Background
Olson was born and raised in Northern Minnesota, the son of Rebecca Backman and Allen Olson. His mother worked as an interior designer and his father as an engineer
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He was educated at Bemidji High School before going on to American Intercontinental University, Los Angeles, where he studied Fashion Design and Marketing.
Career
Olson is one of two children. Olson was involved in the arts from a young age. His first stage appearance was in a production of Alice in Wonderland, in his hometown Crosby, Minnesota.
Olson’s film debut was in the 2006 film Watercolors.
In 2007 he landed a supporting role in Stewart Wade"s Tru Loved. A featured role in the film Brother"s War directed by Jerry Buyten followed in 2009.
In 2010, Olson guest starred on the Home Box Office television series United States of Tara as Alex. Since then he has worked on many short films and starred on Japanese television
Alongside working in film and television, Olson has appeared in a number of music videos.
Notable projects include videos for Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Blue October. Tye Olson is of mixed American, French Canadian and Norwegian origins. He is openly gay and Human Immunodeficiency Virus positive.
