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Olivia Maxwell

Acting
Updated: Apr 12, 2026
7Total Films
6.9 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 6, 1971
Birth Place: London

About Olivia Maxwell

Olivia Anne Maxwell is the daughter of a talented painter Lydia from Slovakia. Ron Maxwell her father directed " Gettysburg " and the cult hit film " Little Darlings ." Olivia grew up in New York City attending The Hewitt School after her parents custody battle and long enduring divorce. Her brother is successful chess player Jonathan Maxwell of " Blitz Theory." Jonathan is the youngest player to ever write the most advanced book on chess blitz . Olivia graduated Berkshire School in 1990 as a four year student excelling in X- country running , skiing and track and field . Olivia was a trifecta and won the MVP award in all three sports in each consecutive year. Olivia went on to Bennington College and Marymount Manhattan University. She lost interest in school and was a set production assistant on fathers film " Gettysburg." She was cast as Taneytown girl and is famous for having the only female line in the film . Olivia lived in LA as an actress but was disenchanted with the " scene ." She moved to Shepherdstown , WVA in 1998 and learned to play the guitar and write songs. In 2002 Frank Murray heard a demo she recorded with Terry Tucker in Shepherdstown and signed her. Frank Murray was famous as the manager for discovering " The Pogues." Olivia Maxwell and Frank Murray had a Romantic relationship which ensued after their day in Woodstock NY in the recording studio with Levon Helm whom played on " Sara James," a song Olivia wrote about a ghost she felt during her time on the battlefields she would visit as a child with her father and brother trekking through civil war battlefields. She would release her E.P. " Paso Robles " in 2013 produced by Eric Ambel and Frank Murray her manager at that time.

Olivia Maxwell Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Olivia Maxwell reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Olivia Maxwell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Olivia Maxwell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Gettysburg, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Olivia Maxwell Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Olivia Maxwell's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Olivia Maxwell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Curse of the Macbeths Witch Flop Similar →
2016 Macbeth Unhinged Witch 1 Flop Similar →
1997 Laws of Deception Tammi Flop Similar →
1997 Irish Whiskey - Flop Similar →
1993 Gettysburg Taneytown Girl Hit Similar →
1984 Kidco Autograph Seeker Average Similar →
1980 Little Darlings Little Camper Hit Similar →

Olivia Maxwell - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Olivia Maxwell?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Olivia Maxwell is "Gettysburg" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Olivia Maxwell acted in?

Olivia Maxwell has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Olivia Maxwell?

Other notable films include "Little Darlings", "Kidco", and "Laws of Deception".

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