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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 Mitchell (1975), The Undefeated (1969) and Fathers and Sons (1986). He was previously 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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Deacon Jones, Marlin McKeever, Merlin Olsen, and The Los Angeles Rams
"Little House on the Prairie" Merlin Olsen circa 1980
"Little House on the Prairie" Merlin Olsen circa 1980
"Father Murphy" Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon
"Father Murphy" Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon
Merlin Olsen circa 1973
Merlin Olsen circa 1973
Merlin Olsen
Merlin Olsen
Merlin Olsen circa 1973
Merlin Olsen circa 1973
Merlin Olsen

Known for

Mitchell (1975)
Mitchell
2.7
  • Benton
  • 1975
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 The Undefeated (1969)
The Undefeated
6.6
  • Little George
  • 1969
Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Andre Gower, and Merlin Olsen in Fathers and Sons (1986)
Fathers and Sons
7.7
TV Series
  • Buddy Landau
Melissa Sue Anderson, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Richard Bull, Sidney Greenbush, Jonathan Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, and Katherine MacGregor in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
Little House on the Prairie
7.5
TV Series
  • Jonathan Garvey

Credits

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  • Circle of Love (1988)
    Circle of Love
  • Merlin Olsen in Aaron's Way (1988)
    Aaron's Way
  • Hakeem Abdul-Samad, Andre Gower, and Merlin Olsen in Fathers and Sons (1986)
    Fathers and Sons
  • The American Frontier
  • Time Bomb (1984)
    Time Bomb
  • Father Murphy (1981)
    Father Murphy
  • The Juggler of Notre Dame (1982)
    The Juggler of Notre Dame
  • Melissa Sue Anderson, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Richard Bull, Sidney Greenbush, Jonathan Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, and Katherine MacGregor in Little House on the Prairie (1974)
    Little House on the Prairie
  • Bo Svenson in Walking Tall (1981)
    Walking Tall
  • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
    CHiPs
    • (uncredited)
  • The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story (1980)
    The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story
  • A Fire in the Sky (1978)
    A Fire in the Sky
  • Mitchell (1975)
    Mitchell
  • Sam Groom in Police Surgeon (1971)
    Police Surgeon
  • Kung Fu (1972)
    Kung Fu

Personal details

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    • September 15, 1940
    • Logan, Utah, USA
    • March 11, 2010
    • Duarte, California, USA(malignant pleural mesothelioma)
    • March 30, 1962 - March 10, 2010 (his death, 3 children)
    • (Sibling)
  • Other works
    Grand Marshal, Tournament of Roses parade
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    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Pictorial
    • 2 Magazine Cover Photos

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    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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