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Odessa Adlon
Biography
Odessa Adlon has been passionate about acting since she was a young child, having grown up around the entertainment industry with her mom, actress Pamela Adlon, and two sisters. Her television credits include Nashville and What About Barb, as well as a cameo in the Netflix series Love. Also, she appeared in the feature film Ladyworld.

Adlon trained with acting coach Lesley Kahn and attended a performing arts high school in Los Angeles. She plays guitar and piano and sings in her band, dessa. An artist of many mediums, she enjoys painting, drawing, sewing, designing, clay-making, crafting, and wood burning. She is particularly passionate about fashion and is working on a future clothing line. Adlon is involved with the charity Jacaranda, a school and orphanage in Malawi that provides free education to children without parents. Also, she is interested in environmental issues.

A native of Los Angeles, Adlon has also spent time in Boston and Neufahrn, Germany. Currently, she resides in Los Angeles. Her birthday is June 17. Adlon can be followed on Instagram @odessaadlon.