Olivia Hussey
Olivia Hussey is an Argentine-British actress best known for her role as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (1968).
Movie Actress
April 17, 1951
Aries
73
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Olivia Hussey, an Argentine-British actress, is renowned for her memorable performance as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli’s 1968 film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. She started her acting journey in theater before transitioning to movies, with notable appearances in Black Christmas, Psycho IV: The Beginning, Tortilla Heaven (2007), and Every Breath You Take (2021). Additionally, Hussey has earned acclaim for her roles in television films such as Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Jesus of Nazareth, the latter of which earned her an Emmy Award. Remarkably, she rose to fame at just 15 years old with her portrayal of Juliet.