Eric Christian Olsen

Eric Christian Olsen (born May 31, 1977) is an American actor known for his portrayals of Investigator Marty Deeks on the CBS television series NCIS: Los Angeles, Austin in the film Not Another Teen Movie, and Lloyd Christmas in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Born in Eugene, Oregon, Olsen is the son of Jeanne and Paul V. Olsen. He has an older brother, David, who serves as his stunt double and is married to his NCIS: Los Angeles co-star Daniela Ruah. Olsen is of Norwegian descent and spent his childhood in Bettendorf, Iowa. He attended Bettendorf Middle and High School and received training in improv with ComedySportz Quad Cities before pursuing a career in acting.