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James Olson was born on 8 October, 1930 in Evanston, Illinois, USA, is an actor,soundtrack. Discover James Olson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 69 years old?

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Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 8 October, 1930
Birthday 8 October
Birthplace Evanston, Illinois, USA
Date of death 1999
Died Place Illinois, USA
Nationality United States

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James Olson Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, James Olson height is 6' 4" (1.93 m) .

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Height 6' 4" (1.93 m)
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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James Olson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Olson worth at the age of 69 years old? James Olson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated James Olson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1930

Born on October 8, 1930, in Evanston, Illinois, tall (6'3"), reedy, sensitively-looking blond James Olson was the son of LeRoy Olson, an engineer. He made his stage debut at age 12 as "Hans Brinker" in the Evanston Children's Theatre production of "Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates. " He received a BS degree in Speech from Northwestern University before serving in the U. S.

1952

Army as a military policeman in 1952 for a two-year stint. A Chicago-based stage actor before moving to New York, James studied with Lee Strasberg and made his Broadway debut in "The Young and Beautiful. " Throughout the late 50's and 60's he continued to find poignant Broadway roles in "J. B.

1956

Making a strong TV debut playing baseball legend Mickey Mantle on a 1956 "Kraft Theatre" production, James' film career began with the forgettable action drama The Sharkfighters (1956), and appeared in better roles in the film noir drama The Strange One (1957) and the Chekhov classic The Three Sisters (1966) (as Baron Tuzbach, his Broadway stage role).

1958

" (1958), "Romulus" (1962), "The Chinese Prime Minister" (1964), "The Three Sisters" (1964) and "Of Love Remembered" (1967).

1966

The 1966 musical misfire "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (aka "Holly Golightly"), which starred Mary Tyler Moore and Richard Chamberlain and featured James in a secondary role, closed just before it reached Broadway.

1968

Better yet, he showed an understated power in his performance as Joanne Woodward's suitor in the Oscar-nominated picture Rachel, Rachel (1968), which gained him the best reviews of his cinematic career.

1971

This was followed by a prime scientist role in the classic sci-fi thriller The Andromeda Strain (1971). It appeared James had finally earned his stripes with these critically-applauded movie roles, but his taciturn personality kept audiences at bay. He continued on impressively with stage roles in "The Glass Menagerie," "The Crucible," "A Safe Place," "Twelve Dreams" and "Winterplay.

" Despite numerous TV-movie roles in Paper Man (1971), Incident on a Dark Street (1973), A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1974), The Sex Symbol (1974), The Missiles of October (1974), The Family Nobody Wanted (1975), Someone I Touched (1975), Strange New World (1975), Law and Order (1976) and The Spell (1977), and regular dramatic guest appearances on such popular TV series as "Medical Center," "The Bold Ones," "Gunsmoke," "Bonanza," "Police Story," "The F. B. I. ," "Mannix," "Harry O," "Maude," "Lou Grant," "Hawaii Five-0" and "Battlestar Galactica," major stardom proved elusive.