Ken Olin

Acting

Ken Olin

Born July 30, 1954 · Chicago, Illinois, USA (age 72)

His dark, sincere good looks were steadily put to use on the small screen during the 80s, but, in retrospect, actor Ken Olin will probably be considered more of a major force behind the camera. Born in Chicago, Ken went to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and headed for Hollywood in the late 70s. After the typical route of bit parts, he started moving up in leaps and bounds on TV's t…

Known For

Ghost StoryGhost Story · 1981
Ghost Story
★ 6.01981
MovieHorrorDrama
Four successful elderly gentlemen, members of the Chowder Society, share a gruesome, 50-year-old secret. When one of Edward Wanderley's twin sons dies in a bizarre accident, the group begins to see a pattern of frightening events developing.
White Fang 2: Myth of the White WolfWhite Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf · 1994
White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf
★ 6.91994
MovieAdventureFamily
A boy and his dog, White Fang, must try to save the noble Haida tribe from evil white men in turn-of-the-century Alaska.
Queens LogicQueens Logic · 1991
Queens Logic
★ 5.81991
MovieComedyDrama
When childhood friends Al, Dennis and Eliot get together for Ray's wedding, which may or may not happen, they end up on a roller-coaster ride through reality. During one tumultuous, crazy weekend, they face adulthood and each other with new found maturity and discover what Queens Logic is all about. This comedy takes a look at friendship, loyalty, and love.
In Pursuit of HonorIn Pursuit of Honor · 1995
In Pursuit of Honor
★ 5.81995
MovieWesternTV Movie
To save a group of horses slated to be destroyed by the US Cavalry, a group of officers rebel and begin a journey towards Canada to save themselves and the mounts.
'Til There Was You'Til There Was You · 1997
'Til There Was You
★ 4.11997
MovieComedyRomance
Two strangers, whose paths are always crossing, finally meet when fate steps in. It took them twenty years to fall in love at first sight.
The Advocate's DevilThe Advocate's Devil · 1997
The Advocate's Devil
★ 5.91997
MovieCrimeDrama
A charismatic basketball star (Holt McCallany) is accused of rape. A lawyer (Ken Olin) in need of a big win is brought in to get the star off. The lawyer wins the case, but along the way he discovers that the player may not be as innocent as he leads on to the public. Then things get worse when he discovers the player has led his teen-age daughter to a hotel room for a "special" birthday party for her.
Doing Time on Maple DriveDoing Time on Maple Drive · 1992
Doing Time on Maple Drive
★ 5.11992
MovieDramaTV Movie
Yale scholar Matt Carter introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison, to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly. However, it isn't long before Allison learns that Matt has lied to her about his relatives to mask their failures and dysfunctions. His brother, Tim, flunked out of school and developed a drinking problem, and Matt struggles to keep his own troubling secret from his less than tolerant parents.
A Stoning in Fulham CountyA Stoning in Fulham County · 1988
A Stoning in Fulham County
★ 5.51988
MovieCrimeDrama
Religious beliefs clash with the law when an Amish infant is killed in a rural community.

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thirtysomethingthirtysomething · 1987
thirtysomething
★ 6.31987
SeriesDrama
Thirtysomething is an American television drama about a group of baby boomers in their late thirties. It was created by Marshall Herskovitz and Edward Zwick for MGM/UA Television Group and The Bedford Falls Company, and aired on ABC. It premiered in the U.S. on September 29, 1987. It lasted four seasons, with the last of its 85 episodes airing on May 28, 1991. The title of the show was designed as thirtysomething by Kathie Broyles, who combined the words of the original title, Thirty Something. In 1997, "The Go Between" and "Samurai Ad Man" were ranked #22 on TV Guide′s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. In 2002, Thirtysomething was ranked #19 on TV Guide′s 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time, and in 2013 TV Guide ranked it #10 in its list of The 60 Greatest Dramas of All Time.

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