Ken Olin

Biography

Kenneth Edward Olin, born July 30, 1954, in Chicago, began his career in the late 1970s with guest appearances on episodic TV shows before landing a series regular role on NBC's Bay City Blues in 1983. His performances on Hill Street Blues and Falcon Crest led to a breakout role as Michael Steadman on Thirtysomething, earning him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor – Television Series Drama in 1990. He later shifted behind the camera, directing shows like Felicity and The West Wing.