Ole Olsen

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Characters played by Ole Olsen

Ole — See My Lawyer (1945)

Talented comedian and nightclub performer seeking contract freedom.

Himself — Ghost Catchers (1944)

Comedy duo member and nightclub owner navigating supernatural chaos.

Himself — Crazy House (1943)

Vaudeville comedy duo Olsen & Johnson, central figures driving the plot.

Ole Olsen — Hellzapoppin' (1941)

Plays himself alongside Chic Johnson. Arrives at the soundstage via taxi and actively disrupts the film adaptation of their stage act, constantly sabotaging the narrative and musical ensembles to undermine the central romance and Hollywood conventions.

Chess Player — Fighting Mad (1939)

Background character appearing briefly in a social setting.

Simon — Oh, Sailor, Behave! (1930)

Simon is one of the two American sailors stationed in Naples in the film's sailor storyline. He and the other sailor try to track down a wooden-legged thief who robbed the navy storehouse in Venice. Their search is complicated when Louisa, a local siren, leads them on and draws them into trouble.

Career Overview

Ole Olsen has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Olsen & Johnson in Hollywood Collection with 4 titles. Signature works include See My Lawyer, Ghost Catchers, Crazy House. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
16
Birth Date
1892-11-06

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q82125), public domain (CC0).