Eric Christian Olsen
Birth Name:
Eric Christian Olsen
Birth Place:
Eugene, Oregon, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer
Fast Facts
- Was nominated for the 2000 Young Artist Award for best performance in a TV Series
- Attended Hope College in Holland, Mich․, but decided to leave his studies to pursue a career in show business
- Attended Le Cordon Bleu culinary school for a time
- 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
- David Paul Olsen, Eric's brother, is his stunt double in films
- In high school, Olsen was a highly regarded hockey player
- Staff writer for Bettendorf High School's newspaper, "The Growl," his senior year
- Won roles in almost every high school musical for 4 years
Awards
- 2000Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Young Ensemble:Nominated
- 2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Chemistry:Nominated
- 2004Razzie Award - Worst Screen Couple:Nominated
- 2014Prism Award - Male Performance in a Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline:Nominated
- 2025Gotham TV Award - Breakthrough Drama Series:Nominated