Merlin Olsen
American football player and actor (1940-2010)
Merlin Jay Olsen was an American professional football player, announcer, and actor. For his entire 15-year professional football career, he was a defensive tackle with the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected to play in the Pro Bowl 14 times — every year but his last. The only other football players to have matched or exceeded that number are Bruce Matthews, Tony Gonzalez, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady, who is the only NFL player to have played more times in the Pro Bowl, with 15 selections.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1969–1974) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 5 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | The Undefeated | John Wayne, Andrew V. McLaglen | 119 min | Color | ||
| 1974 | Little House On The Prairie | National Broadcasting Company, Inc | 96 min | Color | sound |