Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde (left) with Mischa Barton on Fox's The O.C.

Olivia Wilde (born Olivia Jane Cockburn on March 10, 1984) is an American actress who starred on the short lived U.S. television show Skin.

Wilde was born in New York City, New York and has appeared in such films as The Girl Next Door and Alpha Dog. Olivia is the daughter of journalist Andrew Cockburn and the granddaughter of writer Claud Cockburn. She attended Phillips Academy as well as the Gaiety School of Acting in Ireland. Wilde is married to Tao Ruspoli, an Italian American documentary filmmaker, photographer and flamenco guitar player.

She is also well known for her recurring appearances on The O.C. as Alex Kelly.

Olivia was also heavily considered to play Vesper Lynd in the 21st Bond film Casino Royale. Eva Green eventually won the role.

Filmography

Year	Title	Role
2006	Punk'd	Herself
2006	Turistas	Bea
2006	Running with Scissors	Nikki
2006	Alpha Dog	Angela Holden
2006	Bickford Shmeckler's Cool Ideas	Sarah Witt
2005	Conversations with Other Women	Bridesmaid
2004-2005	The O.C.	Alex Kelly
2004	The Girl Next Door	Kellie
2003	Skin	Jewel Goldman