What is Merlin Olsen's middle name?
Jay
What is Merlin Olsen's full name?
Merlin Jay Olsen
Merlin Olsen date of birth:
September 15, 1940
How old was Merlin Olsen when died?
69
Where was Merlin Olsen born?
Logan, UT
When did Merlin Olsen die?
March 10, 2010
Where did Merlin Olsen die?
Los Angeles, CA
Why did Merlin Olsen die?
Mesothelioma
How tall is Merlin Olsen?
6' 5" (196 cm)
How much does Merlin Olsen weigh?
270 lbs (122.5 kg)
Merlin Olsen body shape:
Athletic
What color is Merlin Olsen's hair?
Grey
Is Merlin Olsen gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Merlin Olsen?
Mormon
What is Merlin Olsen's ethnicity?
White
What is Merlin Olsen nationality?
American
Where did Merlin Olsen go to university?
Utah State
What is Merlin Olsen's occupation?
Football (American)
Merlin Olsen claim to fame:
Father Murphy
Short Biography
Merlin Jay Olsen (September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American football player, announcer, and actor. He played his entire 15-year professional football career in National Football League (NFL) as a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams. He was selected to the Pro Bowl a record 14 straight times, missing selection only in the last year of his career. This record of 14 seasons selected to play in the Pro Bowl, consecutive or otherwise, is current and shared with former offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, former tight end Tony Gonzalez, and current quarterback Peyton Manning. A recipient of the 1961 Outland Trophy as the best lineman in college football, Olsen is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. As an actor he portrayed farmer Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. After leaving that series, he starred in his own NBC drama, Father Murphy.