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Gary Olsen

Actor
Born November 3, 1957Died September 12, 2000 (42 years)
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Gary Olsen (3 November 1957–12 September 2000) was an English actor.

Olsen was born in London and lived with an aunt and uncle, after losing both his parents at an early age. He attended the Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School in Kennington. After school he joined various junior stage groups and toured with fringe theatrical companies, such as Incubus, and Lumiere and Son, until late 1976. At this point he immersed himself in the punk rock scene until returning to theatre in 1978. Later he helped develop the musical production Up on the Roof, in which he starred in 1987 at London's Donmar and Apollo theatres.

He made his screen debut in 1979 as Rory Storm in The Birth Of The Beatles, and appeared in numerous British films and television programmes, including playing PC Dave Litten in the first series of The Bill, but achieved fame only with the role of Ben in the sitcom 2point4 Children (1991–1999). He played a starring film role as Arthur Hoyle alongside Samantha Janus and Neil Morrissey in the rugby league comedy, Up 'n' Under. He appeared in many TV adverts, notably the 1996 National Westminster Bank advertising campaign.

In addition to his screen appearances he made numerous stage appearances including Rocky Horror Picture Show and What the Butler Saw. He also played 'Pope Liberty III' in the Australian production of the controversial musical Bad Boy Johnny and the Prophets of Doom.

Olsen also displayed his comic talents as Steve in The Comic Strip Presents' send up of The Fly, called The Yob. He also starred with Brian Bovell in the 1986 TV series Prospects about two likely lads in the Docklands trying to get ahead but usually failing.

After a ten month fight with cancer, Olsen died in Victoria, where he had emigrated following his diagnosis. He left a widow, Australian second wife Jane, and their two children, a son and a daughter. He was 42 years old.

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Movies & Shows on Plex
  • Boon
Known For
  • The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
  • 2 Point 4 Children
  • Up 'n' Under
  • 24 Hours in London
  • The Day of the Triffids
  • Prospects
  • Party Party
  • Birth of the Beatles
  • Pauline Calf's Wedding Video
  • Winter Flight
  • Loose Connections

Filmography

2000
24 Hours in London · as Christian
1999
1999
1998
1998
Up 'n' Under · as Arthur Hoyle
1997
Pilgrim's Rest (TV Series) · as Bob Payne
1994
1993
1993
If You See God, Tell Him (TV Series) · as Matthew
1993
Monkey Business · as Pg Tips Chimp
1992
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (TV Series) · as Boris
1991
2 Point 4 Children (TV Series) · as Ben Porter
1990
Come Home Charlie and Face Them (TV Series) · as Porsen
1990
She Wolf of London (TV Series) · as John Decarlo
1989
1989
Saracen (TV Series) · as Deanie
1989
Rapid Fire · as Miles
1987
Bust (TV Series) · as Nick Radford
1986
Hale & Pace (TV Series) · as The Four Teamen
1986
Crime Story (TV Series) · as Cast
1986
Casualty (TV Series) · as Gary Tate
1986
Prospects (TV Series)
1986
Boon (TV Series) · as Geoff Robinson
1985
Turtle Diary · as Lorry Driver
1985
Underworld · as Red Dog
1985
Theatre Night (TV Series) · as Chief Clerk
1985
C.A.T.S. Eyes (TV Series) · as Colin
1984
Winter Flight · as Dave
1984
The Bill (TV Series) · as Dave Litten
1984
Mitch (TV Series) · as Despatch Rider
1983
Loose Connections · as Kevin
1983
Walter & June · as Shower Room Attendant
1983
Party Party · as Terry
1982
The Comic Strip Presents... (TV Series) · as Steve
1982
The Sender · as Patient
1982
1981
The Day of the Triffids (TV Series) · as Torrence
1981
Outland · as Worker #1
1980
Breaking Glass · as Guy At Bar
1980
Bloody Kids · as Ken's Gang 4
1979
Birth of the Beatles · as Rory Storm
1979
Minder (TV Series) · as Derek
1979
Cannon and Ball (TV Series) · as Sheriff
1972
Van der Valk (TV Series) · as Brouwer
1970
Play for Today (TV Series) · as Youth
1965
Jackanory (TV Series) · as Storyteller
1955
This is Your Life (UK) (TV Series) · as Filmed Tribute

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