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Gary Olsen

Gary Olsen

Actor

Born November 3, 1957 in London, England, UK

Died September 12, 2000

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Gary Olsen was an English actor.

Born in London, Olsen was raised by an aunt and uncle after losing both parents at a young age. He attended Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School in Kennington. Following school, he joined various junior stage groups and toured with fringe theatre companies such as Incubus and Lumiere and Son until late 1976. He then immersed himself in the punk rock scene before returning to theatre in 1978. Later, he contributed to developing the musical Up on the Roof, starring in its 1987 production at London's Donmar and Apollo theatres.

Olsen made his screen debut in 1979 as Rory Storm in The Birth Of The Beatles and appeared in numerous British films and TV shows, including playing PC Dave Litten in the first series of The Bill. However, he rose to fame with his role as Ben in the sitcom 2point4 Children (1991–1999). He starred as Arthur Hoyle alongside Samantha Janus and Neil Morrissey in the rugby league comedy Up 'n' Under. Olsen also featured in many TV commercials, notably the 1996 National Westminster Bank campaign.

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

Olsen showcased his comedic talents as Steve in The Comic Strip Presents' parody of The Fly, titled The Yob. He also starred with Brian Bovell in the 1986 TV series Prospects, about two friends in the Docklands trying to succeed but often failing.

After a ten-month battle with cancer, Olsen passed away in Victoria, where he had emigrated following his diagnosis. He was survived by his Australian second wife Jane and their two children, a son and a daughter. He was 42 years old.

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Filmography

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Year

Total Cops Documentary2003PC Dave Litten

24 Hours in London Poster

24 Hours in London Feature Film2000Christian

Casting Couch TV Series1999Self

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service Poster

The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service Video1999Boris

The Comedy Trail: A Shaggy Dog Story Poster

The Comedy Trail: A Shaggy Dog Story TV Special1999Ben Porter

The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything Poster

The Nearly Complete and Utter History of Everything TV Movie1999Mr. Baker

Alice Through the Looking Glass Poster

Alice Through the Looking Glass TV Movie1998Tweedle-Dum

Up 'n' Under Poster

Up 'n' Under Feature Film1998Arthur Hoyle

Pilgrims Rest TV Series1997Bob

The Vet TV Series1995Wilf Morgan

Home Truths TV Series1994Self

Pauline Calf's Wedding Video Poster

Pauline Calf's Wedding Video TV Movie1994Tony

Health and Efficiency Poster

Health and Efficiency TV Series1993Dr. Michael Jimson

If You See God, Tell Him Poster

If You See God, Tell Him Mini-Series1993Matthew

Live & Kicking Poster

Live & Kicking TV Series1993Self

Monkey Business Poster

Monkey Business Documentary1993PG Tips Chimp

Paul Calf's Video Diary Poster

Paul Calf's Video Diary TV Movie1993Tony

Thatcherworld TV Movie1993Eric Jenkins

Good Looks Short Film1992

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles Poster

The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV Series1992Boris

2point4 Children Poster

2point4 Children TV Series1991Ben

Noel's House Party Poster

Noel's House Party TV Series1991Self

Come Home Charlie and Face Them Poster

Come Home Charlie and Face Them Mini-Series1990Porsen

She-Wolf of London Poster

She-Wolf of London TV Series1990John Decarlo

Rapid Fire Poster

Rapid Fire Feature Film1989Miles

Saracen TV Series1989Deanie

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Poster

The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover Feature Film1989Spangler

CivvyStreet TV Movie1988Albert Beale

Watch with Mother TV Special1988D.C. Brunton

Bust TV Series1987Nick Radford

Excuse Me But That's My Car Short Film1987Nigel

Boon TV Series1986Geoff Robinson

Casualty Poster

Casualty TV Series1986Gary Tate

Crime Story Poster

Crime Story TV Series1986

Hale and Pace Poster

Hale and Pace TV Series1986The Four Teamen

Prospects Poster

Prospects TV Series1986Pincy

Wilderness Road TV Series1986Keith

C.A.T.S. Eyes Poster

C.A.T.S. Eyes TV Series1985Colin

Drummonds Poster

Drummonds TV Series1985Terry

Telly Addicts Poster

Telly Addicts TV Series1985Self

Theatre Night Poster

Theatre Night TV Series1985Chief Clerk

Turtle Diary Poster

Turtle Diary Feature Film1985Lorry Driver at Rest Park

Underworld Poster

Underworld Feature Film1985Red Dog

Mitch TV Series1984Despatch Rider

The Bill Poster

The Bill TV Series1984P.C. Litten

Winter Flight Poster

Winter Flight Feature Film1984Dave

Loose Connections Poster

Loose Connections Feature Film1983Kevin

Party Party Poster

Party Party Feature Film1983Terry

Storyboard Poster

Storyboard TV Series1983P.C. Litten

Walter & June Poster

Walter & June TV Movie1983Shower Room Attendant

Pink Floyd: The Wall Poster

Pink Floyd: The Wall Feature Film1982Roadie

The Comic Strip Presents Poster

The Comic Strip Presents TV Series1982Steve

The Sender Poster

The Sender Feature Film1982Patient

Outland Feature Film1981Worker No. 1

The Day of the Triffids Poster

The Day of the Triffids Mini-Series1981Red-haired Man

Bloody Kids Poster

Bloody Kids TV Movie1980Ken's Gang 4

Breaking Glass Poster

Breaking Glass Feature Film1980Guy at Bar

Birth of the Beatles Poster

Birth of the Beatles Feature Film1979Rory Storm

Cannon and Ball Poster

Cannon and Ball TV Series1979Sheriff

Minder TV Series1979Derek

Van der Valk Poster

Van der Valk TV Series1972Brouwer

Play for Today Poster

Play for Today TV Series1970Youth

Jackanory Poster

Jackanory TV Series1965Storyteller

Top of the Pops Poster

Top of the Pops TV Series1964Self - Guest Presenter

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