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Eric Christian Olsen, actor
Actor

Eric Christian Olsen: Movies & Box Office

films
19
on screen
1998–2020
box office
$76.5M
average score
75
Born
May 31, 1977 (age 49)
Birthplace
Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Actor, Producer
Years active
1997-present
Spouses
Sarah Wright
Children
3
Known for

The Best Eric Christian Olsen Movies

The highest-rated films Eric Christian Olsen is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The Place of No Words (2019) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Eric Christian Olsen's Career in Numbers

Eric Christian Olsen's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Eric Christian Olsen works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Black Cat Run (1998) to The Place of No Words (2020), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Eric Christian Olsen Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 2
  2. 2000s 6
  3. 2010s 10
  4. 2020s 1

The 2010s were Eric Christian Olsen's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Eric Christian Olsen Movies by Genre

  • Drama 5
  • Comedy 4
  • Sci-Fi 2
  • Animation 2
  • Action 2
  • Biography 1
  • Adventure 1
  • Tv movie 1
  • Thriller 1

Drama is the genre Eric Christian Olsen has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of comedy (4).

Eric Christian Olsen Career Milestones

First film
Black Cat Run 1998
Biggest box office hit
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd $39.3M worldwide
Best-rated film
The Place of No Words Movie Echo Score 78
Newest film
The Place of No Words 2020
19 credits

Eric Christian Olsen Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Eric Christian Olsen is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 75. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Eric Christian Olsen?

Eric Christian Olsen was born in Eugene, Oregon, U.S. in 1977 and is 49 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Eric Christian Olsen is an accomplished American actor, best known for his distinct portrayals of roles such as Investigator Marty Deeks in NCIS: Los Angeles, Austin in the film Not Another Teen Movie, and Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Born on May 31, 1977, in Eugene, Oregon, his passion for acting led him in various directions. It recalled that he had accrued great skill in improvisation while training with ComedySportz Quad Cities before he eventually integrated the cast. He also cultivated his talents through numerous local theater performances.

Olsen's career started with the title role in the 1999 TV movie Arthur's Quest. His next significant part was in the Fox TV series Get Real, playing Cameron Green. Progressing swiftly, Olsen made his transition onto the big screen in the film Pearl Harbor. His trajectory of unique roles continued as he played Detective Marty Deeks on the CBS show NCIS: Los Angeles and starred in the science-fiction horror film The Thing. Apart from his active acting career, Olsen took the leap to work behind the camera. In 2014, he produced a short film titled 'Bald,' further contributed as an executive producer for Andy Irons: Kissed by God in 2018 and a Hulu show 'Woke' in 2019.

Works with

Who Eric Christian Olsen Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Eric Christian Olsen shares the most films with. Henry Winkler comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Stephen Stanton (4).

FAQ

Eric Christian Olsen: Questions & Answers

How many movies Eric Christian Olsen has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Eric Christian Olsen been in?

Eric Christian Olsen is credited on 19 films, from 1998 to 2020. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Eric Christian Olsen's highest-grossing movie?

Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003) is Eric Christian Olsen's biggest box office hit, with $39.3M worldwide, ahead of Fired Up! (2009) ($18.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Eric Christian Olsen's movies have made $76.5M.

Eric Christian Olsen's biggest hits

What is the best Eric Christian Olsen movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Eric Christian Olsen's best-rated film is The Place of No Words (2019) with a score of 78, followed by Battle of the Sexes (2017) (77).

Best Eric Christian Olsen movies, ranked

How old is Eric Christian Olsen?

Eric Christian Olsen is 49 years old, born on May 31, 1977 in Eugene, Oregon, U.S..

What is Eric Christian Olsen's newest movie?

The most recent film on Eric Christian Olsen's filmography is The Place of No Words (2020).

Who does Eric Christian Olsen work with most often?

Eric Christian Olsen shares the most films with Henry Winkler (4 films), Stephen Stanton (4 films) and Fred Tatasciore (4 films).

The Best Eric Christian Olsen Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 19 credits.

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