Tye Olson Update!

IMTA alum Tye Olson will guest-star in a recurring role on the Showtime show United States of Tara! The original show is written by Diablo Cody, who also wrote Juno. The Showtime series stars Toni Collette and John Corbett and is about a woman with multiple personalities.

Tye's official bio on IMDB describes his IMTA history,"...Fate stepped in when one day when Tye was on a shopping trip to the Mall of America. It was then that a modeling scout from the prestigious Caryn International School for Film and Television saw him. She immediately asked Olson to represent the school at the annual IMTA New York competition in the Summer of 2005, just weeks before college was to start. He was elated, and committed every weekend to acting and modeling classes in Minneapolis during the months leading up to the event. While in New York, Tye quickly became recognized for his powerful acting performances and flawless abilities as a model. As a result, he packed up his car and drove alone out to Los Angeles just two weeks before college was to begin."

Only four months later he booked the leading role in Watercolors! He also has a supporting role as Emil in the dramatic film, Brother's War. His other projects include the movies South of Pico, Cougar Club, Tru Loved and Out at the Wedding. He has been featured in many music videos including songs by Hellogoodbye, Fall Out Boy and Blue October.

Stay tuned for more on Tye and United States of Tara!

Tye Olson wins Best Actor Award for Watercolors

IMTA alum Tye Olson recently won a Best Actor Award for the film Watercolors. This movie is about a talented young artist named Danny Wheeler played by Tye. In this touching movie he plays opposite of Karen Black and Greg Louganis. The story revolves around when Danny has his first big New York art exhibit and finds himself struggling with sad memories and past loves.

Tye competed at IMTA New York in the Summer of 2005 where he received alot of attention for his strong acting abilities and his talent on the runway. Right after the convention he drove to to Los Angeles and only four months later he booked the leading role in Watercolors. Tye appears in the 2008 Outfest film, Tru Loved which has won 5 awards at other film festivals. He also has a supporting role as Emil in the dramatic film, Brother's War. His other projects include the movies South of Pico, Cougar Club and Out at the Wedding. He has been featured in many music videos including songs by Hellogoodbye, Fall Out Boy and Blue October.

Stayed tuned for more on this talented young IMTA alum- Tye Olson!