NCIS: Los Angeles has featured some huge storylines for Marty Deeks (played by Eric Christian Olsen) this season so far. This will have left fans wanting to know a bit more about the actor behind the series as well. Here’s everything you need about Eric Christian Olsen from his age to his career highlights.
How old is NCIS star Eric Christian Olsen?
Fans of crime-solving procedural NCIS will know Olsen best as the lovable member of the team called Deeks.
He has been a part of the show since season one and is probably best known for his storyline with Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah).
The pair began as partners before their relationship turned romantic in later seasons.
Given his huge role in the series, many are keen to know more about the actor.
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However, the show has explored in the past how he had a difficult childhood.
He had an abusive father when he was growing up who beat him and his mother, even attempting to shoot them.
In retaliation, a young Deeks shot his father who was then sent to prison.
His father died in a car accident in 1998, which the NCIS liaison learned about through Hetty Lange (Linda Hunt) much later on.
Outside of his role on the series, Olsen is married to actor Sarah Wright.