Dawn Olivieri
Biography
Dawn Olivieri, born on February 8, 1981, is a talented American actress celebrated for her memorable roles in television series. She gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Lydia in the acclaimed NBC show Heroes and Monica Talbot in Showtime's House of Lies.
From 2012, she featured prominently in House of Lies over 41 episodes, embodying the fierce management consultant and ex-wife of Marty Kaan, as well as the mother to their son, Roscoe. Olivieri also made her mark on HBO's True Blood as Janice Herveaux during its third season and was seen as Andie Star, a reporter and love interest of Damon Salvatore, in the popular CW series The Vampire Diaries.
Her diverse career includes guest appearances on various notable shows such as TBS's My Boys, NBC's Knight Rider, TNT's Trust Me, and SyFy's Stargate: Atlantis, along with a recurring role on CBS's How I Met Your Mother. She featured in the SyFy film Hydra and lent her voice to Pepper Potts in the Avengers animated series on Disney XD. Additionally, her work in the gaming industry includes voicing Lucy Kuo in the PlayStation 3 title inFamous 2, released in June 2011.
As of March 2018, Olivieri has been captivating audiences with her recurring role as Amy Nelson on SEAL Team.
Filmography
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Supremacy
2014 • Doreen
The Secret of Karma
2020 • Adrian / Nicole
Double Threat
2023 • Ask
The Last Witch Hunter
2015
Hostile Takeover
2025 • Angel
Bright
2017 • Sherri Ward
Homestead (2024)
2024 • Jenna Ross
Darc
2018 • Ivy
Devil's Den
2006 • Jezebel
Plush
2013 • Annie
Missionary
2013 • Katherine Kingsman
Traffik
2018 • Cara
Hydra
2009 • Gwen Russell
Xtra Credit
2009 • Lexy
To Whom It May Concern
2015 • Anna
Homestead: The Series
2024 • Jenna Ross