Eric Christian Olsen

Acting

Eric Christian Olsen

Born May 31, 1977 · Eugene, Oregon, USA (age 49)

Eric Christian Olsen (born May 31, 1977) is an American actor, writer and producer. He is known for his portrayals of Investigator Marty Deeks on the CBS television series NCIS: Los Angeles, Austin in the film Not Another Teen Movie, Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd and as producer/executive producer on the 2024 reboot of Matlock.

Known For

Pearl HarborPearl Harbor · 2001
Pearl Harbor
★ 6.92001
MovieDramaWar
The lifelong friendship between Rafe McCawley and Danny Walker is put to the ultimate test when the two ace fighter pilots become entangled in a love triangle with beautiful Naval nurse Evelyn Johnson. But the rivalry between the friends-turned-foes is immediately put on hold when they find themselves at the center of Japan's devastating attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
The Hot ChickThe Hot Chick · 2002
The Hot Chick
★ 6.42002
MovieComedyFantasy
Not only is Jessica Spencer the most popular girl in school -- she is also the meanest. But things change for the attractive teen when a freak accident involving a cursed pair of earrings and a chance encounter at a gas station causes her to switch bodies with Clive, a sleazy crook. Jessica, in the form of the repulsive Clive, struggles to adjust to this radical alteration and sets out to get her own body back before the upcoming prom.
The Back-Up PlanThe Back-Up Plan · 2010
The Back-Up Plan
★ 6.12010
MovieComedyRomance
When Zoe tires of looking for Mr. Right, she decides to have a baby on her own. But on the day she's artificially inseminated, she meets Stan, who seems to be just who she's been searching for all her life. Now, Zoe has to figure out how to make her two life's dreams fit with each other.
Not Another Teen MovieNot Another Teen Movie · 2001
Not Another Teen Movie
★ 5.82001
MovieComedy
On a bet, a gridiron hero at John Hughes High School sets out to turn a bespectacled plain Jane into a beautiful and popular prom queen in this outrageous send-up of the teen movies of the 1980s and '90s.
The ThingThe Thing · 2011
The Thing
★ 6.32011
MovieHorrorScience Fiction
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
Eagle EyeEagle Eye · 2008
Eagle Eye
★ 6.52008
MovieMysteryThriller
Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman are two strangers whose lives are suddenly thrown into turmoil by a mysterious woman they have never met. Threatening their lives and family, the unseen caller uses everyday technology to control their actions and push them into increasing danger. As events escalate, Jerry and Rachel become the country's most-wanted fugitives and must figure out what is happening to them.
Fired Up!Fired Up! · 2009
Fired Up!
★ 6.12009
MovieComedy
Popular high schoolers and best friends Shawn and Nick decide to ditch football camp for cheerleader camp. For the girls and for the glory.
Battle of the SexesBattle of the Sexes · 2017
Battle of the Sexes
★ 6.72017
MovieDramaComedy
The true story of the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.

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Local BoysLocal Boys · 2002
Local Boys
★ 6.42002
MovieDrama
On Skeet’s twelfth birthday his older brother Randy buys him his first surfboard. Suddenly his summer turns to the endless search for the perfect wave, wild times and beach parties and eventually, finding his own daring adventures when Randy’s attention turns to a girl. Beyond his wildest dreams, Skeet is taken under the wings of surfing legend Jim Wesley who gives Skeet first-hand lessons in hot-dogging. Meanwhile, Randy, still dealing with the loss of his father and trying to fill his shoes, is jealous of Jim’s influence on Skeet and isn’t thrilled when Jim begins a relationship with their single mom. Tangled by the conflict between his brother and his newfound father figure, Skeet retreats to his room while longing to surf.

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