- Born
- Died
- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Merlin Olsen was born on September 15, 1940 in Logan, Utah, USA. He was an actor, known for Mitchell (1975), The Undefeated (1969) and Little House on the Prairie (1974). He was married to Susan Wakely. He died on March 11, 2010 in Duarte, California, USA.
- SpouseSusan Wakely(March 30, 1962 - March 10, 2010) (his death, 3 children)
- ChildrenNathan OlsenKelly OlsenJill Olsen
- ParentsMerle Barrus OlsenLynn Jay Olsen
- RelativesRamona Whitaker(Sibling)Colleen Davis(Sibling)Gwen Saltern(Sibling)Winona Barrett(Sibling)Phil Olsen(Sibling)Orrin Olsen(Sibling)Clark Olsen(Sibling)Lorraine Elzinga(Sibling)
- Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
- Underwent three courses of chemotherapy in 2009 after being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
- Older brother of Phil Olsen; the brothers played together with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1974.
- Was original member of the Los Angeles Rams "Fearsome Foursome"
- Played defensive tackle for Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League, 1962-1976.
- 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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