Biography
Dame Olivia Newton-John AC, DBE (September 26, 1948 – August 8, 2022) was an English-born, Australian-raised singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles (including two platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two platinum and four double platinum) have been certified gold by the RIAA. She has sold an estimated over 100 million albums worldwide.
In 1978, she co-starred with John Travolta in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grease, which became one of the most successful films and movie soundtracks in Hollywood history. It features two major hit duets with co-star John Travolta: "You're the One That I Want"—which is one of the best-selling singles of all time—and "Summer Nights".
She became the second woman (after Linda Ronstadt in 1977) to have two singles – "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "Summer Nights" – in the Billboard top 5 simultaneously. Her performance earned her a People's Choice Award for Favorite Film Actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Musical and performed the Oscar-nominated "Hopelessly Devoted to You" at the 1979 Academy Awards.
In 1980, she starred with Gene Kelly and Michael Beck in the musical fantasy film Xanadu. Although it was a critical failure, its soundtrack was certified double platinum and scored five top 20 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She charted with "Magic", "Suddenly" with Cliff Richard, and the title song "Xanadu" with the Electric Light Orchestra.
"Magic" was Newton-John's biggest pop hit to that point and still ranks as the biggest AC hit of her career. The film has since become a cult classic and the basis for a Broadway show that ran for more than 500 performances beginning in 2007 and was nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Musical.
She helped pioneer the music video industry by recording a video album for Physical, featuring videos of all the album's tracks and three of her older hits. The video album earned her a fourth Grammy and was aired as an ABC prime-time special, Let's Get Physical, becoming a top-10 Nielsen hit.
She teamed up with Travolta again in 1983 for the critically and commercially unsuccessful movie Two of a Kind, redeemed by its platinum soundtrack featuring "Twist of Fate", and a new duet with Travolta, "Take a Chance"Iowa.
In 2002, she was inducted into Australia's ARIA Hall of Fame and, in 2015, she was inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame. In recognition for "her work as an entertainer and philanthropist", she was bestowed Australia's highest honor, the Companion of the Order of Australia, in June 2019.
In 2008, she raised funds to help build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia. She led a three-week, 228 km walk along the Great Wall of China, joined by various celebrities and cancer survivors throughout her trek. The walk symbolised the steps cancer patients must take on their road to recovery.
She was a a long-time activist for environmental and animal rights issues. She battled breast cancer three times and was an advocate for breast cancer research and health awareness. Her business ventures included launching several product lines for Koala Blue and co-owning the Gaia Retreat & Spa in Australia.
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ABBA: Against the OddsFilm · 2024 · as Self (archive footage)
Christmas with Delta in HollywoodFilm · 2024 · as Self (archive footage)
When ABBA Came to BritainFilm · 2024 · as Self (archive footage)
John Farnham: Finding the VoiceFilm · 2023 · as Self (archive footage)
Karen Carpenter: Starving for PerfectionFilm · 2023 · as Self (archive footage)
Olivia Newton-John at the BBCFilm · 2022 · as Self (archive footage)- Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me OverFilm · 2021 · as Self
Drag Race Down UnderTV · 2021 · as Self - Special Guest · 1 episode
Christmas with Delta 2020Film · 2020 · as Self
The A-Z of EurovisionFilm · 2020 · as Self - Contestant (archive footage)
The Very Excellent Mr. DundeeFilm · 2020 · as Olivia
High as MikeFilm · 2019 · as Self
The Tamron Hall ShowTV · 2019 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
And the Winner Isn'tFilm · 2017 · as Self
John Travolta, le miraculé d'HollywoodFilm · 2017 · as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Sharknado 5: Global SwarmingFilm · 2017 · as Orion
Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee GeesFilm · 2017 · as Self
The Fabulous Allan CarrFilm · 2017 · as Self (archive footage)
The Grease StoryFilm · 2017 · as Sandy Olsson
Behind Closed Doors with Natalie MoralesTV · 2015 · as Sandy Olsson (archive footage) · 1 episode
John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John: Two Strong Hearts - Live in ConcertFilm · 2015 · as Self (Vocals)
Country Queens at the BBCFilm · 2014 · as Self (archive footage)- RuPaul Drives...TV · 2013 · as Self - Guest · 2 episodes
A Few Best MenFilm · 2012 · as Barbara Ramme
John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day ConcertFilm · 2011 · as self
1 a MinuteFilm · 2010 · as Self - Actress / Breast Cancer Survivor- Music NuggetsTV · 2010 · as Self · 1 episode
Score: A Hockey MusicalFilm · 2010 · as Hope Gordon
GleeTV · 2009 · as Olivia Newton-John · 2 episodes
RuPaul's Drag RaceTV · 2009 · as Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode
Sound Relief - SCGFilm · 2009 · as Self
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenTV · 2009 · as Self - Guest · 2 episodes
Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera HouseFilm · 2008 · as Self
Sordid Lives: The SeriesTV · 2008 · as Bitsy Mae Harling · 12 episodes- Anne Murray Friends and LegendsFilm · 2007 · as Self
The Graham Norton ShowTV · 2007 · as Self · 1 episode
Animal nocturnoTV · 2006 · as Self · 1 episode
The Seven Spiritual Laws of SuccessFilm · 2006 · as Self
The Time, the Place, the Motion: Remembering GreaseFilm · 2006 · as Self – Sandy Olsson
Dancing with the StarsTV · 2005 · as Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-ListTV · 2005 · as Self · 1 episode
Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 1Film · 2005 · as Herself
Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 2Film · 2005 · as Herself
John Travolta: The Inside StoryFilm · 2004 · as Self
ParkinsonTV · 2004 · as Self - Guest / Performer · 1 episode
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV · 2003 · as Self · 1 episode
American IdolTV · 2002 · as Self - Guest Judge · 1 episode
The Wilde GirlsFilm · 2001 · as Jasmine Wilde
Sordid LivesFilm · 2000 · as Bitsy Mae Harling
Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening CeremonyFilm · 2000 · as Self (Vocals)
Bee Gees One Night Only In AustraliaFilm · 1999 · as Host
Mannheim Steamroller: The Christmas Angel - A Story on IceFilm · 1999 · as Female Storyteller
Mariah Carey: Around the WorldFilm · 1999 · as Self
The Early ShowTV · 1999 · as Self · 1 episode- Where Are They Now?TV · 1999 · as Self · 2 episodes
Bee Gees: One Night OnlyFilm · 1998 · as Self - Audience member
Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des ErfolgsFilm · 1998 · as Self
The Main EventFilm · 1998 · as Self (Vocals)
Snowden on IceFilm · 1997 · as Self - Performer (voice)
The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
It's My PartyFilm · 1996 · as Lina Bingham
TFI FridayTV · 1996 · Acting · 1 episode
Ned & StaceyTV · 1995 · as Olivia Newton-John · 1 episode
A Christmas RomanceFilm · 1994 · as Julia Stonecypher
The Man from Snowy RiverTV · 1994 · as Joanna Walker · 3 episodes
Intimate PortraitTV · 1993 · as Self · 1 episode
Late Show with David LettermanTV · 1993 · as Self · 1 episode
Madonna: Truth or DareFilm · 1991 · as Self
A Mom for ChristmasFilm · 1990 · as Amy Miller- AN EVENING WITH: FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENTFilm · 1990 · as Self
Night of 100 Stars IIIFilm · 1990 · as Self
Timeless Tales from HallmarkTV · 1990 · as Host · 8 episodes
Timeless Tales: RapunzelFilm · 1990 · as Host
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCFilm · 1988 · as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Olivia Down UnderFilm · 1988 · Acting
She's Having a BabyFilm · 1988 · as Olivia Newton-John (uncredited)
Le monde est à vousTV · 1987 · as Self · 1 episode- Sacrée soiréeTV · 1987 · as Self · 1 episode
Olivia Newton-John: Soul KissFilm · 1985 · as Herself
Olivia Newton-John: Twist Of FateFilm · 1984 · Acting- Olympic GalaFilm · 1984 · Acting
Olivia Newton-John: In ConcertFilm · 1983 · as Self
Two of a KindFilm · 1983 · as Debbie
Olivia Newton-John: Let's Get PhysicalFilm · 1982 · as Herself
Jogo da VidaTV · 1981 · as Self · 1 episode
Wetten, dass..?TV · 1981 · as Self · 1 episode- America's Top 10TV · 1980 · as Self · 1 episode
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood NightsFilm · 1980 · as Self
Solid GoldTV · 1980 · as Self · 1 episode
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980Film · 1980 · Acting
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70'sFilm · 1980 · as Self
XanaduFilm · 1980 · as Kira
Ciné regardsTV · 1978 · as Self · 1 episode
GreaseFilm · 1978 · as Sandy
Grease Day USAFilm · 1978 · as Self
OliviaFilm · 1978 · as Self
Neil Diamond : Live At the Greek Theatre 1976Film · 1977 · as Self - Uncredited- Only OliviaFilm · 1977 · as Herself
- Please Turn the PageTV · 1977 · as Self · 1 episode
- The Bob Hope All Star Christmas Comedy SpecialFilm · 1977 · as Princess Hialeah / Musical Guest
A Special: Olivia Newton-JohnFilm · 1976 · Acting- Bob Hope's World of ComedyFilm · 1976 · as (archive footage)
Carpenters Very First Television SpecialFilm · 1976 · as Self (uncredited)
Donny & MarieTV · 1976 · as Self · 1 episode
Les Rendez-vous du dimancheTV · 1975 · as Self · 2 episodes
Numéro unTV · 1975 · as Self · 2 episodes
Rocky Mountain ChristmasFilm · 1975 · as Self
Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Host & Musical Guest · 1 episode
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975Film · 1975 · Acting- Dinah!TV · 1974 · as Self · 1 episode
Sounds Like Les DawsonFilm · 1974 · Acting
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: More 1974Film · 1974 · Acting
Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan SeacrestTV · 1972 · as Self · 1 episode
MusikladenTV · 1972 · as Self · 1 episode
The CaseFilm · 1972 · as Olivia
The Midnight SpecialTV · 1972 · as Self · 1 episode
DiscoTV · 1971 · as Self · 3 episodes
ToomorrowFilm · 1970 · as Olivia
Sez LesTV · 1969 · Acting · 1 episode
Funny Things Happen Down UnderFilm · 1965 · as Livvy
Top of the PopsTV · 1964 · as Self · 2 episodes
Viña del Mar International Song FestivalTV · 1963 · as Self - Musical Guest · 1 episode
The Mike Douglas ShowTV · 1961 · as Self · 1 episode
Eurovision Song ContestTV · 1956 · as Self - Contestant · 1 episode- The OscarsTV · 1953 · as Self · 1 episode
TodayTV · 1952 · as Self · 1 episode- 20th Century Masters: The Best of Olivia Newton-JohnFilm · Acting
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