Dale Olson
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Dale C. Olson (February 20, 1934 – August 9, 2012) was an American writer and publicist who represented prominent actors and film directors during his career, and an early gay rights activist.
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Dale Olson | |
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Born | (1934-02-20)February 20, 1934 Fargo, North Dakota, United States |
Died | August 9, 2012(2012-08-09) (aged 78) Burbank, California, United States |
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Eugene Harbin (m. 2008) |
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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.[2][3][1][4] 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.[3] Beginning in the 1970s he spearheaded and launched film publicity campaigns.[2][3][1]