Alison Oliver

Biography

Alison Oliver is an acclaimed Irish actress known for her nuanced performances and striking on-screen presence. She was born in Cork, Ireland, and grew up with a strong interest in theatre and storytelling. From a young age, she participated in local drama groups and school productions, which nurtured her love for acting.

Alison trained at The Lir Academy, the National Academy of Dramatic Art at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 2020. Her training at this prestigious institution helped shape her craft and prepared her for both stage and screen performances.

Career

Alison Oliver made her screen debut in the BBC/Hulu television adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Conversations with Friends (2022), where she played Frances Flynn, a complex and introspective young woman navigating love and emotional conflict. Her performance was widely praised for its depth, subtlety, and emotional intelligence, marking her as one of the most exciting new talents in Irish and British television.

Following the success of Conversations with Friends, Oliver transitioned into film and theatre, showcasing impressive versatility. She starred in Emerald Fennell’s Saltburn (2023), a darkly comedic psychological drama in which she shared the screen with Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elordi, and Rosamund Pike. Her role in the film further established her as a rising star capable of handling complex and morally layered characters.

In addition to her film work, Alison has also appeared in several stage productions, returning frequently to theatre — her first love — where she continues to demonstrate her strong foundation in classical and contemporary performance.