Ken Olin
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Ken Olin (born July 30, 1954) is an American actor, director and producer. He first became well known for his starring role on the television series thirtysomething, but is now a prolific television producer and director.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Career
As an actor, Olin played Michael Steadman on thirtysomething (1987–1991). He was also noted for his performance as Detective Harry Garibaldi on Hill Street Blues. Olin has also performed in a number of television programs including Alias (as David McNeil), Falcon Crest and Murder, She Wrote.
He is also known for his work as a director, most recently of the television program, Alias (for which he as also served as co-executive producer and producer). He has worked with actress Lena Olin (no relation) and Jennifer Garner on Alias. In addition, he has directed episodes of The West Wing, Felicity, Judging Amy, Freaks and Geeks, thirtysomething and Brothers & Sisters.
[edit] Personal life
Olin was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from The Putney School in Putney, Vermont in 1972, then completed his college career at the University of Pennsylvania. He is married to his thirtysomething co-star, Patricia Wettig with whom he has a son, Clifford and daughter, Roxanne. Olin is Jewish.[1]
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[edit] External links
- Ken Olin at the Internet Movie Database
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