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Merlin Olsen(1940-2010)

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Merlin Olsen
Merlin Olsen was born on 15 September 1940 in Logan, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for Les Géants de l'Ouest (1969), Liquidez l'inspecteur Mitchell (1975) and Fathers and Sons (1986). He was married to Susan Wakely. He died on 11 March 2010 in Duarte, California, USA.
BornSeptember 15, 1940
DiedMarch 11, 2010(69)
BornSeptember 15, 1940
DiedMarch 11, 2010(69)
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Known for

John Wayne, Rock Hudson, Jan-Michael Vincent, Antonio Aguilar, Bruce Cabot, Roman Gabriel, Big John Hamilton, Ben Johnson, Lee Meriwether, Melissa Newman, and Merlin Olsen in Les Géants de l'Ouest (1969)
Les Géants de l'Ouest
6.6
  • Little George the Blacksmith
  • 1969
Liquidez l'inspecteur Mitchell (1975)
Liquidez l'inspecteur Mitchell
2.8
  • Benton
  • 1975
Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Andre Gower, and Merlin Olsen in Fathers and Sons (1986)
Fathers and Sons
7.2
TV Series
  • Buddy Landau
La petite maison dans la prairie (1974)
La petite maison dans la prairie
7.5
TV Series
  • Jonathan Garvey

Credits

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Actor

  • Merlin Olsen in Aaron's Way (1988)
    Aaron's Way
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Aaron Miller
    • 1988
  • Aaron's Way: The Harvest (1988)
    Aaron's Way: The Harvest
    7.2
    TV Movie
    • Aaron Miller
    • 1988
  • Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Andre Gower, and Merlin Olsen in Fathers and Sons (1986)
    Fathers and Sons
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Buddy Landau
    • 1986
  • The American Frontier
    TV Series
    • Host
    • 1984–1988
  • Transatomic express (1984)
    Transatomic express
    4.7
    TV Movie
    • Jake Calahan
    • 1984
  • Father Murphy (1981)
    Father Murphy
    6.4
    TV Series
    • John Michael Murphy
    • 1981–1983
  • The Juggler of Notre Dame (1982)
    The Juggler of Notre Dame
    7.1
    TV Movie
    • Jonas
    • 1982
  • La petite maison dans la prairie (1974)
    La petite maison dans la prairie
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Jonathan Garvey
    • 1977–1981
  • Bo Svenson in Justice sauvage (1981)
    Justice sauvage
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Webb McClain
    • 1981
  • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in Chips (1977)
    Chips
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Merlin Olsen (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980)
    The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
    5.1
    TV Movie
    • Todd Simms
    • 1980
  • Du feu dans le ciel (1978)
    Du feu dans le ciel
    5.9
    TV Movie
    • Stan Webster
    • 1978
  • Liquidez l'inspecteur Mitchell (1975)
    Liquidez l'inspecteur Mitchell
    2.8
    • Benton
    • 1975
  • Sam Groom in Doctor Simon Locke (1971)
    Doctor Simon Locke
    6.3
    TV Series
    • The Cat
    • 1974
  • Kung Fu (1972)
    Kung Fu
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Perlee Skowrin
    • 1973

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Olsen
  • Height
    • 1.96 m
  • Born
    • September 15, 1940
    • Logan, Utah, USA
  • Died
    • March 11, 2010
    • Duarte, California, USA(malignant pleural mesothelioma)
  • Spouse
    • Susan WakelyMarch 30, 1962 - March 10, 2010 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
      Nathan Olsen
  • Parents
      Merle Barrus Olsen
  • Relatives
      Ramona Whitaker(Sibling)
  • Other works
    Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Played defensive tackle for Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League, 1962-1976.
  • Quotes
    One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.

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  • When did Merlin Olsen die?
    March 11, 2010
  • How did Merlin Olsen die?
    Malignant pleural mesothelioma
  • How old was Merlin Olsen when he died?
    69 years old
  • Where did Merlin Olsen die?
    Duarte, California, USA
  • When was Merlin Olsen born?
    September 15, 1940

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