Maria Olsen

Maria Olsen (born July 22, 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]

For the New Zealand painter and sculptor, see Maria Olsen (artist).
Maria Olsen
Born (1966-07-22) July 22, 1966
East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Occupation
  • Actress
  • film producer
Years active2005–present

Early life

Olsen was born on July 22, 1966, in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.[4]

Career

Olsen has appeared in over 100 roles since 2005.[5] 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.[6]

In 2011, she founded the production company MOnsterworks66.[7]

In 2018, Olsen starred in, "The Exorcist: Forbidden Screening," a 4D theater attraction at Warner Bros. "Horror Made Here: A Festival of Frights." The attraction took place inside the Midwest St. Church on the Warner Brothers backlot, and Olsen played the role of the host of the horror attraction, based on the 1973 film, The Exorcist.[8][9]

Personal life

Olsen came to America in January 2005.[10] Her hobbies include reading and knitting.[6] She is out as a lesbian.[11]

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. "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. Vaughan, William Mortensen (2014-03-07). "Interview with Maria Olsen". La Libertad. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  5. Abley, Sean (2014-10-07). "Gay of the Dead: Maria Olsen, Part One". Fangoria. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  6. Martin, Todd (2012-10-01). "Interview: Maria Olsen". HorrorNews.Net. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  7. White, Ian (2014-08-20). "Frightfest interview: Another star Maria Olsen". Movie Ramblings. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  8. https://www.haunting.net/horror-made-here-2018-review/
  9. http://new.hollywoodgothique.com/horror-made-here-2018-review/
  10. "Deadly Beauty: Horror's Scream Queens and Rising Talent: Maria Olsen". Horror Society. 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  11. Abley, Sean (2014-10-08). "Gay of the Dead: Maria Olsen, Part Two". Fangoria. Retrieved 2015-09-25.


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