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 Name | Merlin Olsen |
| Net Worth | $3 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 15, 1940 |
| Died | March 11, 2010, Duarte, California, United States |
| Place Of Birth | Logan, Utah, USA |
| Height | 1.96 m |
| Weight | 122 kg |
| Profession | Actor, Sports commentator, American football player, Pitchman |
| Work Position | Merlin Olsen—awards and honors |
| Education | Utah State University |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Susan Wakley |
| Children | Kelly Olsen, Nathan Olsen, Jill Olsen |
| Parents | Lynn Jay Olsen, Merle Barrus Olsen |
| Siblings | Phil Olsen, Orrin Olsen, Clark Olsen, Lorraine Elzinga, Colleen Davis, Winona Barrett, Gwen Saltern, Ramona Whitaker |
| Nicknames | Merlin Olsen, Olsen, Merlin |
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| Nominations | Heisman Trophy |
| Movies | Time Bomb, Mitchell, The Undefeated, Juggler of Notre Dame |
| TV Shows | Aaron's Way, Father Murphy, Little House on the Prairie, NFL on NBC, Fathers and Sons, Rose Bowl broadcasters |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | One of life's most painful moments comes when we must admit that we didn't do our homework, that we are not prepared. |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gave up acting in 1988. |
| 2 | Underwent three courses of chemotherapy in 2009 after being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. |
| 3 | Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980. |
| 4 | High school debate partner was astrophysicist Kip Thorne. |
| 5 | Along 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. |
| 6 | Does the voice-over for FTD commercials, as well as commercials for syndicated airings of "The X-Files." |
| 7 | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982. |
| 8 | Played defensive tackle for Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League, 1962-1976. |
| 9 | Graduated Utah State University in 1962. |
| 10 | Was original member of the Los Angeles Rams "Fearsome Foursome" |
| 11 | Older brother of Phil Olsen; the brothers played together with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1974. |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle of Love | 1988 | TV Movie | Aaron Miller |
| Aaron's Way | 1988 | TV Series | Aaron Miller |
| Fathers and Sons | 1986 | TV Series | Buddy Landau |
| Time Bomb | 1984 | TV Movie | Jake Calahan |
| Father Murphy | 1981-1983 | TV Series | John Michael Murphy |
| The Juggler of Notre Dame | 1982 | TV Movie | Jonas |
| Little House on the Prairie | 1977-1981 | TV Series | Jonathan Garvey |
| Walking Tall | 1981 | TV Series | Webb McClain |
| The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story | 1980 | TV Movie | Todd Simms |
| A Fire in the Sky | 1978 | TV Movie | Stan Webster |
| Mitchell | 1975 | Benton | |
| Police Surgeon | 1974 | TV Series | |
| Kung Fu | 1973 | TV Series | Perlee Skowrin |
| Something Big | 1971 | Sgt. Fitzsimmons | |
| One More Train to Rob | 1971 | Eli Jones | |
| Petticoat Junction | 1970 | TV Series | Merlin Fergus |
| The Undefeated | 1969 | Little George |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tim McCarver Show | 2003 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 1997 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Michael Landon | 1997 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| One on One with John Tesh | 1991 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1991 | TV Special | Himself - Presenter: Michael Landon Tribute |
| Michael Landon: Memories with Laughter and Love | 1991 | Video documentary | Himself |
| Children's Miracle Network Telethon | 1990 | TV Special | Himself - Co-Host |
| Hee Haw | 1990 | TV Series | Himself |
| The NFL on CBS | 1968-1990 | TV Series | Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle / Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive End / ... |
| 1990 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl | 1990 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| The Pat Sajak Show | 1989 | TV Series | Himself |
| Super Bowl XXIII | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1988 AFC Championship Game | 1989 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1989 Sunkist Fiesta Bowl | 1989 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| The NFL on NBC | 1975-1988 | TV Series | Himself - Color Commentator / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle |
| 1987 AFC Championship Game | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1988 Rose Bowl | 1988 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| Hour Magazine | 1987 | TV Series | Himself |
| 1986 AFC Championship Game | 1987 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1987 Rose Bowl | 1987 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration | 1986 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
| Super Bowl XX | 1986 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1985 AFC Championship Game | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1986 Rose Bowl | 1986 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1984 AFC Championship Game | 1985 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1985 Rose Bowl | 1985 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1983 AFC Championship Game | 1984 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1984 Rose Bowl | 1984 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| Super Bowl XVII | 1983 | TV Movie | Himself - Announcer |
| Bob Hope's All-Star Super Bowl Party | 1983 | TV Special | Himself |
| 1982 AFC Championship Game | 1983 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1983 Rose Bowl | 1983 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| Champions of American Sport | 1983 | TV Movie documentary | Himself - Host |
| 1981 AFC Championship Game | 1982 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1982 Rose Bowl | 1982 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Look at the Fall Season: It's Still Free and Worth It! | 1981 | TV Special | |
| Super Bowl XV | 1981 | TV Special | Himself - Game Analyst |
| 1980 AFC Championship Game | 1981 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1981 Rose Bowl | 1981 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| CHiPs | 1980 | TV Series | Himself |
| 1979 AFC Championship Game | 1980 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1980 Rose Bowl | 1980 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| Super Bowl XIII | 1979 | TV Movie | Himself - Announcer |
| 1978 AFC Championship Game | 1979 | TV Special | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1979 Orange Bowl | 1979 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1978 | TV Series | Himself - Actor |
| 1978 Orange Bowl | 1978 | TV Movie | Himself - Color Commentator |
| 1976 NFC Championship Game | 1976 | TV Special | Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle |
| NFL Monday Night Football | 1970-1976 | TV Series | Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle / Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive End |
| 1975 NFC Championship Game | 1976 | TV Special | Himself - Los Angeles Rams Defensive Tackle |
| The Brian Keith Show | 1972 | TV Series | Himself |
| 1971 NFL Pro Bowl | 1971 | TV Special | Himself - NFC Defensive Tackle |
| NFL Films Presents | 1967 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
Father Murphy (1981-1983)
as John Michael Murphy
Little House on the Prairie (1977-1981)
as Jonathan Garvey
The Undefeated (1969)
as Little George
Mitchell (1975)
as Benton