Olivia Scott Welch, often credited as Olivia Welch, is an American actress and model born on February 11, 1998, in Hurst, Texas, a small suburb between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Raised in a family passionate about cinema, Welch developed an early love for acting, which she pursued with determination from a young age.
At 11, she began taking acting classes, and by high school, she was traveling between Texas and Los Angeles to audition for roles.
After graduating, she settled in California to focus on her professional career, quickly establishing herself as a versatile talent in both film and television.
Siblings
Olivia has one younger sister, Elizabeth Welch.
Growing up together in Hurst, Texas, the sisters shared a close bond, often playing together during their childhood.
While Olivia pursued a career in acting, Elizabeth has maintained a more private life, with limited public information available about her personal or professional endeavors.
Career
Welch’s acting career began in 2015 with a role as Sunny in the film The Dunes Club, marking her debut in the entertainment industry.
That same year, she appeared in the Marvel series Agent Carter as Teen Agnes Cully, showcasing her ability to take on diverse characters early on.
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Her television work continued with appearances in Modern Family (2015–2016) as Olive and Unbelievable (2019) as Amelia, earning her recognition for her nuanced performances.
Welch’s breakthrough came in 2021 with dual leading roles in major projects.
She portrayed Heather Nill in Amazon Prime’s Panic, a crime-adventure series based on Lauren Oliver’s novel, where her performance balanced reluctance and desperation, captivating audiences.
Simultaneously, she starred as Samantha “Sam” Fraser in Netflix’s Fear Street trilogy (Part One: 1994, Part Two: 1978, and Part Three: 1666), navigating complex characters across different eras and cementing her status as a horror genre standout.
Her role in Fear Street was particularly notable for its challenging timeline, with Welch playing multiple characters, including Hannah Miller in Part Three: 1666.
Beyond horror, she showcased her range in the indie film Shithouse (2020), a romantic comedy, and took on the lead role of Detective Lilly in the upcoming 1950s-set noir-horror film The Blue Rose.
In 2023, she appeared in Lucky Hank as Jule Devereaux and headlined the survival thriller The Sacrifice Game.
Welch has also ventured into producing and costume design, reflecting her multifaceted approach to storytelling.
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