Eric Christian Olsen

Eric Christian Olsen is a famous actor as well as a producer. He is best known for playing Detective Marty Deeks’ role in the NCIS: Los Angeles television series. Equally important, he has portrayed the character of Austin in the Not Another Teen Movie film. Since 1997, Eric Christian Olsen has made different appearances in various movies and television series. Additionally, over the years, he has also produced films and TV series. Consequently, he has become famous and also amassed a considerable net worth.

Well, how well do you know about Eric Christian Olsen? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Eric Christian Olsen’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Eric Christian Olsen to date.

Biography and Early Life

Eric was born in 1977 on 31^st May. His place of birth was Eugene, Oregon but grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. He was born to Jeanne Olsen and David V. Olsen. His mother is a non-denominational chaplain whereas his father is an English professor at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Besides teaching, he also serves as its coach of cross country and head track.

Eric Christian Olsen is not an only child. After all, he has an older brother by the name David. If a need arises, he plays his stunt double. Interestingly, David is the husband of Eric’s co-star in NCIS: Los Angeles, Daniela Ruah.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Eric Christian Olsen in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Eric Christian Olsen’s age is 44 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 31 May 1977. Though, he is 6′ 1″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 169 lbs in Pound and 77kg in Kilograms.

Education

Eric Christian Olsen studies began at Bettendorf Middle and High School. After all, he grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa. While studying, he concentrated a lot on the likes of sports, Chinese and Japanese. Upon graduation, Olsen decided to further his studies. That explains why he later attended Hope College and Pepperdine University. He learnt to improve from the ComedySportz Quad Cities as well.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Eric Christian Olsen’s wife is an actress, Sarah Wright. The two got engaged in October 2011. The following year, on 23^rd June, the couple tied the knot, and the wedding ceremony took place in a venue not far from Jackson Hole, Wyoming. They have three children comprising of a son and two daughters.

Olsen welcomed his firstborn, a bouncing baby in 2013 on 16^th August, and gave him the name, Wyatt Oliver Olsen. As for the daughters, Esme Olivia Olsen and Winter Olivia Olsen, they were born in 2016 9^th August and 2020 15^th September, respectively.

Besides being marred, Olsen and Wright also work together. For instance, they made an appearance on House Hunters in 2015 together with his mother, Jeanne. The two are also members of the Environmental Media Awards’ Board of Directors.

Is Eric Christian Olsen Gay?

The sexual orientation of Eric Christian Olsen is straight. He is a family man who has been married two his beautiful wife since October 2011. There is not even a rumor that would suggest that he is gay or bisexual. That has been the case before and after his marriage. The couple, Olsen and Wright,  lives happily with their three children.

Professional Career

Initially, Eric Christian Olsen did local theatre performances. In 1999, Olsen got his first starring role to portray a character in Arthur’s Quest. Not long before that, he had a role in ER as a dying burn victim. Before landing the starring role of Cameron Green in Get Real, he had made an appearance in Black Cat Run.

His other appearances were in The Last Kiss, License to Wed, Beerfest, Tru Calling, and Cellular. He appeared as Jake in The Hot Chick, Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd, and Sully in The Loop. In 2009, he had roles in Funny or Die and Community. He played a starring role in The Thing in 2011.

Currently, he plays a role in NCIS: Los Angeles as LAPD Detective Marty Deeks. He is also a cast of Nicholas Ryan Howard’s Mortal Enemy Audio Book. He owns the Cloud Nine Productions production company. Besides, he is the executive producer of both Andy Irons: Kissed by God and Woke. He has also produced Bald and written an episode of NCIS: Los Angeles.

Awards

As much as Eric Christian Olsen is yet to receive an award, he has been a nominee on several occasions. Some of the nominations were for a Youth Artist Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Entertainment Industries Council’s Prism Awards and Razzie Awards. The categories included Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Ensemble, Choice Movie Chemistry, Worst Screen Couple and Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Eric Christian Olsen in 2021

As of 2021, Eric Christian Olsen net worth is approximately $15 million. That’s understandable since he has been working for more than two decades. Over the years, Olsen has made appearances in many films and television series. In addition to that, he has worked as a producer on several occasions. Last but not least, he also makes money through voice acting. With all the income-generating activities, Olsen has amassed such a great net worth.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• Eric Christian Olsen started acting in 1997
• He has been portraying the role of LAPD Detective Marty Deeks in NCIS: Los Angeles since 2010
• Initially, for its first season, he was part of the recurring cast
• Ever since season 2, he has been part of the main cast
• As a matter of fact, Eric was the writer of its 10^thepisode of season 11
• His co-star in the NCIS: Los Angeles is his sister-in-law
• Olsen is also a philanthropist working closely with the Hats Off for Cancer charity. Olsen serves as its spokesperson as well as one of the members of its Honorary Board

Eric Christian Olsen has proved to be a talented actor and producer over time. He has managed to remain relevant for quite a long time. With each portrayal of a particular character, he proves to his fans that he is worth watching. Consequently, he has made an excellent name for himself. In addition to fame, he has also become wealthy with an incredible net worth.