Merlin Olsen Net Worth

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Merlin Olsen net worth is
$3 Million

Merlin Olsen Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family

Merlin Jay Olsen (September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American football player in the National Football League, NFL commentator, and actor.He played his entire 15-year career as a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams and was selected to the Pro Bowl a record 14 straight times, only missing selection in the last year of his professional career. This record of 14 seasons selected to play in the Pro Bowl, consecutive or otherwise, is current and shared with former offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, and former tight end Tony Gonzalez. A recipient of the 1961 Outland Trophy as the best lineman in college football, he is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. As an actor he portrayed farmer Jonathan Garvey on Little House on the Prairie. After leaving that series, he starred in his own NBC drama, Father Murphy. 
Full NameMerlin Olsen
Net Worth$3 Million
Date Of BirthSeptember 15, 1940
DiedMarch 11, 2010, Duarte, California, United States
Place Of BirthLogan, Utah, USA
Height1.96 m
Weight122 kg
ProfessionActor, Sports commentator, American football player, Pitchman
Work PositionMerlin Olsen—awards and honors
EducationUtah State University
NationalityAmerican
SpouseSusan Wakley
ChildrenKelly Olsen, Nathan Olsen, Jill Olsen
ParentsLynn Jay Olsen, Merle Barrus Olsen
SiblingsPhil Olsen, Orrin Olsen, Clark Olsen, Lorraine Elzinga, Colleen Davis, Winona Barrett, Gwen Saltern, Ramona Whitaker
NicknamesMerlin Olsen, Olsen, Merlin
IMDBhttp://imdb.com/name/nm0647744
NominationsHeisman Trophy
MoviesTime Bomb, Mitchell, The Undefeated, Juggler of Notre Dame
TV ShowsAaron's Way, Father Murphy, Little House on the Prairie, NFL on NBC, Fathers and Sons, Rose Bowl broadcasters
Star SignVirgo
#Quote
1One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared.
#Fact
1Gave up acting in 1988.
2Underwent three courses of chemotherapy in 2009 after being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
3Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
4High school debate partner was astrophysicist Kip Thorne.
5Along with biological brother Phil, member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Both have been inducted into the Order of Constantine, the Fraternity's highest honor; they are also both Significant Sigs.
6Does the voice-over for FTD commercials, as well as commercials for syndicated airings of "The X-Files."
7Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
8Played defensive tackle for Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League, 1962-1976.
9Graduated Utah State University in 1962.
10Was original member of the Los Angeles Rams "Fearsome Foursome"
11Older brother of Phil Olsen; the brothers played together with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1974.

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Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Circle of Love1988TV MovieAaron Miller
Aaron's Way1988TV SeriesAaron Miller
Fathers and Sons1986TV SeriesBuddy Landau
Time Bomb1984TV MovieJake Calahan
Father Murphy1981-1983TV SeriesJohn Michael Murphy
The Juggler of Notre Dame1982TV MovieJonas
Little House on the Prairie1977-1981TV SeriesJonathan Garvey
Walking Tall1981TV SeriesWebb McClain
The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story1980TV MovieTodd Simms
A Fire in the Sky1978TV MovieStan Webster
Mitchell1975Benton
Police Surgeon1974TV Series
Kung Fu1973TV SeriesPerlee Skowrin
Something Big1971Sgt. Fitzsimmons
One More Train to Rob1971Eli Jones
Petticoat Junction1970TV SeriesMerlin Fergus
The Undefeated1969Little George

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Tim McCarver Show2003TV SeriesHimself - Guest
E! True Hollywood Story1997TV Series documentaryHimself
Michael Landon1997TV Movie documentaryHimself
One on One with John Tesh1991TV SeriesHimself
The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards1991TV SpecialHimself - Presenter: Michael Landon Tribute
Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love1991Video documentaryHimself
Children's Miracle Network Telethon1990TV SpecialHimself - Co-Host
Hee Haw1990TV SeriesHimself
The NFL on CBS1968-1990TV SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle / Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive End / ...
1990 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl1990TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
The Pat Sajak Show1989TV SeriesHimself
Super Bowl XXIII1989TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1988 AFC Championship Game1989TV SpecialHimself - Color Commentator
1989 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl1989TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
The NFL on NBC1975-1988TV SeriesHimself - Color Commentator / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
1987 AFC Championship Game1988TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1988 Rose Bowl1988TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
Hour Magazine1987TV SeriesHimself
1986 AFC Championship Game1987TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1987 Rose Bowl1987TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration1986TV Special documentaryHimself
Super Bowl XX1986TV SpecialHimself - Color Commentator
1985 AFC Championship Game1986TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1986 Rose Bowl1986TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1984 AFC Championship Game1985TV SpecialHimself - Color Commentator
1985 Rose Bowl1985TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1983 AFC Championship Game1984TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1984 Rose Bowl1984TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
Super Bowl XVII1983TV MovieHimself - Announcer
Bob Hope's All-Star Super Bowl Party1983TV SpecialHimself
1982 AFC Championship Game1983TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1983 Rose Bowl1983TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
Champions of American Sport1983TV Movie documentaryHimself - Host
1981 AFC Championship Game1982TV SpecialHimself - Color Commentator
1982 Rose Bowl1982TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It!1981TV Special
Super Bowl XV1981TV SpecialHimself - Game Analyst
1980 AFC Championship Game1981TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1981 Rose Bowl1981TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
CHiPs1980TV SeriesHimself
1979 AFC Championship Game1980TV SpecialHimself - Color Commentator
1980 Rose Bowl1980TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
Super Bowl XIII1979TV MovieHimself - Announcer
1978 AFC Championship Game1979TV SpecialHimself - Color Commentator
1979 Orange Bowl1979TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
The Mike Douglas Show1978TV SeriesHimself - Actor
1978 Orange Bowl1978TV MovieHimself - Color Commentator
1976 NFC Championship Game1976TV SpecialHimself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
NFL Monday Night Football1970-1976TV SeriesHimself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive End
1975 NFC Championship Game1976TV SpecialHimself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle
The Brian Keith Show1972TV SeriesHimself
1971 NFL Pro Bowl1971TV SpecialHimself - NFC Defensive Tackle
NFL Films Presents1967TV Series documentaryHimself

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