Larisa Oleynik is an American film and television actress who starred as Alex Mack in the 1990s Nickelodeon TV series The Secret World Of Alex Mack. She has also appeared in several popular films, including The Babysitters Club and 10 Things I Hate About You.
Fast Facts:
- Name: Larisa Romanovna Oleynik
- Birthplace: Santa Clara, California
- Her family origin is Russian
- Was discovered after appearing in a regional production of Les Misérables
- Wrote a monthly advice column for teen magazine Tiger Beat
- Graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 2004
Brief Biography
A California native, Oleynik's first acting role came at 12 with a role on the CBS series, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. Her fame on The Secret World of Alex Mack and in film did not prevent her from pursuing a higher education; Oleynik graduated from Sarah Lawrence College in 1994. Over the past decade, Oleynik has continued to pursue an acting career, starring in independent films alongside actors such as Katherine Heigl.
Larisa Oleynik Timeline
Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
June 7, 1981: Born
1993: River of Rage: The Taking of Maggie Keene: IMDb
1994: The Secret World of Alex Mack: IMDb | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
Keith: Appeared in 70 episodes from 1998-2000 1998: The Baby-Sitters Club: IMDb | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
1998: 3rd Rock From The Sun: IMDb | Rotten Tomatoes
Keith: Appeared in 21 episodes from 1996-1998 1999: 10 Things I Hate About You: IMDb | Mahalo | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
2000: A Time For Dancing: IMDb | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
2000: 100 Girls: IMDb | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
2001: An American Rhapsody: IMDb | Wikipedia | Rotten Tomatoes
2008: Broken Windows: IMDb
