Maria Olsen
| Maria Olsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 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]
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