Elizabeth Olsen (American Actress) Biography

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Early Life	Born in Sherman Oaks, California. Started acting at age four. Attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Also studied at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia and the Atlantic Theater Company in New York.
Professional Career	Debuted in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (2011). Rose to fame portraying Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Starred in 'Godzilla' (2014), 'Wind River' (2017), and 'Ingrid Goes West' (2017). Executive produced and starred in 'Sorry for Your Loss' (2018–2019). Played Candy Montgomery in 'Love & Death' (2023). Starred in 'His Three Daughters' (2023) and 'The Assessment' (2024). Starred in the miniseries 'WandaVision' (2021), earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Early Life

Born in Sherman Oaks, California.
Started acting at age four.
Attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
Also studied at the Moscow Art Theater in Russia and the Atlantic Theater Company in New York.

Professional Career

Debuted in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' (2011).
Rose to fame portraying Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Starred in 'Godzilla' (2014), 'Wind River' (2017), and 'Ingrid Goes West' (2017).
Executive produced and starred in 'Sorry for Your Loss' (2018–2019).
Played Candy Montgomery in 'Love & Death' (2023).
Starred in 'His Three Daughters' (2023) and 'The Assessment' (2024).
Starred in the miniseries 'WandaVision' (2021), earning nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.

School	Campbell Hall School, Studio City, California
College/University	New York University
Degree	Graduated

Religion	Atheist
Spouse	Robbie Arnett

Boyfriend	Boyd Holbrook (2011-2014)
Spouse	Robbie Arnett

Father	Dave Olsen
Mother	Jarnie Olsen
Siblings	Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen (sisters, fashion designers and former actresses), older brother, younger half-brother, and younger half-sister

Notable Works	Marvel Cinematic Universe films (2015–present) Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011) Godzilla (2014) Wind River (2017) Ingrid Goes West (2017) Sorry for Your Loss (2018–2019) WandaVision (2021) Love & Death (2023) His Three Daughters (2023) Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Captain America: Civil War (2016) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Avengers: Endgame (2019) Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) The Assessment (2024)
Awards & Nominations	Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (2021) Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (2022) Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for 'Love & Death' (2023) BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination (2013) New Generation Award winner, Los Angeles Film Critics Association (2011) MTV Movie & TV Awards for her work on WandaVision

Notable Works

Awards & Nominations

Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (2021)
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television (2022)
Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film for 'Love & Death' (2023)
BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination (2013)
New Generation Award winner, Los Angeles Film Critics Association (2011)
MTV Movie & TV Awards for her work on WandaVision

1. Nearly quit acting in 2004 due to media attention on Mary-Kate's eating disorder.
2. Holds a real estate license in New York.
3. Co-wrote children's books inspired by her experiences with anxiety.
4. Had a gap of over 15 years between her last credited on-screen performance as a child and her breakout role in 'Martha Marcy May Marlene' in 2011.