Who plays Olympias in Alexander?

Olympias is played by Angelina Jolie.

How is Olympias connected to other characters?

Olympias has 2 mapped relationships in Alexander. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

What are the key facts about Olympias?

Occupation: politician. Manner of Death: Suicide.

Who are Olympias's family members and associates?

Neoptolemus I of Epirus (Father). Alexander the Great (Child). Cleopatra of Macedon (Child). Philip II of Macedon (Spouse). Alexandros I of Epirus (Sibling). Troas (Sibling).

Olympias — Alexander Character Profile

About Olympias

Alexander's mother who raises him alongside his tutor Aristotle, fostering his early interests in love, honor, music, exploration, poetry, and military combat.

Olympias — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Olympias

Occupation: politician
Manner of Death: Suicide

Olympias's Known Relations

Neoptolemus I of Epirus — Father
Alexander the Great — Child
Cleopatra of Macedon — Child
Philip II of Macedon — Spouse
Alexandros I of Epirus — Sibling
Troas — Sibling

Character Facts

Played by: Angelina Jolie
Appears in: Alexander (2004)
Role: Protagonist

Relationships (2)

Olympias — Family Mother — Alexander (Colin Farrell)
Maternal bond shaping Alexander's early life and emotional foundation.
Olympias — Family Co-Parents — Philip (Val Kilmer)
Shared parental role in raising the future king despite later marital tensions.

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