Merlin Olsen

Acting

Born September 15, 1940 · Logan, Utah, USA

Merlin Jay Olsen (September 15, 1940 – March 11, 2010) was an American professional football player, announcer, and actor. For his entire 15-year professional football career (1962 - 1976), he was a d…

Known for

Little House on the Prairie

1974

Petticoat Junction

1963

Shindig!

1964

Monday Night Football

1970

Monday Night Football

1970

Monday Night Football

1970

The Brian Keith Show

1972

Father Murphy

1981

Acting(17)

2022Joe Montana: Cool Under PressureSelf (archive footage)

1988Aaron's WayAaron Miller

1986Fathers and Sons