Gary Olsen

Biography

Gary Olsen was born in London and lost both parents at a young age; he attended Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School before joining junior stage groups and touring with fringe companies. He immersed himself in the punk rock scene, later returning to theatre in 1978, and helped develop the musical Up on the Roof, starring in 1987. Olsen gained fame for his role as Ben in 2point4 Children (1991-1999) and appeared in various British films and TV programmes.