Susan Olsen Biography

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Susan Marie Olsen (b. August 14, 1961) is an American actress best known for her role as Cindy Brady on the television sitcom The Brady Bunch (1969 to 1974). She was cast in the role when she was just 8 years old, effectively growing up and maturing before the viewers eyes.

Because her television character was often getting into trouble, Olsen has expressed (as an adult) how difficult it was for her growing up. Olsen has said that the episode she dislikes the most is the "tattletale" episode in which she snitches on her brothers and sisters. Because of the episode, she was shunned by her real-life peers who did not understand the difference between actors and their characters.

As an adult, Olsen moved into the graphic design business and briefly marketed a brand of shoes that could be drawn on and washed. She also worked as a talk show host at a Los Angeles radio station KLSX from 1995 to 1996. Susan has also been an advocate for migraine sufferers. She described her headaches on Larry King Live.

Like many a Brady of North Hollywood, a forgettable urban legend appeared, this one spouting that Olsen became an adult film starlet. The real story was less provocative. As a quick technical favor for a friend, she used her audio equipment and instruments to create science fiction-type sound effects ("it wasn't moaning and groaning") for an adult film set in outer space. There is speculation whether the effects were even used, or simply vanished to the porn cutting-room floor.

She now resides in Los Angeles with her 9-year-old son Michael, her dog Trevor, and a cat, Tabitha.

Trivia

• Cindy's character called for Susan's hair to be bleached (Miss Clairol Flaxen Blond). Young Olsen usually expressed displeasure.
  
• During the making of the show, Susan and Mike Lookinland (Bobby Brady) would have sleepover weekends at her house and play with her huge family of animals.
  
• On a retrospective of the show hosted by Jenny Mcarthy she praised the first Brady Bunch movie and derided the second "A Very Brady Sequel".
  
• Named her son Michael after costar Mike Lookinland.
  
• Contrary to previous reports, Eric Olsen is not the brother of Susan Olsen. Susan Olsen has 2 brothers, both older, Larry and Christopher. She also has a sister named Diane.
  

Quotes

"Why would I do another Brady special when I can be at Reggae Sunsplash?"

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