Dana Olsen is an American

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, film producer and

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. He is the co-creator of the comedy television series '' Henry Danger'' alongside Dan Schneider. His written works include ''

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'', '' The 'Burbs'' and ''

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Career

Olsen wrote '' It Came from Hollywood'' (1982) directed by filmmakers Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt. He wrote and produced '' The 'Burbs'' directed by

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. In '' Making the Grade'', he played Palmer Woodrow, making it his second acting film after

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's '' Splash'' (1984). Olsen also wrote ''

'' (1999) based on the media franchise of the same name. In 2014, Olsen, along with television producer Dan Schneider, created the

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television series '' Henry Danger''.

Filmography

Writer

*'' Joanie Loves Chachi'' ("Fonzie's Visit" episode, 1982) *'' It Came from Hollywood'' (1982) *'' Wacko'' (1982) *'' Going Berserk'' (1983) *'' The 'Burbs'' (1989) *'' Memoirs of an Invisible Man'' (1992) *''

'' (1997) *''Sammy the Screenplay'' (1997) *''

'' (1999) *'' Henry Danger'' (co-creator, 2014–2020) *'' Danger Force'' (co-creator credit, 2020–2024)

Actor

*'' Splash'' (1984) .... Man arguing outside the market *'' Making the Grade'' (1984) .... Palmer Woodrow *'' The 'Burbs'' (1989) .... Cop *''Sammy the Screenplay'' (1997) ... Sr. Executive *'' Rat Race'' (2001) ... Dad seen backstage at the end of movie

Producer

*'' The 'Burbs'' (1989) (co-producer)

References

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