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Merlin Olsen (1940–2010)

Actor

Trivia:

Along with biological brother Phil, member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Both have been inducted into the Order of Constantine, the Fraternity's highest honor; they are also both Significant Sigs. See more trivia »

Born:

in Logan, Utah, USA

Died:

(age 69) in Duarte, California, USA
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1988 Aaron's Way (TV series)
Aaron Miller
– New Patterns (1988) … Aaron Miller
– Solid Ground (1988) … Aaron Miller
– Invisible People (1988) … Aaron Miller
– Strong Foundations (1988) … Aaron Miller
– Teachers (1988) … Aaron Miller
See all 14 episodes »
 
1988 Circle of Love (TV movie)
Aaron Miller
 
1986 Fathers and Sons (TV series)
Buddy Landau
– Which Championship Season? (1986) … Buddy Landau
– Desperately Seeking Einstein (1986) … Buddy Landau
– We'll Always Have the Mall (1986) … Buddy Landau
– The Ironman (1986) … Buddy Landau
 
1984 Time Bomb (TV movie)
Jake Calahan
 
1981-1983 Father Murphy (TV series)
John Michael Murphy
– The Matchmakers (1983) … John Michael Murphy
– The Rockets' Red Glare (1983) … John Michael Murphy
– Sweet Sixteen (1982) … John Michael Murphy
– Blood Right (1982) … John Michael Murphy
– The Witness (1982) … John Michael Murphy
See all 34 episodes »
 
1982 The Juggler of Notre Dame (TV movie)
Jonas
 
1977-1981 Little House on the Prairie (TV series)
Jonathan Garvey
– The Lost Ones: Part 1 (1981) … Jonathan Garvey
– Goodbye, Mrs. Wilder (1981) … Jonathan Garvey
– Make a Joyful Noise (1981) … Jonathan Garvey
– To See the Light: Part 1 (1980) … Jonathan Garvey
– The In-laws (1980) … Jonathan Garvey
See all 51 episodes »
 
1981 Walking Tall (TV series)
Webb McClain
– Hitman (1981) … Webb McClain
 
1980 The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (TV movie)
Todd Simms
 
1978 A Fire in the Sky (TV movie)
Stan Webster
 
1975 Mitchell
Benton
 
1973 Kung Fu (TV series)
Perlee Skowrin
– Nine Lives (1973) … Perlee Skowrin
 
1971 Something Big
Sgt. Fitzsimmons
 
1971 One More Train to Rob
Eli Jones
 
1970 Petticoat Junction (TV series)
Merlin Fergus
– With This Ring (1970) … Merlin Fergus
 
1969 The Undefeated
Little George
 
Show ShowSelf (50 titles)
2002 The Tim McCarver Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
 
1997 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Michael Landon (1997) … Himself
 
1997 Michael Landon (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1991 One on One with John Tesh (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #1.7 (1991) … Himself
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Michael Landon Tribute
 
1991 Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love (video documentary)
Himself
 
1990 Hee Haw (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #22.11 (1990) … Himself
 
1990 Children's Miracle Network Telethon (TV movie)
Himself - Co-Host
 
1990 1990 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1989 Super Bowl XXIII (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1989 1988 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1989 1989 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1988 1987 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1988 1988 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1987 1986 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1987 1987 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1986 NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1986 Super Bowl XX (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1986 1985 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1986 1986 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1985 1984 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1985 1985 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1984 1983 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1984 1984 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1983 Super Bowl XVII (TV movie)
Himself - Announcer
 
1983 Bob Hope's All-Star Super Bowl Party (TV movie)
Himself
 
1983 1982 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1983 Champions of American Sport (TV documentary)
Himself - Host
 
1983 1983 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1982 1981 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1982 1982 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1981 Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It! (TV special)
 
1981 Super Bowl XV (TV movie)
Himself - Game Analyst
 
1981 1980 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1981 1981 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1980 CHiPs (TV series)
Himself
– The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party: Part 2 (1980) … Himself (uncredited)
 
1980 1979 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1980 1980 Rose Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1979 Super Bowl XIII (TV movie)
Himself - Announcer
 
1979 1978 AFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1979 1979 Orange Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1978 1978 Orange Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - Color Commentator
 
1976 1976 NFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
 
1970-1976 NFL Monday Night Football (TV series)
Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive End
– Los Angeles Rams vs. Detroit Lions (1976) … Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
– Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals (1976) … Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
– San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams (1976) … Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
– Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Los Angeles Rams (1975) … Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
– Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles (1975) … Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
See all 13 episodes »
 
1976 1975 NFC Championship Game (TV movie)
Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
 
1972 The Brian Keith Show (TV series)
Himself
– Splish Splash, I Was Taking a Nap (1972) … Himself
 
1971 1971 NFL Pro Bowl (TV movie)
Himself - NFC Defensive Tackle
 
1967-1968 The Hollywood Palace (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #5.17 (1968) … Himself - Singer (as The Fearsome Foursome)
– Episode #5.11 (1967) … Himself - Singer (as The Fearsome Foursome)
 
1967 NFL Films Presents (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Football Lifers … Himself
 
1965 Shindig! (TV series)
Himself - Singer
– Episode #1.20 (1965) … Himself - Singer
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2010 The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Endorsed F.T.D. Florists (Late 70s-1980s) See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

The Fearsome Foursome

Height:

6' 5" (1.96 m)
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Personal Quote:

One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared. See more »

Trivia:

Along with biological brother Phil, member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Both have been inducted into the Order of Constantine, the Fraternity's highest honor; they are also both Significant Sigs. See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo