Biography

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

- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous

Olivia Barash was just five years old when her professional career began in NYC, landing her first of 60 national commercials.Piano classes at Carnegie Hall to Phil Black's Dance Studio, Olivia was destined for success with the other Broadway Babies surrounding her. She took the stage next to Angela Lansbury, who played her Mama Rose in Gypsy and tap danced with Ann Miller in a Cole Porter musical. Los Angeles was the next stop... Barash appeared in TV's most beloved shows of the era.... from Charlie's Angels to Soap onto her controversial, ground-breaking role of Sylvia in Little House On The Prairie. The Television Academy considered Barash for an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Sylvia. Olivia was written into the final season of the iconic TV series, Fame. On a break, Barash was residing in London when she got a call from Alex Cox asking if she'd return to the states to play Leila, the female lead in the cult classic, Repo Man. She would then play opposite Robert Downey, Jr. in Tuff Turf. Next onto Patty Hearst - directed by Paul Schrader. Barash crossed over into the music industry, recording her original songs for films, such as, Oliver Stone's The Doors and Wes Craven's Night Vision. She was then signed to Warner Chappell Music. Later Olivia began a Producing/Directing career making music videos, pilots and onto her documentary that covers the heyday of The Viper Room, which is now shooting, again. A couple cameo roles last year ... What's in store for Olivia this year?

- IMDb mini biography by: Anonymous