Olivia Burnette (born March 24, 1977) is an American actress who began her career as a

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at the age of six. She is perhaps best known for her role in the

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sitcom ''

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'' (1991–1993), Homeless Woman in ''

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'' (2008-2014) and

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's daughter in ''

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'' (1987).

Early life

She was born in San Clemente, California, USA. She left her native California to receive a college education. Burnette enrolled in

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. Olivia graduated with a double major in Film and English.

Career

Burnette began her career at age six. Perhaps her most famous role was that of Dorothy Jane Torkelson on the NBC sitcom ''

'', later renamed ''Almost Home''. She also played two roles on the

series ''

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'', making a guest appearance in the episode "Another Mother" before later appearing as Sam's sister Katie in the episode "The Leap Home." She has since appeared on both '' JAG'' and its spin-off, '' NCIS'' (playing different characters). In 1991, Burnette co-starred in the TNT drama ''

Final Verdict ''Final Verdict'' (1991) is a TNT drama film starring Treat Williams, Olivia Burnette and Glenn Ford. It was directed by Jack Fisk. The movie is based on the 1962 biography of the same title by Hearst journalist Adela Rogers St. Johns. The bo ...

''. Burnette also produced the

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, ''Mountain Cry''.

Personal life

Olivia is married to musician Julian Sakata.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Burnette, Olivia 1977 births Living people 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses Actresses from California American child actresses American film actresses American television actresses