Ondine

Biography

Ondine was born Robert Xavier Francis Peter Michael Olivo on June 16, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, to an Italian mother who encouraged his theatrical interests from a young age. He adopted the name "Ondine" after a friend likened him to the title character of Jean Giraudoux's play Ondine. A prolific performer at Andy Warhol's Factory scene, he appeared in numerous films, including Couch and Chelsea Girls.