James Olson

James Olson

Deceased · Born: Oct 8, 1930 · Died: Apr 17, 2022

Personal Details

BornOct 8, 1930 Evanston, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • LeRoy Olson
  • Florence M. Nelson
Relatives
  • LeRoy Raymond Olson Jr. (Sibling)

Biography

James Olson, a renowned American actor, came into the world on October 8, 1930, and would later bid farewell to this mortal coil on April 17, 2022.

Before venturing into the spotlight as a celebrated thespian, Olson donned the uniform of a military policeman within the United States Army, serving from 1952 until 1954.

Olson's introduction to the world of filmmaking commenced in the year 1956, marking the beginning of his illustrious career, which would unfold with his inaugural appearance in the cinematic production "The Sharkfighters". This milestone would serve as a precursor to his subsequent participation in a plethora of feature films and television shows, a testament to his enduring presence in the entertainment industry. Over the course of several decades, from the mid-1950s to the eventual conclusion of his professional journey in 1990, Olson's remarkable career would leave an indelible mark on the world of cinema.

**Next person biography**

Noted American stage actor, Edward Asner, showcased his remarkable versatility by taking on a diverse array of roles in various Broadway productions throughout his illustrious career.

Notable among his many film credits is the Academy Award-nominated "Rachel, Rachel" (1968),where he shared the screen with the talented Joanne Woodward. In addition to his work in cinema, Olson's television appearances were numerous and diverse, featuring guest roles on a wide range of popular shows.

Olson's remarkable portfolio of performances serves as a vivid illustration of his unwavering commitment to the art of acting, a dedication that has allowed him to consistently showcase his remarkable skill and versatility as a thespian.

