Eric Christian Olsen
Biography
Eric Christian Olsen is an American actor, writer, and producer born on May 31, 1977, in Eugene, Oregon. He is known for his roles as Investigator Marty Deeks on the CBS television series NCIS: Los Angeles, Austin in the film Not Another Teen Movie, and Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. In addition to his acting work, he served as a producer and executive producer on the 2024 reboot of Matlock. With fifty-three known credits in the entertainment industry, Olsen continues his career in television and film.
Career overview
Eric Christian Olsen is an American actor, writer, and producer born on May 31, 1977, in Eugene, Oregon. He has built a diverse career across television and film, accumulating numerous known credits.
On television, he is widely recognized for his portrayal of Investigator Marty Deeks on the CBS television series NCIS: Los Angeles. In addition to his acting work in television, he has expanded his role behind the camera, serving as a producer and executive producer on the 2024 reboot of Matlock.
In feature films, Olsen has taken on several notable comedic roles. He played Austin in the film Not Another Teen Movie and portrayed Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd.
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- Matlock (2024) Executive Producer
- NCISverse: The First 1,000 (2024) as Self
- Woke (2020) Executive Producer
- The Place of No Words (2019) as Eric
- Andy Irons: Kissed by God (2018) Executive Producer
- Steve (2017) as Self
- Battle of the Sexes (2017) as Lornie Kuhle
- Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television (2017) as Eric Christian Olsen
- Sun Dogs (2017) as Thad
- The Relationtrip (2017) as Chippy (voice)
- Band of Robbers (2016) as Sid Sawyer
- Warning Labels (2015) as Thad
- Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012) as Tucker
- The Thing (2011) as Adam Finch
- LEGO Hero Factory: Savage Planet (2011) as William Furno (voice)
- LEGO Hero Factory: Ordeal of Fire (2011) as William Furno (voice)
- Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil (2010) as Wade (voice)
- The Back-Up Plan (2010) as Clive
- LEGO Hero Factory (2010) as William Furno
- Neighbors from Hell (2010)
- LEGO Hero Factory: Rise of the Rookies (2010) as William Furno (voice)
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Marty Deeks
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) Writer
- Community (2009) as Vaughn
- Fired Up! (2009) as Nick Brady
- The Six Wives of Henry Lefay (2009) as Lloyd
- Eagle Eye (2008) as Craig
- Sunshine Cleaning (2008) as Randy
- License to Wed (2007) as Carlisle
- The Comebacks (2007) as Foreign Exchange Student
- Write & Wrong (2007) as Jason 'Krueger' Langdon
- Brothers and Sisters (2006) as Kyle DeWitt
- The Loop (2006) as Sully Sullivan
- Beerfest (2006) as Gunter
- The Last Kiss (2006) as Kenny
- Cellular (2004) as Chad
- Mojave (2004) as Josh
- Tru Calling (2003) as Jensen Ritchie
- Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003) as Lloyd Christmas
- The Hot Chick (2002) as Jake
- Local Boys (2002) as Randy Dobson
- Smallville (2001) as Young Harry Bollston
- 24 (2001) as John Mason
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Gunner
- Not Another Teen Movie (2001) as Austin
- Mean People Suck (2001)
- Get Real (1999) as Cameron Green
- Arthurs Quest (1999) as Artie / King Arthur
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self
- Black Cat Run (1998) as Gas Station Attendant
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Adam Foster (segment "The Viewing")
- ER (1994) as Travis Mitchell
- The Hill as Matt O'Brien