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Mary-Kate Olsen


She and her twin sister, Ashley Olsen, were born June 13, 1986 in Sherman Oaks, California to David and Jarnette Olsen. The twins began their acting career in 1987 when they were chosen to play the role of Michelle Tanner on a new television series, Full House. The show became a hit with books... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActress (27 titles)
2011 Beastly
Kendra
 
2008 Samantha Who? (TV series)
Natalie
Help! (2008) … Natalie
 
2007 Weeds (TV series)
Tara Lindman
Go (2007) … Tara Lindman
Risk (2007) … Tara Lindman
Cankles (2007) … Tara Lindman
Roy Till Called (2007) … Tara Lindman
 
2006 Factory Girl
Art Gallery Patron (uncredited)
 
2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Future Angel (uncredited)
 
2003 The Challenge (TV movie)
Shane Dalton
 
2002/I When in Rome (video)
Charli
 
2001-2002 Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! (TV series)
Mary-Kate / Special Agent Misty
Hot to Trot (2002) … Mary-Kate (voice) / Special Agent Misty (voice)
Rave Reviews (2002) … Mary-Kate (voice) / Special Agent Misty (voice)
Bad Hair Day (2002) … Mary-Kate (voice) / Special Agent Misty (voice)
Can You Dig It? (2002) … Mary-Kate (voice) / Special Agent Misty (voice)
In a Lather (2002) … Mary-Kate (voice) / Special Agent Misty (voice)
 
2002 Getting There (video)
Kylie Hunter
 
2001-2002 So Little Time (TV series)
Riley Carlson
Sweet 16 (2002) … Riley Carlson
Larrypalooza (2002) … Riley Carlson
The Volunteer (2002) … Riley Carlson
The Flat Tire (2002) … Riley Carlson
 
2001 Winning London (video)
Chloe Lawrence
 
2000 7th Heaven (TV series)
Carol Murphy
Gossip (2000) … Carol Murphy
 
1998-1999 Two of a Kind (TV series)
Mary-Kate Burke
Welcome Matt (1999) … Mary-Kate Burke
 
1987-1995 Full House (TV series)
Michelle Tanner / Melina Katsopolis
Michelle Rides Again: Part 1 (1995) … Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
Michelle Rides Again: Part 2 (1995) … Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
All Stood Up (1995) … Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
Leap of Faith (1995) … Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
Up on the Roof (1995) … Michelle Tanner (as Mary Kate Ashley Olsen)
 
1994 How the West Was Fun (TV movie)
Susie Martin
 
1994 The Little Rascals
Twin #2
 
1993 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble (TV movie)
Kelly Farmer / Young Aunt Sofia
 
1992 Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (TV series)
Michelle Tanner
 
Show ShowProducer (15 titles)
2004/I New York Minute (producer)
 
2003 The Challenge (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2002/I When in Rome (video) (executive producer)
 
2002 Getting There (video) (executive producer)
 
2001-2002 Mary-Kate and Ashley in Action! (TV series) (executive producer: / live action - 4 episodes)
Bad Hair Day (2002) (executive producer: / live action)
Can You Dig It? (2002) (executive producer: / live action)
In a Lather (2002) (executive producer: / live action)
Gift with Purchase (2001) (executive producer: / live action)
 
2001-2002 So Little Time (TV series) (executive producer - 12 episodes)
Sweet 16 (2002) (executive producer)
Larrypalooza (2002) (executive producer)
The Volunteer (2002) (executive producer)
The Flat Tire (2002) (executive producer)
The Job (2002) (executive producer)
 
2002 Tough Cookie (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2001 Holiday in the Sun (video) (executive producer)
 
2001 Winning London (video) (executive producer)
 
2001 Fashion Forward: Spring 2001 (TV short) (executive producer)
 
2000 Our Lips Are Sealed (executive producer)
 
2000 You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's School Dance (video) (executive producer)
 
1999 Switching Goals (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
1999 Passport to Paris (video) (executive producer)
 
1999 You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Fashion Party (video) (executive producer - uncredited)
 
Show ShowMusic Department (5 titles)
2002/I When in Rome (video) (executive soundtrack producer)
 
2002 Getting There (video) (executive soundtrack producer)
 
2001 Holiday in the Sun (video) (executive soundtrack producer)
 
2001 Winning London (video) (executive soundtrack producer)
 
2000 Our Lips Are Sealed (executive soundtrack producer)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2004/I New York Minute (performer: "Suffragette City")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1999 Passport to Paris (video) (photo sequences, title designer)
 
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2005 Toy Mountain Christmas Special (TV movie) (special thanks: Dualstar Entertainment Group LLC)
 
2004 Toy Mountain Christmas Special (TV movie) (special thanks: Dualstar Entertainment Group LLC)
 
Show ShowSelf (75 titles)
2013 Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's (documentary)
Herself
 
