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Elizabeth Olsen
Actress · Producer
Known for
Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress born in Sherman Oaks, California, admired for blending blockbuster fame with indie credibility. She drew strong early acclaim in the psychological drama Martha Marcy May Marlene before reaching global audiences as Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her layered performance in the series WandaVision earned wide praise and an Emmy nomination, and she has shown her range in films like Wind River. Known for her emotional intelligence and quiet intensity, she has become one of her generation's most respected actresses.
Elizabeth Olsen
Actress · Producer
Sherman Oaks, California, USA
Feb 16, 1989
Age37years
Movies26
Series8
Known for
Elizabeth Olsen is an American actress born in Sherman Oaks, California, admired for blending blockbuster fame with indie credibility. She drew strong early acclaim in the psychological drama Martha Marcy May Marlene before reaching global audiences as Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her layered performance in the series WandaVision earned wide praise and an Emmy nomination, and she has shown her range in films like Wind River. Known for her emotional intelligence and quiet intensity, she has become one of her generation's most respected actresses.
Movies
Plays Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Avengers: Endgame
2019
Plays Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Plays Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Avengers: Age of Ultron
2015
Plays Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
2022
Plays Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
Captain America: Civil War
2016
Plays Elle Brody
Godzilla
2014
Plays Jane Banner
Wind River
2017
Producer
Plays Joan
Eternity
2025
Plays Marie Sebastian
Oldboy
2013
Plays Sally Owen
Red Lights
2012
Plays Mia
The Assessment
2025
Producer
Plays Christina
His Three Daughters
2024
Plays Thérèse Raquin
In Secret
2014
Plays Martha
Martha Marcy May Marlene
2011
Plays Edie Parker
Kill Your Darlings
2013
Plays Zooey Kern
Kodachrome
2017
Plays Taylor Sloane
Ingrid Goes West
2017
Plays Zibby
Liberal Arts
2012
Plays Audrey Mae Williams
I Saw the Light
2016
Plays Gerry
Very Good Girls
2013
Plays Sarah
Silent House
2011
Plays Girl in Car
How the West Was Fun
1994
Plays Zoe Hudson
Peace, Love & Misunderstanding
2011
Plays Lizzie Olsen
The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Case of the Mystery Cruise
1995
Plays Elizabeth Olsen
The Adventures of Mary-Kate & Ashley: The Case of Thorn Mansion
1994
TV Shows
Plays Elza Lindberg
Uppsala Doctor's
2009
Producer
Plays Leigh
Sorry for Your Loss
2018
Plays Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
WandaVision
2021
Plays Candy Montgomery
Love & Death
2023
Plays Wanda Maximoff / The Red Queen (voice)
Marvel Zombies
2025
Plays Wanda-Merlin (voice)
What If...?
2021
Plays Stirrup
HarmonQuest
2016
Plays Girl with Flowers
Full House
1987
Latest Trailers
Watch Trailer
Eternity
Full Filmography 34
Marvel Zombies
Wanda Maximoff / The Red Queen (voice) · 4 episodes
2025
Eternity
Joan
2025
The Assessment
Mia
2025
His Three Daughters
Christina
2024
WandaVision
Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch · 9 episodes
2021–2023
Love & Death
Candy Montgomery · 7 episodes
2023
What If...?
Wanda-Merlin (voice) · 2 episodes
2023
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch
2022
Avengers: Endgame
Wanda Maximoff / Scarlet Witch
2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Elizabeth Olsen and where are they from?
Elizabeth Olsen is 37 years old, born on February 16, 1989 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Elizabeth Olsen?
Elizabeth Olsen is best known for roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Age of Ultron.
How many movies has Elizabeth Olsen been in?
Over a 33-year career (since 1993), Elizabeth Olsen has appeared in 26 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Elizabeth Olsen's first movie?
The career of Elizabeth Olsen began with Our First Video (1993).
What is Elizabeth Olsen's most recent movie or series?
Elizabeth Olsen's most recent release is Eternity, which premiered on November 10, 2025.
What TV shows has Elizabeth Olsen appeared in?
On television, Elizabeth Olsen has appeared in WandaVision, What If...?, Full House, Saturday Night Live.
Does Elizabeth Olsen have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Elizabeth Olsen's upcoming work includes: Panic Carefully (2027).
Elizabeth Olsen
1989-02-16 · Sherman Oaks, California, USA
Elizabeth Chase Olsen (born February 16, 1989) is an American actress. She gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of Wanda Maximoff / The Scarlet Witch in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2014, with her performance in the miniseries WandaVision (2021) earning her nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Critics’ Choice Television Award.
Born in Sherman Oaks, California, Olsen began acting at age four alongside her sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. She had her debut film role in the thriller Martha Marcy May Marlene in 2011, for which she received praise. Olsen received a BAFTA Rising Star Award nomination and graduated from New York University two years later.
Outside of her work with Marvel, Olsen starred in the monster film Godzilla (2014), the mystery film Wind River (2017), the dramas Ingrid Goes West (2017) and His Three Daughters (2024), the science fiction thriller The Assessment (2025), and the romantic comedy Eternity (2025). She also starred as a widow in the drama series Sorry for Your Loss (2018–2019) and as Candy Montgomery in the miniseries Love & Death (2023), the latter earning her another Golden Globe Award nomination.