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Merlin Olsen Facts
| Sign | Virgo |
| Born |
Sep 15, 1940 Logan, UT |
| Died |
Mar 11, 2010 Duarte, CA |
| Age | Died at 69 |
| Total Facts | 11 |
Along with biological brother Phil, member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. Both have been inducted into the Order of Constantine, the Fraternity's highest honor; they are also both Significant Sigs.
Does the voice-over for FTD commercials, as well as commercials for syndicated airings of "The X-Files."
Gave up acting in 1988.
Graduated Utah State University in 1962.
High school debate partner was astrophysicist Kip Thorne.
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1980.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1982.
Older brother of Phil Olsen; the brothers played together with the Los Angeles Rams from 1971-1974.
Played defensive tackle for Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League, 1962-1976.
Underwent three courses of chemotherapy in 2009 after being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Was original member of the Los Angeles Rams "Fearsome Foursome"