2007-2009 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 5 November 2009 (2009) … Herself
Episode dated 22 June 2009 (2009) … Herself
Episode dated 24 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 14 August 2007 (2007) … Herself
Episode dated 18 June 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2009 The 2009 Independent Spirit Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004-2008 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 22 October 2008 (2008) … Herself
Episode dated 28 October 2004 (2004) … Herself
Episode dated 28 April 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004-2008 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Guest
Episode #15.142 (2008) … Herself - Guest
Episode dated 4 May 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2008 Showbiz Tonight (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 25 January 2008 (2008) … Herself
 
2007 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 12 September 2007 (2007) … Herself
 
2007 Forbes 20 Richest Women in Entertainment (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (TV movie)
Herself
 
2006 2006 Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2006 Sunrise (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 21 February 2006 (2006) … Herself
 
2005 50 Cutest Child Stars: All Grown Up (TV documentary)
Herself (also archive footage) / Michelle Tanner (also archive footage)
 
2004-2005 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
Child Stars II: Growing Up Hollywood (2005) … Herself
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (2004) … Herself
 
2005 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Herself
Full House (2005) … Herself
 
2005 Rove Live (TV series)
Herself
Episode #6.3 (2005) … Herself
 
2004 MTV Video Music Awards 2004 (TV special)
Herself
 
2004 Ministry of Mayhem (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 31 July 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Herself
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen/J-Kwon (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Cartoon Cartoon Fridays (TV series)
Herself
Kingin' Night (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Total Request Live (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 5 May 2004 (2004) … Herself
 
2004 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards '04 (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2004 The Simpsons (TV series)
Herself
Diatribe of a Mad Housewife (2004) … Herself (voice)
 
2003 The Sharon Osbourne Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 29 September 2003 (2003) … Herself
 
2003 MTV Video Music Awards 2003 (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 MTV Video Music Awards Opening Act (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 MTV Bash: Carson Daly (TV special)
Herself
 
2003 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Herself
 
2002 MTV Video Music Awards 2002 (TV special)
Herself - Presenter
 
2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Herself
Episode #10.95 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Breakfast (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 10 May 2002 (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Total Access 24/7 (TV series)
Herself
1011 Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (2002) … Herself
 
2001 Fashion Forward: Spring 2001 (TV short)
Herself
 
2000 Behind the Walls of 'Full House' (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1997-2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 29 May 2000 (2000) … Herself
Episode dated 9 October 1998 (1998) … Herself
Episode dated 2 June 1998 (1998) … Herself
Episode dated 13 October 1997 (1997) … Herself
Episode dated 29 April 1997 (1997) … Herself
 
1999 Celebrity Profile (TV series documentary)
Herself
Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen (1999) … Herself
 
1998 All My Children (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 29 October 1998 (1998) … Herself
 
1998 ABC TGIF (TV series)
Herself
Twin Spin (1998) … Herself
 
1997 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV movie)
Herself
 
1997 Sister, Sister (TV series)
Herself
Slime Party (1997) … Herself
 
1997 MuchOnDemand (TV series)
Herself - Guest
 
1997 Our Music Video (video)
Herself
 
1995 Showbiz Today (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 14 November 1995 (1995) … Herself
Episode dated 22 May 1995 (1995) … Herself
 
1994 Christmas at Home with the Stars (TV special)
Herself
 
1993 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
Episode dated 25 August 1993 (1993) … Herself
 
1993 Our First Video (video)
Herself
 
1993 How I Spent My Summer Vacation (TV movie)
Herself
 
1993 Olsen Twins Mother's Day Special (TV movie)
Herself
 
1992 What About Me? I'm Only 3! (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Presenter: Best Writing in a Miniseries or a Special (as Mary Kate Olsen)
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1990 The 4th Annual American Comedy Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (10 titles)
2005-2010 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
 
2008-2009 20 to 1 (TV series documentary)
 
2009 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
2007 Forbes 20 Under 25: Young, Rich and Famous (TV movie)
Herself
 
2007 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2005 The Child Star Jinx (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2005 Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies (TV movie)
Herself (uncredited)
 
2004 Last Laugh '04 (TV movie)
Herself
 
2004 E! 101 Most Starlicious Makeovers (TV documentary)
Herself
 
2002 8th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Brother For Sale-- CD See more »

Publicity Listings:

4 Print Biographies  | 3 Interviews  | 24 Articles  | 22 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Official Site | Official Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Mary Kate Ashley Olsen | Mary Kate Olsen | Mary Kate Ashley Olson

Height:

4' 11¾" (1.52 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I learned how to play the drums. When we were in preproduction, when we were still in LA, I had a couple of drum lessons and then some in Toronto. I got the one beat down and that was it. See more »

Trivia:

In May 2000, she and her sister, Ashley Olsen, dedicated the Holland-America Line cruise ship, the "MS Zaandam". See more »

Nickname:

MK See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini