Olivia Cooke: 13 facts about House of the Dragon's Alicent actress

1. Who is Olivia Cooke? Get to know the Alicent Hightower actress here

Olivia Cooke is fast gaining a whole legion of new fans thanks to her role as Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, but it’s not the first role the actor has been in. Find out everything you need to know about Olivia here; from her age and height to her previous roles. [Alamy]

2. How old is Olivia Cooke?

Olivia Cooke is 28 years old. She was born in 1993 and her birthday is December 27th. If you’re into zodiac signs, that makes her a Capricorn. [Alamy]

3. How tall is Olivia Cooke?

Olivia Cooke is reportedly 5ft 5 inches tall. On the metric system, her height is 1.65 metres. [Alamy]

4. Where is Olivia Cooke from?

Olivia is originally from Oldham in Greater Manchester. Olivia attended school in Oldham, and performed in several productions in her hometown before leaving to appear in the BBC series Blackout. [Alamy]

5. Olivia Cooke plays Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon

Olivia Cooke plays the adult version of Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon, taking over from Emily Carey who portrayed the character for the first 5 episodes of season 1. Alicent is the former best friend of Rhaenyra Targaryen, daughter of Otto Hightower and the Queen, wife of Viserys Targaryen. [HBO via Alamy]

6. What TV shows has Olivia Cooke been in?

Olivia has had an extensive career in film and TV prior to appearing in House of the Dragon. She starred as Emma Decody in Bates Motel between 2013-2017, appearing in 44 episodes in total. Olivia also played Becky Sharp in period drama series Vanity Fair, and most recently appeared in Apple TV's Slow Horses (pictured).[Apple TV via Alamy]

7. Who did Olivia Cooke play in Bates Motel?

Olivia Cooke had a leading role in horror series, playing Emma Decody, who develops feelings for the main character Norman Bates (played by Freddie Highmore). Olivia appeared in the series for its entire run between 2013 and 2017, racking up appearances in 44 of the show’s 50 episodes. [A&E via Alamy]

8. What movies has Olivia Cooke been in?

In terms of films, you might have also spotted Olivia in horror film Ouija, the comedy-drama film Me and Earl and the Dying Girl or the sci-fi film Ready Player One. Olivia also appeared in Sound of Metal with Riz Ahmed. [Alamy]

9. Who plays Artemis in Ready Player One?

Olivia had a starring role in the Steven Spielberg-directed 2018 film Ready Player One, where she played the role of Samantha and her avatar alter ego Art3mis. Speaking about turning up to set on the first day, she previously told USA Today: "That was a panic attack. My first day and first scene. Me, Mark Rylance and Steven Spielberg. I was dying inside." [Alamy]

10. Did Olivia Cooke really shave her head?

Olivia Cooke played the role of Rachel in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, an awkward teenager suffering from leukaemia. For the role, she appeared on-screen with a shaved head, something she chose to do voluntarily to make the part more authentic, rather than wearing a wig. "It was never said, like, you have to shave your head," she told MTV news, adding that "bald caps look awful." [Frazer Harrison/Getty Images]

11. Is Olivia Cooke on Instagram?

Yes! You can follow Olivia Cooke on Instagram @livkatecooke. On her profile, you’ll find loads of photos from Olivia’s day-to-day life, as well as snaps with her and her co–stars. [Alamy]

12. Who is Olivia Cooke dating?

It’s not known if Olivia Cooke is currently dating anyone. She was previously in a relationship with actor Christopher Abbott, who she met while they were both starring in the film Katie Says Goodbye in 2016. [Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co]

13. What is Olivia Cooke’s net worth?

We can’t be sure exactly how much Olivia has earned from her various acting projects, but Celebrity Net Worth estimates she’s worth around $2million (or £1.7million). Thanks to her role on House of the Dragon, Olivia’s pay-per-episode will no doubt rise as the seasons go on. [Alamy]