You know you’ve made it in Canada when you’ve been spoofed by The Royal Canadian Air Farce.
NICOLE OLIVER had that distinct pleasure following the airing, over two consecutive Christmas seasons, of Cantel Amigo’s sentimental commercial.
That ad marked the beginning of a string of jobs in Toronto, most notably, for four seasons, she played the role of DETECTIVE KELLY BLAKE in Warner Brothers popular action series – KUNG FU: THE LEGEND CONTINUES.
Of working with NICOLE, Executive Producer Michael Sloan remarked….She shows intensity and depth combined with a sense of fun, something I’ve come across rarely.
This versatile and dynamic actress has been able to work both “sides” of her native Canada, with much success and recognition.
After answering a call to “Go West” in late 1996, NICOLE quickly racked up an impress number of guest starring and recurring roles in Vancouver, and on subsequent return visits to Toronto.
Her credits include THE OUTER LIMITS (Showtime/Atlantis), THE SENTINEL (UPN), MILLENNIUM (FOX), TWO (CANNELL), STARGATE SG-1 (Showtime), PSI FACTOR (Atlantis), DEAD MAN’S GUN (Showtime), FX: THE SERIES (Fireworks), FIRST WAVE (Vidatron) and Alliance’s new sci-fi series WELCOME TO PARADOX.
The role NICOLE OLIVER plays in PARADOX, CAPTAIN PANGBORN was originally scripted for a man but the producers and the director were so impressed withNICOLEthat they re-wrote the role specifically for her.
Currently the voice for Oldsmobile INTRIGUE and SALON SELECTIVES NICOLE OLIVER is also in demand in the competitive voice-over market.
This voice specialist has lent her distinctive tones to such products as CREST, LEVER 2000, AMERICAN EXPRESS, PEARS and CLARITIN to name but a few.
NICOLE has worked extensively in animation and can be heard as the voice of KEY the lead character in the popular anime KEY THE METAL IDOL and as MARTA KLUG and DR. ANAIS GAIA in MGM’s new cartoon series ROBOCOP.
THE FALLING, written and directed by Raul Sanchez Inglis marks NICOLE OLIVER’S first lead role in a feature film.
From vixen to to victim, from conquest to conqueror, the role of KARIS gives OLIVER an incredible opportunity to strut her acting chops.
Born in Ottawa, NICOLE OLIVER graduated from York University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Honours and honed her skills at the prestigious British American Drama Academy.
Her dream team of instructors included Jeremy Irons, Alan Rickman, Dame Peggy Ashcroft and Ian Holm.
