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Merlin Olsen (1940–2010)
Merlin Olsen was born on September 15, 1940 in Logan, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for Mitchell (1975), Little House on the Prairie (1974) and Fathers and Sons (1986). He was married to Susan Wakely. He died on March 11, 2010 in Duarte, California, USA.
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Born:in Logan, Utah, USADied:(age 69) in Duarte, California, USA |
"The Sinner" star talks us through his arc in the show's just-finished Season 2.
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Actor (19 credits)
Actor (19 credits)
1988
Aaron's Way
(TV Series)
Aaron Miller
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
1986
Fathers and Sons
(TV Series)
Buddy Landau
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
1981-1983
Father Murphy
(TV Series)
John Michael Murphy
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
1977-1981
Little House on the Prairie
(TV Series)
Jonathan Garvey
Jonathan Garvey
- The Lost Ones: Part 1
(1981)
... Jonathan Garvey
- Goodbye, Mrs. Wilder
(1981)
... Jonathan Garvey (uncredited)
- Make a Joyful Noise
(1981)
... Jonathan Garvey
- To See the Light: Part 1
(1980)
... Jonathan Garvey
- The In-laws
(1980)
... Jonathan Garvey
1980
CHiPs
(TV Series)
Merlin Olsen
Merlin Olsen
- The Great 5K Star Race and Boulder Wrap Party: Part 2
(1980)
... Merlin Olsen (uncredited)
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Print ads for FTD (Florists Transworld Delivery Association). See more »Height:
6' 5" (1.96 m)
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One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.Trivia:
Does the voice-over for FTD commercials, as well as commercials for syndicated airings of "The X-Files." See more »Star Sign:
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