Tye Olson

Tye Olson
Born (1987-05-25) May 25, 1987
Crosby, Minnesota, United States
Nationality American
Occupation Actor, model
Years active 2007–present

Tye Olson is an American actor and model.

Early life

Olson was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, the son of Rebecca Backman and Allen Olson. His mother worked as an interior designer and his father as an engineer. Olson is one of two children. He was educated at Bemidji High School before going on to American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles, where he studied Fashion Design and Marketing. Olson was involved in the arts from a young age. His first stage appearance was in a production of Alice in Wonderland, in his hometown Crosby, Minnesota.

Career

Olson’s film debut was in the 2006 film Watercolors. In 2007 he landed a supporting role in Stewart Wade's Tru Loved. In 2008, he won the Best Actor Award at Outfest for his work in Watercolors. A featured role in the film Brother's War directed by Jerry Buyten followed in 2009. In 2010, Olson guest starred on the HBO TV series United States of Tara as Alex. Since then he has worked on many short films and starred on Japanese television.

Alongside working in film and TV, Olson has appeared in a number of music videos. Notable projects include videos for Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Bring Me The Horizon and Blue October.

Filmography

Personal life

Tye Olson is of mixed American, French Canadian and Norwegian origins. He is openly gay[1] and HIV positive.[2]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ GaydarNation: Interview with Tye Olson
  2. ↑
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