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Merlin Olsen
Acting
15 Sept 1940
† 10 Mar 2010
Logan, Utah, USA
Biography
Merlin Jay Olsen (September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American professional football player, announcer, and actor. For his entire 15-year professional football career (1962 - 1976), he was a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. He was selected to play in the Pro Bowl a then-record 14 times (surpassed only by Tom Brady). He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. As an actor, Olsen is best known for portraying farmer Jonathan Garvey on th...
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Merlin Olsen's TV Shows
79%
Little House on the Prairie
11 Sept 1974
77%
Kung Fu
14 Oct 1972
58%
Petticoat Junction
24 Sept 1963
81%
Father Murphy
03 Nov 1981
64%
Shindig!
16 Sept 1964
63%
The Brian Keith Show
15 Sept 1972
83%
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure
06 Jan 2022
70%
Aaron's Way
09 Mar 1988
75%
Fathers and Sons
06 Apr 1986
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Monday Night Football
21 Sept 1970
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Monday Night Football
21 Sept 1970
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Monday Night Football
21 Sept 1970