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By Graves Hopper

Updated 18 March 2023

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Artist	Greg Hernandez
Credit	Flickr: West Hollywood Book Fair
License	cc-by-2.0
Desc	Susan Olsen of "The Brady Bunch"
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American actress

Susan Olsen is ...

Alive

Born	14 August 1961 in Santa Monica
Age	61 years, 8 months

Sex or gender	female
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Occupation	actor, film actor, television actor, radio personality and voice actor
Member of	The Brady Bunch
Educated at	William Howard Taft Charter High School and Hollywood Professional School

About Susan Olsen

Susan Olsen: The Brady Bunch's Littlest Sister

Susan Olsen was born on August 14, 1961, in Santa Monica, California. She is best known for her role as Cindy Brady, the youngest daughter in the iconic 1970s sitcom The Brady Bunch. Olsen was only eight years old when she was cast in the show, which ran from 1969 to 1974.

Olsen's acting career began when she was just three years old, appearing in commercials and TV shows such as Ironside and Gunsmoke. However, it was her role as Cindy Brady that made her a household name. The show followed the lives of a blended family, the Bradys, and their adventures and mishaps. Olsen's character was known for her lisp and her catchphrase, "pork chops and applesauce."

After The Brady Bunch ended, Olsen continued to act in TV shows and movies, including The Love Boat, The Brady Bunch Hour, and The Brady Brides. She also worked as a voice actor, lending her voice to animated shows such as The Jetsons and The Batman/Superman Hour.

In addition to her acting career, Olsen is an accomplished artist and radio host. She has exhibited her artwork in galleries across the United States and has hosted a radio show called "Two Chicks Talkin' Politics" with her friend and fellow actress, Sheena Metal.

Olsen has been open about her struggles with depression and substance abuse, which she has attributed to the pressures of being a child star. She has since become an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her experiences.

Despite the challenges she has faced, Olsen remains a beloved figure in pop culture. Her portrayal of Cindy Brady has left a lasting impression on generations of fans, and her contributions to the arts and activism continue to inspire others.

References:

- "Susan Olsen." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0647686/.

- "Susan Olsen." Biography.com, A&E Networks Television, 28 Apr. 2017, www.biography.com/actor/susan-olsen.

- "Susan Olsen." The Brady Bunch Wiki, Fandom, bradybunch.fandom.com/wiki/Susan_Olsen.