Nicole Lyn Oliver (born February 22, 1970) is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her roles as Princess Celestia and Cheerilee in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic[1] and Zoe Trent in Littlest Pet Shop.

Nicole Oliver
Oliver at Animate Miami in 2013
Born
Nicole Lyn Oliver

(1970-02-22) February 22, 1970 (age 54)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Alma materYork University
Royal Roads University
OccupationActress
Years active1979–present
Known forPrincess Celestia and Cheerilee in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic
Zoe Trent in Littlest Pet Shop
SpouseChris Ainscough
Children2
Websitewww.nicoleoliver.com Edit this at Wikidata

Biography

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Oliver was born in Ottawa, Ontario.[2] She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from York University, a Master of Arts in Communication from Royal Roads University, and additional training by Jeremy Irons from the British American Drama Academy.[citation needed][3]

A prominent member of the Union of BC Performers, Oliver served on its executive board (2002–2005), chaired several committees, and continues to be part of the negotiation team during collective bargaining. In 2017, she was nominated for the Best Voice Award by UBCP ACTRA.

Oliver is married to film composer Chris Ainscough. They live in Vancouver with their two sons.[4] She has stated on her Twitter account that she has battled depression.[5]

Filmography

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Documentary

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Live-action roles

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Live-action dubs

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Animation roles

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Video games

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Voice director

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Notes

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  1. ^ Name confirmed on the box of her doll form in the 2008 World Familez collection.

References

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  1. ^ "Nicole Oliver plays the role of Princess Celestia in the My Little Pony Movie out October 6th, 2017". WireNervice Canada. September 26, 2017.
  2. ^ "Nicole Oliver". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "Bio". Nicole Oliver.com. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "Nicole Oliver".
  5. ^ Oliver, Nicole [@mouthnoize] (May 21, 2018). "I also suffer from depression. Talk about it. Talk with others. Know it will not limit, define or ultimately suppress you. The journey through our truth is tough, but the outcome is so worth it. #talk #youarenotalone 💖 Xxoo https://t.co/H9qJFig9dp" (Tweet). Retrieved July 12, 2021 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ General, Capper (March 10, 2014). "A Brony Tale - A documentary about bronies through Ashleigh Ball's eyes - Q&A with Brent Hodge". Horse News. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved April 23, 2014.
  7. ^ a b "Nicole Oliver (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Littlest Pet Shop (November 20, 2014). Meet the Cast of Littlest Pet Shop TV Show - Behind the Scenes of LPS. YouTube. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  9. ^ "Voice Of She-Hulk - Hulk | Behind The Voice Actors". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved September 30, 2017. Check marks indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)
  10. ^ Sheehy, Conor [@Riot_fizzNchips] (May 7, 2021). "@aatroxesq @Spideraxe30 That'll be Nicole Oliver in LoR! I 99% sure it's the same VA in League, but don't quote me" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved July 12, 2021 – via Twitter.
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