Eric Christian Olsen Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for the 2000 Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV Series
• Attended Le Cordon Bleu culinary school for a time
• Attended Hope College in Holland, Mich․, but decided to leave his studies to pursue a career in show business
• Olsen attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif․, as a pre-med student
• Although Olsen is an Oregon state native, he grew up in Bettendorf, Iowa
• Staff writer for Bettendorf High School's newspaper, "The Growl," his senior year
• Won roles in almost every high school musical for 4 years
• David Paul Olsen, Eric's brother, is his stunt double in films
• In high school, Olsen was a highly regarded hockey player