Acting
Gary Olsen
Born November 3, 1957 · London, England, UK
Died September 12, 2000 · aged 42
Gary Olsen was an English actor. Olsen was born in London and lived with an aunt and uncle, after losing both his parents at an early age. He attended the Archbishop Tenison's Church of England School in Kennington. After school he joined various junior stage groups and toured with fringe theatrical companies, such as Incubus, and Lumiere and Son, until late 1976. At this point he immersed himsel…
Known For
Pink Floyd: The Wall · 1982Pink Floyd: The Wall
★ 7.91982
MovieMusicDrama
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover · 1989The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
★ 7.31989
MovieCrimeDrama
When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.
Outland · 1981Outland
★ 6.41981
MovieScience FictionAction
On the sunless moon Io, Marshall William T. O’Niel goes toe-to-toe with the corrupt manager of a mining colony and his gang of roughnecks while investigating a rash of worker suicides.
Party Party · 1983Party Party
★ 4.41983
MovieComedyDrama
It's New Year's Eve. Larry's parents are at the vicarage dance leaving Larry in charge of the house. Big mistake, because Larry's a party animal and tonight he's going to go wild - with a little help from his friends!
Bosses From Hell · 1989Bosses From Hell
1989
Movie
John Cleese training video about bosses.
Up 'n' Under · 1998Up 'n' Under
★ 5.21998
MovieComedy
The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared Amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years. Ex-pro Arthur bets their boss that he could train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament. But to do so he must first get them into shape with the help of the very attractive Hazel Scott.
Paul Calf's Video Diary · 1993Paul Calf's Video Diary
★ 8.01993
MovieComedyTV Movie
Lager lout and philosopher Paul Calf records his video diary over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Accompanied by his friends Fat Bob and Roland and his sister Pauline, he staggers through two days of drinking, fighting and failed sex, in desperate pursuit of his ex-girlfriend, Julie.
Thatcherworld · 1993Thatcherworld
1993
MovieTV Movie
The Jenkins family are selected by a computer to be the first visitors of the nation’s newest and most exciting theme park - Thatcherworld.
Movies
Pink Floyd: The Wall · 1982Pink Floyd: The Wall
★ 7.91982
MovieMusicDrama
A troubled rock star descends into madness in the midst of his physical and social isolation from everyone.
The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover · 1989The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
★ 7.31989
MovieCrimeDrama
When churlish mobster Albert Spica acquires an upscale French restaurant in London, he dines there nightly, effectively scaring off the clientele with his bad manners. His wife, Georgina, is especially disgusted by him, and soon begins an affair with regular guest Michael. Despite their best efforts to keep it secret, Spica learns about their trysts, and he plots a terrible revenge.
Outland · 1981Outland
★ 6.41981
MovieScience FictionAction
On the sunless moon Io, Marshall William T. O’Niel goes toe-to-toe with the corrupt manager of a mining colony and his gang of roughnecks while investigating a rash of worker suicides.
Party Party · 1983Party Party
★ 4.41983
MovieComedyDrama
It's New Year's Eve. Larry's parents are at the vicarage dance leaving Larry in charge of the house. Big mistake, because Larry's a party animal and tonight he's going to go wild - with a little help from his friends!
Bosses From Hell · 1989Bosses From Hell
1989
Movie
John Cleese training video about bosses.
Up 'n' Under · 1998Up 'n' Under
★ 5.21998
MovieComedy
The Cobblers Arms have been the best and most feared Amateur Rugby League team for the past ten years. Ex-pro Arthur bets their boss that he could train a bunch of deadbeats to defeat them in a local rugby sevens tournament. But to do so he must first get them into shape with the help of the very attractive Hazel Scott.
Paul Calf's Video Diary · 1993Paul Calf's Video Diary
★ 8.01993
MovieComedyTV Movie
Lager lout and philosopher Paul Calf records his video diary over New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Accompanied by his friends Fat Bob and Roland and his sister Pauline, he staggers through two days of drinking, fighting and failed sex, in desperate pursuit of his ex-girlfriend, Julie.
Thatcherworld · 1993Thatcherworld
1993
MovieTV Movie
The Jenkins family are selected by a computer to be the first visitors of the nation’s newest and most exciting theme park - Thatcherworld.
