Actor
Olivia Oguma
New York City, New York, USA · 8 films
As a younger child, Olivia Oguma was a Ford Model who was predominately featured in national print campaigns for Chanel, Vogue, Saks Fifth Avenue, Earnshaws, Motorola, and the Gap, among others. She soon branched out into the commercial world, appearing in over 62 commercials including ones for Tide, Jell-o, IBM Computers, Triaminic and Life Cereal. On the heels of working steadily as a model and commercial actress, she then booked the role of Pearl in the NBC pilot "Magic Music Hall" with Eric Clapton. Directly following the pilot, Olivia became a regular on the PBS favorite children's show 1, rue Sésame (1969), on which she played herself and she also secured a small role on the NBC soap Another World (1964). After that Olivia branched out into theater appearing on Broadway and national tours, including "Les Miserables" and "A Christmas Carol." As a singer she has lent her vocal talents to several films including Ma meilleure ennemie (1998) and Le témoin du mal (1998). In addition, she has sung on ten albums. Her mother is Karen Oguma, a retired professional ballet dancer who danced with such companies as the Boston Ballet, Joffrey 2nd Company and American Ballet Theater, while her father is one of New York City's top chefs. Her brother Oliver Oguma, is also an actor and singer who has extensive credits in theater, opera, film and television. - IMDb Mini Biography
Best known for
Filmography 8
Influenced
2026 · Woman on Dais
Chrissy Judy
2023 · Kelly
On Tubi TV
ANYA
2019 · Rika Endo
On Plex
Like Father
2018 · Creative Exec #1
On Netflix
This Is Where I Leave You
2014 · Shelby
On Netflix
Qwerty
2011 · Rudy
The Flamingo Rising
2001 · Louise Janine Lee
On Philo
Sesame Street Stays Up Late!
1993 · Young Girl (from New York City)(uncredited)