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Olivia Newton-John(1948-2022)

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Olivia Newton-John

IMDb takes a look back at the notable career of Olivia Newton-John in this retrospective of her work.

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Olivia Newton-John Career Retrospective

Olivia Newton-John was an English singer and actress who was in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, UK. In 1954, her family relocated to Australia when her father was offered a job as the dean of a Presbyterian college in Melbourne. After winning a singing talent contest, she returned to England with her mother, where she resided until 1975. Her many hit singles include, "You're The One That I Want" from the movie Grease (1978), which she starred in with John Travolta. She appeared on the TV series, It's Cliff Richard (1970), as well as in the film Toomorrow (1970). For several years, she was engaged to Bruce Welch, a founding member of The Shadows, which included Cliff Richard. Welch was one of the producers of her first international hit, "If Not For You".

Olivia took the advice of a friend, and left Britain to take up residence in America in 1975 to help further her singing career. English businessman, Lee Kramer, quickly became her manager.

Remembering Olivia Newton-John: 1948-2022

Remembering Olivia Newton-John: 1948-2022

Celebrate the life of Olivia Newton-John, beloved for her performances in Grease, Xanadu, and much more.

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