Turtle Diary · 1985Turtle Diary
★ 6.31985
MovieDramaComedy
Two separate people, a man and a woman, find something very stirring about the sea turtles in their tank at the London Zoo. They meet and form an odd, but sympathetic camaraderie as they plan to steal two of the turtles and free them into the ocean.
Breaking Glass · 1980Breaking Glass
★ 6.91980
MovieMusicDrama
Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.
The Sender · 1982The Sender
★ 5.61982
MovieHorrorThriller
A disturbed telepathic man is able to transmit his dreams and visions into the minds of the people around him.
Walter and June · 1983Walter and June
★ 6.71983
MovieDramaTV Movie
Sequel to the TV film "Walter". In the United States, the two films have been released together on DVD as a package, called "Loving Walter".
Alice Through the Looking Glass · 1998Alice Through the Looking Glass
★ 5.21998
MovieFamilyFantasy
A modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'Alice through the Looking Glass', which continued on from the popular 'Alice in Wonderland' story. This time Alice is played by the mother, who falls asleep while reading the the bedtime story to her daughter. Walking through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world. There she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends on her journey across the chessboard countryside onto become a crowned queen.
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service · 1999The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Adventures in the Secret Service
★ 5.21999
MovieActionAdventure
Indy finds that he must enlist the help of Hapsburg royalty when he embarks on a dangerous diplomatic mission through enemy-held Europe into the palace of Emperor Karl of Austria. Endangering his life and the lives of his royal charges, Indy gambles all in a desperate attempt to bring the war more quickly to an end. Then, in chaos-ridden Russia, Indy finds his espionage work once again threatening lives when he infiltrates a group of young Bolsheviks and begins to empathize with their plight. As the country lurches toward revolution, Indy finds himself torn between loyalty to his friends and his military duty.
Loose Connections · 1984Loose Connections
★ 3.81984
MovieRomanceComedy
A woman enlists a man who claims he is gay to accompany her on a long drive to a feminist conference in Munich.
Birth of the Beatles · 1979Birth of the Beatles
★ 6.51979
MovieDramaMusic
The early days of the Fab Four are traced from their bleakest hours as unknowns on Penny Lane in Liverpool to their triumph on "The Ed Sullivan Show."
Underworld · 1985Underworld
★ 4.01985
MovieHorrorAction
When high class hooker Nicole is kidnapped from her brothel, Rich businessman Hugo Motherskille hires her ex love Roy Bain to find her. Investigating the disappearance, he eventually finds traces that lead to Dr. Savary, who has produced a strange white powder that's coveted by a race of deformed human beings who live in the underworld in the sewers below the city.
Metamorphosis · 1987Metamorphosis
★ 7.51987
MovieTV MovieDrama
TV film of Steven Berkoff's stage adaption of Kafka's famous story in which a young man, who is the sole financial supporter of his family, awakes one morning in the form of a giant dung beetle and thereby becomes a nuisance to his family, who must now learn to rely upon themselves.
24 Hours in London · 200024 Hours in London
★ 4.62000
MovieCrimeAction
London gangster Christian has a plan to kill off the opposition, but things get messy when a witness survives.
The Yob · 1988The Yob
1988
MovieComedy
An illegal psychic teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong, and pretentious promo director Patrick gets his genes mixed with those of a football hooligan. Slowly, he begins to change - taking on some undeniably yobbish tendencies.
Bloody Kids · 1980Bloody Kids
★ 6.51980
MovieDramaTV Movie
Two boys pull a Saturday night prank on the police in a seaside British town.
Winter Flight · 1984Winter Flight
★ 6.31984
MovieRomanceDrama
As the Falklands War looms, an RAF recruit falls for a young barmaid, but their romance is quickly complicated with some surprising news.
Woodentop · 1983Woodentop
★ 7.01983
MovieCrimeDrama
It's the first day on the job at Sun Hill police station for probationary P.C. Jim Carver, but by no means an uneventful one…
TV Shows
Top of the Pops · 1964Top of the Pops
★ 6.71964
Series
The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.
Casualty · 1986Casualty
★ 6.21986
SeriesDrama
Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.
Minder · 1979Minder
★ 7.21979
SeriesComedyDrama
Roguish comedy drama following the misadventures of small-time crook Arthur Daley.
