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Merlin Olsen

Merlin Olsen

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: 1940-09-15 (69 years old)
  • TMDB Popularity: 1.27
  • Last Refreshed: 224 days ago

Biography

Merlin Jay Olsen was a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League, selected to play in the Pro Bowl a record 14 times and member of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame. A standout college football player, he received the Outland Trophy in 1961. He transitioned to acting, starring as farmer Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie and later in his own NBC drama, Father Murphy.

Filmography

Mitchell

Mitchell

as Benton 2.8 1975
Something Big

Something Big

as Sgt. Fitzsimmons 5.7 1971
The Undefeated

The Undefeated

as Little George 6.6 1969