Olive Gray
English actor
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Olive Grant (born 3 December 1994[1][2]), known professionally as Olive Gray, is a British actor. They first gained prominence through their role in the CBBC series Half-Moon Investigations (2009). They have since starred in the Paramount+ series Halo (2022–2024).
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Olive Gray | |
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Gray in 2018 | |
| Born | Olive Grant 3 December 1994 London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2005–2009, 2016–present |
| Television | The Story of Tracy Beaker EastEnders Half Moon Investigations |
| Parent(s) | David Grant Carrie Grant |
| Relatives | Tylan Grant (brother) |
Early and personal life
Gray is the eldest child of Fame Academy judges and singers David and Carrie Grant. Gray has three siblings, including Tylan Grant.[3][1] Gray was diagnosed with ADHD as a teenager,[1] in addition to having dyspraxia and dyslexia, and their siblings also have learning difficulties.[4] Gray studied at Queenswood School, Hertfordshire and then moved to study drama at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating in 2016.[5][6]
Gray is non-binary and queer, and uses they/them pronouns.[2][7]
Career
In 2005, Olive made their debut acting appearance in the popular television series The Story of Tracy Beaker as Alice. In 2007 and 2008 they appeared in EastEnders as Bernadette Logan, a girl who bullied Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald). In 2009, they made a major appearance, portraying Mia Stone in the TV series of Half Moon Investigations.[8] In 2016, Grant played a yoga girl in BBC's Fleabag. They appeared in an episode of the sitcom Uncle in 2017 as Anna.[9] They also appeared as Miranda Keyes in the Paramount+ series Halo in 2022. In June 2023, they played the role of Molly in the new play "Spy for Spy" also starring Amy Lennox at Riverside Studios.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Teen Spirit | Lisa | |
| 2020 | Sulphur and White | Zara | |
| Double Tap | Chilli | Short film | |
| Rose | Amber | ||
| 2023 | Original Skin | Lexi | Short film |
| 2025 | Surviving Earth | Maria | |
| TBA | Full Fat | Grace | Short film. Pre-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Story of Tracy Beaker | Alice | Main role; series 5; 11 episodes. Credited as Olivia Grant |
| 2007–2008 | EastEnders | Bernadette | Recurring role; 8 episodes. Credited as Olivia Grant |
| 2009 | Half Moon Investigations | Mia Stone | Main role; episodes 1–13. Credited as Olivia Grant |
| 2016 | Fleabag | Yoga Girl 2 | Series 1; episode 2 |
| 2017 | Uncle | Anna | Series 3; episode 2: "Bringing Sexy Back" |
| Year Million | Jess | Main role; mini-series; episodes 1–5 | |
| 2018 | Home from Home | Petra Dillon | Main role; episodes 2–7 |
| 2018–2020 | Save Me | Grace | Series 1; episode 6, & series 2; episodes 1–6 |
| 2019 | Sex Education | Kate | Series 1; episode 2 |
| Pure | Helen | Recurring role; episodes 1 & 5 | |
| Dark Money | Jess Mensah | Main role; mini-series; episodes 1–4 | |
| 2022, 2024 | Halo | Dr. Miranda Keyes | Main role; seasons 1 & 2; 17 episodes |
| 2024 | Kidnapped: The Chloe Ayling Story | Amber | Episode 5 |
| 2025 | Reunion | Anna Shenford | Episodes 1–4[11] |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Spy for Spy | Molly | Riverside Studios |
