Meet Eric Olsson
Born and raised in Sacramento - CA, Eric is a NYC-based actor and graduate of the William Esper Studio Two Year Meisner Training Program. He also graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with a BA in Film & Media Studies.
Most recently appearing in the 2024 season finale of NBC’s LAW & ORDER: SVU “Duty to Hope”as the main perp, Eric combines raw athleticism and intensity with honed technique and unpredictable behavior in his acting.
Yet, it’s his genuine warmth and mischievous spirit that’ll make you laugh - like the role of Kieren he is currently originating in the off-broadway play, Soonest Mended.
While at UCSB, he played the lead in the Pringles’ Unleash Your Inner Xtreme national award-winning commercial contest after captaining a national championship in club volleyball.
Upon graduating he played the lead role in J.R.R Tolkien’s Great-grandson, Nicholas Tolkien’s comedic feature film debut Masquerade which premiered at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
He is a former nationally-ranked gymnast and AAA-rated beach volleyball player with a dual citizenship in the EU.