• Name: Eric Christian Olsen
  • Date of Birth: May 31, 1977
  • Place of Birth: Eugene, Oregon
Mini-bio: Whether burning-up the ice as an all-star high school hockey player, studying pre-med at Pepperdine, singing in the all-state chorus or essaying one of many roles on stage, screen, or television, mult... read morei-faceted actor Eric Christian Olsen has worn many hats on his way to celebrity stardom. Born in Eugene, OR, and raised in Bettendorf, IA, Olsen spent most of his early years playing hockey and writing for his high school newspaper, not discovering his love for acting until after graduation, when he landed a commercial role in a television spot for Whitey's Ice Cream Parlor. Olsen was soon actively seeking out both stage and screen roles, and, following his television series debut in Millennium, he had a memorable performance as a burn victim on ER and made his feature debut in Arthur's Quest (1999). Soon drawn in to the millennial teen movie boom, Olsen's career continued to flourish in such films as Pearl Harbor and Not Another Teen Movie (both 2001). Following a starring turn in the 2002 drama Local Boys, the burgeoning actor appeared the same year in the Rob Schneider comedy The Hot Chick. In addition to his film work, Olsen was also the youngest improvisation comedian in the nation for Comedy Sportz, a live comedy show suitable for the entire family. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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[Eric Christian Olsen]
EricEric Christian Olsen was born on May 31, 1977 in Eugene, Oregon, but grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. He is the son of Dr. Paul Olsen, an English professor and head track coach of Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. His mother is a non-denominational chaplain who works in the cancer and AIDS ward in a hospital. Eric also has an older brother.
Eric is probably best known for his role as Austin in Not Another Teen Movie. He also appeared in Rob Schneider's The Hot Chick alongside Anna Faris and Rachel McAdams, before starring as Lloyd in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd and appearing in Cellular with NATM co-star and friend Chris Evans.

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-- He like the band Radiohead

-- He loves to surf
-- He was a highly regarded hockey player in high school
-- He was pre-med at Pepperdine University, and graduated -- In 2002 with a major in Child Psychology and a minor in English Literature.
-- He did improv comedy

-- He is claustrophobic



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Height --> 6'2"
Notable Features
--> Smile, Eyes, Body... o.o
Education --> Graduated from Bettendorf High School
Family
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His dad is an English professor, who teaches African American literature and Holocaust remembrance literature. His mom is a non-denominational chaplain who works in the cancer and AIDS ward in a hospital.
Resides In
--> California

Personal Interests/Hobbies
--> Surfing
Other --> His first acting job was in a Whitey's ice cream parlor TV commercial. Lost the role of Johnny Storm in The Fantastic Four to his friend and former co-star Chris Evans.

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