Olivia Swann
Olivia Swann | |
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| Born | Olivia Charlotte Swann 19 September 1992 Lewisham, London, England |
| Alma mater | East 15 Acting School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Olivia Charlotte Swann (born 19 September 1992) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Astra Logue in the CW science fiction series DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2018–2022)[1] and as Michelle Mackey in the Paramount+ series NCIS: Sydney (2024–).[2]
Early life
Olivia was born in Lewisham, South London and grew up in Birmingham. She described herself as a "painfully shy child who kept to herself." She began taking acting classes at age 12 and then studied at the East 15 Acting School.[3]
Career
Swann's television career began with an appearance in the BBC One medical soap opera Doctors in 2018, in which she played Karinna Hailes.[4] She gained wider recognition when she joined the cast of DC's Legends of Tomorrow on the CW in 2019 as a guest star in season four. She was promoted to a series regular in season five.[5][6][7][8]
In 2023, Swann starred in the film River Wild alongside Leighton Meester and Adam Brody. She played the role of Karissa in the film, a thriller about a whitewater rafting trip gone wrong.[9]
Also in 2023, Swann originated the role of NCIS special agent Michelle Mackey in the Paramount+ series NCIS: Sydney, a spin-off of the long-running series NCIS, and the fifth installment in the NCIS franchise.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Together, Alone | May | Short Film |
| 2023 | River Wild | Karissa |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2022 | DC's Legends of Tomorrow | Astra Logue | Recurring role (season 4); Main role (seasons 5-7); 33 episodes |
| 2018 | Doctors | Karinna Hailes | Episode: "Scar Tissue"[4] |
| 2023–present | NCIS: Sydney | Michelle Mackey | Main role |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dracula | Mina Murray | Eduard Lewis | UK Tour |
| TBA | Three Sisters | Masha | Philip Weaver | East 15 |
| TBA | The House of Spass (Brecht) | Cabaret Dancer / Ensemble | Philip Weaver | East 15 |
| TBA | Hamlet | Gertrude | Jeremy Mortimer | East 15 |
| TBA | The Long Weekend | Wynn | Philip Weaver | East 15 / Tristan Bates Theatre |
References
- ^ Gelman, Vlada (7 August 2020). "Legends of Tomorrow: Olivia Swann Will Be Back as Series Regular in Season 6". TVLine. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Knox, David (13 June 2023). "Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance lead NCIS: Sydney cast". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Courtney (9 November 2023). "Olivia Swann Fell In Love With Oporto In Sydney". InStyle Australia. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ a b "BBC One - Doctors, Series 19, Scar Tissue". BBC. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "DC's Legends of Tomorrow ups Astra actress to series regular for season 5". Yahoo Entertainment. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ Burlingame, Ross (11 February 2020). "Legends of Tomorrow: Olivia Swann Knows Who She Wants Astra to Torture in Hell". Comic Book. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ Damore, Meagan (20 May 2020). "Legends of Tomorrow: Swann Promises You'll See a Different Side of Astra". CBR. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ Salih, Swara (3 June 2021). "NOC Interview: Olivia Swann of 'DC's Legends of Tomorrow'". The Nerds of Color. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Adam Brody and Leighton Meester Reimagine a Classic in the River Wild Trailer". Movieweb. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ "NCIS to film Sydney spin-off for Paramount+ and Network 10 for 2023 release date". ABC News. 16 February 2022. Archived from the original on 16 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
External links
- Olivia Swann at IMDb