Dale Olson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Dale Olson

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1934

Place of Birth: Fargo, North Dakota, United States

Date of Death: 09-Aug-2012

Profession: opinion journalist

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About Dale Olson

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  • Olson (February 20, 1934 – August 9, 2012) was an American writer and publicist who represented prominent actors and films directors during his career, and an early gay rights activist.
  • In 1954, he became the first man to appear on television in the United States and self-identify as homosexual, albeit using a pseudonym with his face obscured.
  • He served on the public relations coordinating and executive committee for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for twenty years, including three years as the committee's chairman.
  • Beginning in the 1970s he spearheaded and launched film publicity campaigns.

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