. Olivia Poulet’s father was a management consultant who retired to sell vintage Dinky toys.

Her role in Sherlock in 2010 helped Olivia Poulet gain worldwide recognition. She also appeared in Silent Witness in 2002 and got a recurring role in the series The Thick of It, which aired from 2007 to 2012 on television. Apart from acting, she also lent her voice to the video game Dragon Age II by BioWare.

Olivia Poulet – Height, Weight, Age, Movies & Family – Biography

Childhood Accomplishments

  • Before entering the industry, Olivia Poulet studied drama and theatre at England’s Manchester University. She was interested in pursuing acting as a profession; therefore honed her skills before making her dream of becoming an actress come true.
  • Soon after graduation, Olivia grabbed her first role in a television series, The Bill. In 2005, she portrayed the role of Camilla Parker Bowles in the television film, Whatever Love Means. Her work was highly appreciated, and she started getting roles in different television shows and films.

Olivia Poulet Body Measurements

Height171 cm (5 ft 7.25 in)
Weight58 kg (128 lb)
Eyes ColorBlue
Hair ColorBlonde
Natural Breasts or ImplantsNatural

Best Known for

  • Her debut in the television series, The Bill.
  • Stage productions, The Queef of Terence and The Bird Flu Diaries.
  • Screenplay, Ocean Road for producer Harriet Rees.
  • Voiced in video game Dragon Age II by BioWare.
  • Apart from these, Olivia Poulet also wrote a sitcom for BBC with her partner, Sarah Solemani, and Charlie Hanson produced it.
  • She also completed another screenplay, Ocean Road for Harriet Rees. In 2018, Olivia joined the cast of Holby City.
  • Some other popular work of Olivia Poulet includes the feature film In the Loop and the television film Margaret. She also appeared in Day of the Flowers, Sherlock, Dappers, The Thick of It, Reggie Perrin, and Outnumbered.

Olivia Poulet Pre-Relationships

  • Olivia Poulet was very secretive about her personal life. There is no information regarding the previous affair or relationship of Olivia Poulet with any men in or out of the industry.
  • However, her name came up with TV Sherlock star Cumberbatch, whom she dated for some years. However, the couple split when the actor said he wanted to have children.
  • In 2015, Olivia married Laurence Dobiesz, and the couple is still together, living a happily married life.

Olivia Poulet Personal Info

Full NameOlivia Poulet
OccupationActress, Screenwriter
Date of Birth9 July 1978 (age 43 years)
BirthplaceLondon, United Kingdom
Zodiac SignCancer
Father NameNot Known
Mother NameNot Known
Sibling NamesNot Known
SpouseLaurence Dobiesz (m. 2015)
ChildrenNone

Interesting Facts about Olivia Poulet

  • A throwback picture of Olivia Poulet with Dan Stevens.
  • Olivia Poulet, posing with her former boyfriend, Cumberbatch, in 2010.
  • Olivia has published a book under her name, 12 Hours to Say I Love You, by Olivia Poulet and Laurence Dobiesz.
  • A throwback picture of the video game The Worlds of Blake’s 7: Avalon Volume One, Big Finish Productions, 2021, featuring Olivia Poulet.
  • An old picture posted on Instagram where fans can see Benedict and Olivia.
  • A still of Olivia Poulet with Nicholas Pinnock on Roman Road, on the set of Candice.
  • Premier of Candice featuring Olivia Poulet.

Controversies of Olivia Poulet

  • Olivia came into the limelight when she broke up her ten years old relationship with Cumberbatch, her co-star in Sherlock and friend from drama school at the University of Manchester. The reason behind the breakup was Cumberbatch wanted a child with Olivia, and she was against it.

Olivia Poulet Social Media Profiles

Olivia Poulet Movies List

  • 2001 – The Bill
  • 2002 – Killing Me Softly
  • 2002 – Silent Witness
  • 2003 – The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
  • 2005 – The Rotter’s Club
  • 2005 – Friends and Crocodilese
  • 2005 – The Little Things You Do
  • 2005 – Love Soup
  • 2005 – Whatever Love Means
  • 2006 – Heroes and Villains
  • 2007,2012 – The Thick of It
  • 2008 – Secret Diary of a Call Girl
  • 2008 – My Zinc Bed
  • 2008 – Outnumbered
  • 2009 – In the Loop
  • 2009 – Margaret
  • 2009 – Reggie Perrin
  • 2009 – Stalking Ben Chadz
  • 2010 – Dappers
  • 2010 – Sherlock
  • 2011 – Odem
  • 2011 – Day of the Flowers
  • 2012 – Mourning Rules
  • 2012 – Asylum Seekers
  • 2013 – Chandide
  • 2016 – Fresh Meat
  • 2016 – The Musketeers
  • 2017 – Mad to Be Normal
  • 2017,2021 – Back
  • 2018 – Holby City
  • 2019 – Death in Paradise
  • 2019 – Doc Martin
What is Olivia Poulet’s Net Worth?

The estimated net worth of Olivia Poulet is $1.5 million.

What are her Sources of Income?

Olivia Poulet is active in writing screenplays which is her major source of income.

Is Olivia Poulet Married? Who is her Husband?

Olivia Poulet has been married to Laurence Dobiesz since December 2015.

How Much is Olivia Poulet Educated?

Olivia Poulet went to Putney High School and later attended Manchester University to study drama and theatre.

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