Career

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1988
Rachel River
Rachel River as Jack Canon
{"id":173175,"title":"One Police Plaza","year":"1986","character":"Whitney Zangline","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-police-plaza","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173175.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173175.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
One Police Plaza
One Police Plaza as Whitney Zangline
{"id":6242,"title":"Commando","year":"1985","character":"Major General Franklin Kirby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/commando","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qbbb8gctto0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5qbbb8gctto0.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Commando
Commando as Major General Franklin Kirby
{"id":162157,"title":"The Parade","year":"1984","character":"Andy Janacek","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-parade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162157.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162157.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
The Parade
The Parade as Andy Janacek
{"id":6882,"title":"Amityville II: The Possession","year":"1982","character":"Father Adamsky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/amityville-ii-the-possession","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/360qtrbg22v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/360qtrbg22v0.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":3684,"title":"Ragtime","year":"1981","character":"Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ragtime","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_3684.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_3684.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Ragtime
Ragtime as Father
{"id":85910,"title":"Cave in!","year":"1980","character":"Tom Arlen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cave-in-1983-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85910.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85910.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
Cave in!
Cave in! as Tom Arlen
{"id":80775,"title":"The Silent Lovers","year":"1980","character":"Victor Seastrom","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-silent-lovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80775.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80775.jpg"},"released":1}
The Silent Lovers
The Silent Lovers as Victor Seastrom
{"id":81150,"title":"The Mafu Cage","year":"1978","character":"David","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-mafu-cage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81150.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81150.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
{"id":64289,"title":"The Spell","year":"1977","character":"Glenn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-spell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64289.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64289.jpg"},"released":1}
1977
The Spell
The Spell as Glenn
{"id":10177,"title":"The Bionic Woman","year":1977,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-bionic-woman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10177.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10177.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":186051,"title":"Law and Order","year":"1976","character":"Insp. Ed Shea","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/law-and-order-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186051.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186051.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Law and Order
Law and Order as Insp. Ed Shea
{"id":164418,"title":"The Family Nobody Wanted","year":"1975","character":"Carl Doss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-family-nobody-wanted","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164418.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
{"id":64515,"title":"Someone I Touched","year":"1975","character":"Sam Hyatt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/someone-i-touched","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64515.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64515.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64525,"title":"Strange New World","year":"1975","character":"Surgeon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strange-new-world","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64525.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10208,"title":"Wonder Woman","year":1975,"character":"Wotan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wonder-woman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/69eess7fp8a0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/69eess7fp8a0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10258,"title":"Maude","year":1975,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/maude","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4d3pslffc230.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4d3pslffc230.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81616,"title":"Manhunter","year":"1974","character":"Walt Hovis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/manhunter-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81616.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81616.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Manhunter
Manhunter as Walt Hovis
{"id":164714,"title":"The Sex Symbol","year":"1974","character":"Calvin Bernard","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sex-symbol","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164714.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164714.jpg"},"released":1}
The Sex Symbol
The Sex Symbol as Calvin Bernard
{"id":191509,"title":"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn","year":"1974","character":"McShane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-tree-grows-in-brooklyn-1974","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_191509.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_191509.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":102474,"title":"Incident on a Dark Street","year":"1973","character":"Joe Dubbs","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/incident-on-a-dark-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_102474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_102474.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":165056,"title":"Legend in Granite","year":"1973","character":"Mas McGee","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/legend-in-granite","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165056.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165056.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8655,"title":"Ironside","year":1973,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/ironside-1967","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8655.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":64881,"title":"The Groundstar Conspiracy","year":"1972","character":"Senator Stanton","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-groundstar-conspiracy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64881.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64881.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Groundstar Conspiracy
The Groundstar Conspiracy as Senator Stanton
{"id":1878,"title":"The Streets of San Francisco","year":1972,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-streets-of-san-francisco","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_1878.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":1070,"title":"Columbo","year":1972,"character":"Paul Rifkin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/columbo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5206ngri7lg0.jpg"},"released":1}
Columbo
Columbo as Paul Rifkin
{"id":10405,"title":"Gunsmoke","year":1972,"character":"Bede Stalcup","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gunsmoke","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg"},"released":1}
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Bede Stalcup
{"id":12009,"title":"The Andromeda Strain","year":"1971","character":"Dr. Mark Hall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-andromeda-strain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7har3s20r1u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7har3s20r1u0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
The Andromeda Strain
The Andromeda Strain as Dr. Mark Hall
{"id":24240,"title":"Wild Rovers","year":"1971","character":"Joe Billings","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wild-rovers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/100enbkur6k8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/100enbkur6k8.jpg"},"released":1}
Wild Rovers
Wild Rovers as Joe Billings
{"id":165374,"title":"Paper Man","year":"1971","character":"Art Fletcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paper-man-1971","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165374.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165374.jpg"},"released":1}
Paper Man
Paper Man as Art Fletcher
{"id":10275,"title":"Cannon","year":1971,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/cannon","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10275.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":8645,"title":"Hawaii Five-O","year":1971,"character":"Mariss","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/hawaii-five-o","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8645.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8645.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":86681,"title":"Crescendo","year":"1970","character":"Georges Ryman \/ Jacques Ryman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crescendo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86681.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86681.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Crescendo
Crescendo as Georges Ryman / Jacques Ryman
{"id":22708,"title":"Moon Zero Two","year":"1969","character":"Capt. William H. Kemp","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moon-zero-two","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22708.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22708.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Moon Zero Two
Moon Zero Two as Capt. William H. Kemp
{"id":23730,"title":"Rachel, Rachel","year":"1968","character":"Nick Kazlik","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rachel-rachel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23730.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23730.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
Rachel, Rachel
Rachel, Rachel as Nick Kazlik
{"id":23985,"title":"The Stalking Moon","year":"1968","character":"Cavalry Officer (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-stalking-moon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_23985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_23985.jpg"},"released":1}
The Stalking Moon
The Stalking Moon as Cavalry Officer (uncredited)
{"id":166939,"title":"The Three Sisters","year":"1966","character":"Baron Tuzenbach","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-three-sisters-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166939.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166939.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
The Three Sisters
The Three Sisters as Baron Tuzenbach
{"id":166956,"title":"NET Playhouse","year":"1966","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/net-playhouse-1966","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166956.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166956.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":117544,"title":"The Strange One","year":"1957","character":"Roger Gatt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-strange-one","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_117544.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_117544.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Strange One
The Strange One as Roger Gatt
{"id":10484,"title":"Have Gun - Will Travel","year":1957,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/have-gun-will-travel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10484.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66930,"title":"The Sharkfighters","year":"1956","character":"Ens. Harold Duncan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sharkfighters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66930.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66930.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
The Sharkfighters
The Sharkfighters as Ens. Harold Duncan