Olivia Barash

Olivia Barash began her work in the entertainment industry at the age of five. During her early years of acting, singing and dancing in classic musicals on stage in New York, Olivia starred as "Baby June" in Gypsy with Angela Lansbury. She was the first child actor to win the acclaimed New York Critics Circle Award. Moving to Hollywood to expand her acting experience, Olivia's career took on a new turn in television and feature films. One of her most memorable roles, the controversial character "Sylvia" in Little House On The Prairie, propelled her to receive consideration for an Emmy nomination. That led to the female lead role of "Leila" in the cult film classic, Repo Man. Olivia was then written into the hit T.V. series: Fame. Evolving as an indie film actor, she worked with a range of Hollywood greats including Robert Downey, Jr. and Johnny Depp. In between acting gigs, Depp hired Olivia as the in house promoter of his nightclub, The Viper Room. Crossing over as a songwriter/singer, she signed with Warner Chappell Music, placing her original songs in motion pictures such as Oliver Stone's, The Doors. Now bringing together her diverse experience, she began developing scripts and raising finance for indie films. Barash brought forward her own production company with record producer, Dave Jerden. Original Pixel Cowboys launched Olivia's animated/live action series starring dogs, BarkvilleTV. Jukin Media brought Olivia on board to direct and write content for The Pet Collective and Jukin's first branded content campaign for Mattel. Barash continues to create new content and is getting back in front of the camera. See less