Olivia Holt — Biography
Olivia Holt, an American actress and singer, first gained recognition for her roles in popular Disney productions. She captivated audiences as Kim in the Disney XD series Kickin' It, as the spirited Skylar Lewis in the Disney Channel Original Movie Girl vs. Monster, and as Lindy Watson in the Disney Channel Original Series I Didn't Do It. Her musical journey began with the release of her debut EP, Olivia, on July 15, 2016, through Hollywood Records.
Holt's acting career started with local stage performances before she ventured into television commercials at the age of ten, endorsing brands like Hasbro and Mattel. Her natural talent for gymnastics led to her casting as Kim in the martial arts comedy Kickin' It, where she was a main character for the first three seasons and made guest appearances in the fourth. She then took on the lead role of Skylar Lewis in Girl vs. Monster, a film about a teenager discovering her family's legacy as monster hunters. Following her departure from Kickin' It, Holt starred in I Didn't Do It, a comedy series about a group of friends, portraying Lindy Watson, a socially awkward yet athletic character. The show concluded after two seasons.
In 2017, Holt was cast as Tandy Bowen, also known as Dagger, in the Freeform and Marvel Comics series Cloak & Dagger, which aired for two seasons. She later reprised her role as Dagger in the animated series Spider-Man and a crossover episode of Runaways. Currently, Holt plays Kate Wallis in the psychological thriller Cruel Summer, a series set between 1993 and 1995.
Holt's filmography includes supporting roles in the drama Same Kind of Different as Me, the indie comedy Class Rank, and the romantic comedy Status Update. She also lent her voice to animated characters in Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast and Gnome Alone, and played supporting roles in films like The Standoff, Trouble, and Totally Killer.
On stage, Holt portrayed Aurora in Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight at Pasadena Playhouse and later took on the iconic role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.
Musically, Holt contributed three songs to the soundtrack of Girl vs. Monster and won a Radio Disney Music Award for her song "Had Me @ Hello." She also recorded a cover of "Winter Wonderland" and her song "Carry On" served as the theme for the Disneynature film Bears. After signing with Hollywood Records in 2014, she released her debut single "Phoenix" in 2016, followed by her EP Olivia. She embarked on her first headlining tour, the Rise of a Phoenix Tour, in 2016. Her single "Generous" topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and she has since released collaborations with artists like Martin Jensen and Nicky Romero,
Holt's acting career started with local stage performances before she ventured into television commercials at the age of ten, endorsing brands like Hasbro and Mattel. Her natural talent for gymnastics led to her casting as Kim in the martial arts comedy Kickin' It, where she was a main character for the first three seasons and made guest appearances in the fourth. She then took on the lead role of Skylar Lewis in Girl vs. Monster, a film about a teenager discovering her family's legacy as monster hunters. Following her departure from Kickin' It, Holt starred in I Didn't Do It, a comedy series about a group of friends, portraying Lindy Watson, a socially awkward yet athletic character. The show concluded after two seasons.
In 2017, Holt was cast as Tandy Bowen, also known as Dagger, in the Freeform and Marvel Comics series Cloak & Dagger, which aired for two seasons. She later reprised her role as Dagger in the animated series Spider-Man and a crossover episode of Runaways. Currently, Holt plays Kate Wallis in the psychological thriller Cruel Summer, a series set between 1993 and 1995.
Holt's filmography includes supporting roles in the drama Same Kind of Different as Me, the indie comedy Class Rank, and the romantic comedy Status Update. She also lent her voice to animated characters in Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast and Gnome Alone, and played supporting roles in films like The Standoff, Trouble, and Totally Killer.
On stage, Holt portrayed Aurora in Sleeping Beauty and Her Winter Knight at Pasadena Playhouse and later took on the iconic role of Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway.
Musically, Holt contributed three songs to the soundtrack of Girl vs. Monster and won a Radio Disney Music Award for her song "Had Me @ Hello." She also recorded a cover of "Winter Wonderland" and her song "Carry On" served as the theme for the Disneynature film Bears. After signing with Hollywood Records in 2014, she released her debut single "Phoenix" in 2016, followed by her EP Olivia. She embarked on her first headlining tour, the Rise of a Phoenix Tour, in 2016. Her single "Generous" topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, and she has since released collaborations with artists like Martin Jensen and Nicky Romero,
