Ready Player One
2018
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Olivia Kate Cooke (born 27 December 1993) is an English actress. In television, she has starred as Emma Decody in the thriller Bates Motel (2013–2017), Becky Sharp in the period drama Vanity Fair (2018), Alicent Hightower in the fantasy drama House of the Dragon (2022–present), and a spy in the thriller Slow Horses (2022–present).
Olivia Cooke is an English actress, producer and soundtrack performer, best known for her roles in Ready Player One, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and House of the Dragon. IMDb provides her personal details, trivia, photos, videos, credits and more.
- January 1, 1
- 1.66 m
- Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, UK
Olivia Cooke. Actress: Ready Player One. Olivia Cooke was born and raised in Oldham, a former textile manufacturing town in Greater Manchester, North West England. She comes from a family of non-actors; her father, John, is a retired police officer, and her mother is a sales representative.
- December 27, 1993
- Ben Gibbons
- Bates Motel (2013 - 2017) Emma Decoda. Cooke's best performance has to come in one of her earliest projects. Emma Decoda is an ill young woman with lasting health conditions, but despite the physical weaknesses of her body, she stands out as the strongest character on the show.
- House Of The Dragon (2022 - Present) Queen Alicent Hightower. The spin-off to the immensely popular Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, explores the power struggles within the House of Targaryen.
- Sound Of Metal (2019) Lou. Cooke appears opposite the leading man, Riz Ahmed in this heartfelt and emotional film about love and hearing loss. Cooke plays Lou, the girlfriend and lead singer to Ahmed's Ruben Stone.
- Little Fish (2020) Emma. In a world plagued by a memory-consuming virus, Cooke plays a concerned wife, whose husband is slowly losing his memories to the virus.
Sep 25, 2022 · The British actress takes over the role of Alicent Hightower in the Game of Thrones prequel. Here's everything you need to know about Olivia Cooke.
- Senior News Editor
- 2 min
The British actor talks about her roles in the Oscar-nominated film and the Game of Thrones prequel, her love of indie projects and her Mancunian roots. She also reveals her singing and screaming secrets, and her views on celebrity status.
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Dec 27, 1993 · Olivia Kate Cooke (born December 27, 1993) is an English actress. In television, she has starred as Emma Decody in the thriller Bates Motel (2013–2017), Becky Sharp in the period drama Vanity Fair (2018), and Alicent Hightower in the fantasy drama House of the Dragon (2022–present).
