Maria Olsen

Maria Olsen
Born (1966-07-22) July 22, 1966
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Residence Los Angeles, California, US
Occupation Actress, film producer
Years active 2005–present

Maria Olsen (born 1966) is a South African film producer and actress known for her many roles in horror films. These include Paranormal Activity 3,[1] The Lords of Salem,[2] Gore Orphanage, and Starry Eyes.[3] Non-horror roles include Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.[2]

Career

Olsen has appeared in over 100 roles since 2005.[4] Many of these are supporting roles, which she credits as allowing her to work on more projects than actors who focus primarily on leading roles.[2] She says her favorite roles have been in African Gothic, Percy Jackson, Die-ner (Get It?), The Haunting of Whaley House, and Live-In Fear, which was the first film she produced.[5]

In 2011, she founded the production company MOnsterworks66.[6]

Personal life

Olsen was born on July 22, 1966, in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.[7] She came to America in January 2005.[8] Her hobbies include reading and knitting.[5] She is out as a lesbian.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Beard, Lanford (2011-12-17). "Best of 2011 (Behind the Scenes): 'Creepy Woman' Maria Olsen talks scaring audiences in 'Paranormal Activity 3'". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  2. 1 2 3 "Talking With The Dead: 13 Questions with Maria Olsen". Horror Society. 2013-06-02. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  3. ↑ Hallam, Scott (2015-02-15). "Starry Eyes (Blu-ray / DVD)". Dread Central. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  4. ↑ Abley, Sean (2014-10-07). "Gay of the Dead: Maria Olsen, Part One". Fangoria. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  5. 1 2 Martin, Todd (2012-10-01). "Interview: Maria Olsen". HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  6. ↑ White, Ian (2014-08-20). "Frightfest interview: Another star Maria Olsen". Movie Ramblings. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  7. ↑ Vaughan, William Mortensen (2014-03-07). "Interview with Maria Olsen". La Libertad. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  8. ↑ "Deadly Beauty: Horror's Scream Queens and Rising Talent: Maria Olsen". Horror Society. 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  9. ↑ Abley, Sean (2014-10-08). "Gay of the Dead: Maria Olsen, Part Two". Fangoria. Retrieved 2015-09-25.

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