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Ben Olson
Deceased
Actor History
Robert Knapp
1965
Lifeline
Died off-screen in 1971
Cause of Death
Died in Paris of a heart attack
Occupation
Former president of the First National Bank of Salem
Resides At
In Paris with Addie
Marital Status
Married (Adelaide Horton)
Past Marriages
None
Relatives
Spencer Olson (grandson; Steven)
David Banning (grandson; Julie)
Scott Banning (great-grandson; David)
Children
Steven Olson (son)
Julie Olson (daughter)
Crimes Committed
  • None known
Brief Character History

Ben Olson was the husband of Addie Horton. Together Ben and Addie had two children, Steven and Julie Olson. Ben was the president of the Bank of Salem and was one of the richest men in town. In 1965 Ben and Addie Horton moved to Paris, leaving their daughter Julie behind in the care of her grandparents. In 1971 Ben Olson died in Paris.

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