Play for Today · 1970Play for Today
★ 6.61970
SeriesDrama
Play for Today is a British television anthology drama series, produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC1 from 1970 to 1984. During the run, more than three hundred programmes, featuring original television plays, and adaptations of stage plays and novels, were transmitted. The individual episodes were between fifty and a hundred minutes in duration.
The Bill · 1984The Bill
★ 6.81984
SeriesCrimeDrama
The daily lives of the men and women at Sun Hill Police Station as they fight crime on the streets of London. From bomb threats to armed robbery and drug raids to the routine demands of policing this ground-breaking series focuses as much on crime as it does on the personal lives of its characters.
The Comic Strip Presents... · 1982The Comic Strip Presents...
★ 7.41982
SeriesComedy
The Comic Strip is a group of British comedians, who do parodies of films, literature and sometimes major events.
An Audience with... · 1978An Audience with...
★ 5.31978
Series
An Audience with... is a British entertainment television show produced by London Weekend Television, in which a host, usually a singer or comedian, performs for an invited audience of celebrity guests, interspersed with questions from the audience, in a light hearted revue/tribute style.
Van der Valk · 1972Van der Valk
★ 6.21972
SeriesDrama
Van der Valk is a British television series that was produced by Thames Television for the ITV network. It starred Barry Foster in the title role as Dutch detective Commissaris "Piet" van der Valk. Based on the characters and atmosphere of the novels of Nicolas Freeling, the first series was shown in 1972.
2Point4 Children · 19912Point4 Children
★ 7.31991
SeriesComedy
They're just your average family. Stressed mum Bill, daft dad Ben, and two troublesome teens. Plus just a few crazy ideas, escapades and mishaps. The classic 90s sitcom.
The Day of the Triffids · 1981The Day of the Triffids
★ 6.51981
SeriesDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
After an unusual meteor shower leaves most of the human population blind, a merchant navy officer must find a way to conquer tall, aggressive plants which are feeding on people and animals.
Prospects · 1986Prospects
★ 7.01986
SeriesDramaComedy
Prospects is a British television comedy drama series that was written by Alan Janes and originally shown on Channel 4 in 1986. Created by Euston Films who had a pedigree of producing successful, gritty drama such as The Sweeney and Minder, it followed the exploits of two East End 'geezer' characters - Jimmy 'Pincy' Pince played by Gary Olsen and Billy played by Brian Bovell and their trials and tribulations of making a living in London's Isle of Dogs.
Comprising 12 episodes Prospects - with a comic slant, dealt with many of the major issues affecting British society at the height of the "Thatcherite" '80's including unemployment, crime, poverty, regeneration, social change and racism.
Prospects gained a cult following and ratings wise it performed well above expectation for Channel 4. At that time Channel Four received a large subsidy from the rival commercial network ITV in exchange for the right to sell airtime; this gave ITV a significant input into the management of the station. The success of Prospects and the fact that it was produced by a subsidiary of the ITV network's largest station Thames Television meant it was moved to a 9pm prime-time repeat slot on ITV in the Spring/Summer of 1987. This fuelled rumours that the network wanted to develop Prospects into a long-running comedy drama series. However despite seeing potential ITV declined the opportunity to develop it beyond the original first series.
Storyboard · 1983Storyboard
★ 8.01983
SeriesDrama
Highly regarded anthology from the 1980s presenting a diverse range of high-quality single dramas that would serve as pilots for possible future series.
Bust · 1987Bust
★ 5.51987
SeriesDrama
Unsuccessful businessman, Neil Walsh, tries to rebuild his life after being made bankrupt.
Health and Efficiency · 1993Health and Efficiency
★ 8.01993
SeriesComedy
Health and Efficiency is a British situation comedy that was originally broadcast from 30 December 1993 to 10 February 1995 on BBC1 for a total of 12 episodes over 2 series. It was written by Andrew Marshall, writer of the sitcom 2point4 children.
The show starred Gary Olsen and Roger Lloyd Pack who both starred in 2point4 children, as well as Victor McGuire and Deborah Norton.
The setting was a hospital and each episode was 30 minutes in length.
If You See God, Tell Him · 1993If You See God, Tell Him
★ 7.51993
SeriesComedy
Following a freak accident, Godfrey Spry develops a 30-second attention span, causing him to take ad slogans literally and leading to chaotic behaviour.