James Olson
James Olson
A graduate of Northwestern University, actor James Olson did stage work in and around Chicago before his 1956 film bow in The Sharkfighters. Angular and sandy-haired, Olson was well suited to classical stage roles. In films and on television, it was his lot to portray a long line of understanding husbands, doubting doctors, mystery killers and corporate bigwigs. James Olson garnered some of his best reviews for his performance as Joanne Woodward's autumn romance in Rachel, Rachel (1967), under the direction of Paul Newman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Filmography of James Olson:
- Ragtime with James Cagney , Brad Dourif , Moses Gunn , Elizabeth McGovern , Kenneth McMillan , Pat O'Brien , Donald O'Connor , Mandy Patinkin , Howard E. Jr. Rollins , Mary Steenburgen , Debbie Allen , Norman Mailer , Jeff Daniels , Bessie Love , Samuel L. Jackson , Richard Griffiths , John Ratzenberger , Michael Jeter
James Olson Trivia
When was James Olson born?
James Olson was born on October 8, 1930
Who did James Olson portray in Rachel, Rachel?
James Olson was Nick in Rachel, Rachel
What role did James Olson portray in The Andromeda Strain?
James Olson played Dr. Mark Hall in The Andromeda Strain
What role did James Olson play in Amityville II: The Possession?
James Olson played Father Adamsky in Amityville II: The Possession
Who did James Olson portray in The Mafu Cage?
James Olson was David in The Mafu Cage
Who did James Olson play in Commando?
James Olson was General Kirby in Commando
What role did James Olson portray in Ragtime?
James Olson played Father in Ragtime
Who did James Olson portray in The Parade?
James Olson was Andy Janacek in The Parade
