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'''Ambrose Olsen''' (November 27, 1985<ref>[http://poststar.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_dbd4ffc8-5276-11df-b45b-001cc4c03286.html "Ambrose R. Olson"], 27 April 2010, ''[[The Post-Star]]''</ref> – April 22, 2010<ref>[http://next.liberation.fr/article/le-mannequin-ambrose-olsen-s-039-est-suicide "Le mannequin Ambrose Olsen s'est suicidé"], 29 April 2010, ''[[Libération]]'' {{Fr icon}}</ref>) was an [[United States|American]] [[male model|male]] [[fashion model]]. He was known for appearing in dozens of [[ad campaign]]s for [[Armani]] and [[Hugo Boss]].<ref name="nyd_447920">[http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/models-attempting-suicide-lives-top-catwalkers-fraught-pressure-experts-article-1.447920 "Why are so many models attempting suicide? Lives of top catwalkers fraught with pressure: experts"], 18 May 2010, ''[[NY Daily News]]''</ref>
'''Ambrose Olsen''' (November 27, 1985<ref>[http://poststar.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/article_dbd4ffc8-5276-11df-b45b-001cc4c03286.html "Ambrose R. Olson"], 27 April 2010, ''[[The Post-Star]]''</ref> – April 22, 2010<ref>[http://next.liberation.fr/article/le-mannequin-ambrose-olsen-s-039-est-suicide "Le mannequin Ambrose Olsen s'est suicidé"], 29 April 2010, ''[[Libération]]'' {{Fr icon}}</ref>) was an [[United States|American]] [[male model|male]] [[fashion model]]. He was known for appearing in dozens of [[ad campaign]]s for [[Armani]] and [[Hugo Boss]].<ref name="nyd_447920">[http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/models-attempting-suicide-lives-top-catwalkers-fraught-pressure-experts-article-1.447920 "Why are so many models attempting suicide? Lives of top catwalkers fraught with pressure: experts"], 18 May 2010, ''[[NY Daily News]]''</ref>


==Biography==
== Early life ==

=== Early life ===


Ambrose Olsen (sometimes also written as '''Olson''') was born in [[Homer, Alaska]].<ref name="adn">[http://www.adn.com/2010/04/27/1252205/homer-raised-supermodel-dead-at.html "Homer-raised supermodel Olson dead at 25"], April 28, 2010, ''[[Anchorage Daily News]]''</ref> Prior to modeling, he studied to be a carpenter. He also practiced surfing, boxing, and hockey as sports and planned to volunteer for the US Navy.<ref name="tetu">[http://www.tetu.com/actualites/international/ambrose-olsen-mannequin-et-ancien-cover-boy-de-ttu-sest-donne-la-mort-17033 "Ambrose Olsen, mannequin et ancien cover boy de TÊTU, s'est donné la mort"], 30 April 2010, ''[[Têtu]]'' {{Fr icon}}</ref> He began modeling at the age of 17,<ref name="adn"/> moving to [[New York]] in 2002.<ref name="nymag">[http://nymag.com/fashion/models/aolsen/ambroseolsen/ "Ambrose Olsen"], ''[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]''</ref>
Ambrose Olsen (sometimes also written as '''Olson''') was born in [[Homer, Alaska]].<ref name="adn">[http://www.adn.com/2010/04/27/1252205/homer-raised-supermodel-dead-at.html "Homer-raised supermodel Olson dead at 25"], April 28, 2010, ''[[Anchorage Daily News]]''</ref> Prior to modeling, he studied to be a carpenter. He also practiced surfing, boxing, and hockey as sports and planned to volunteer for the US Navy.<ref name="tetu">[http://www.tetu.com/actualites/international/ambrose-olsen-mannequin-et-ancien-cover-boy-de-ttu-sest-donne-la-mort-17033 "Ambrose Olsen, mannequin et ancien cover boy de TÊTU, s'est donné la mort"], 30 April 2010, ''[[Têtu]]'' {{Fr icon}}</ref> He began modeling at the age of 17,<ref name="adn"/> moving to [[New York]] in 2002.<ref name="nymag">[http://nymag.com/fashion/models/aolsen/ambroseolsen/ "Ambrose Olsen"], ''[[New York (magazine)|New York Magazine]]''</ref>


===Modeling===
==Modeling==
Olsen appeared in many print ads and a few [[runway (fashion)|runway]] shows and a few fashion videos. At time of death he was represented by the Click Management [[modeling agency]].<ref>[http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978201472 "Who is Ambrose Olsen? Ambrose Olsen BIOgraphy"], 28 April 2010, ''[[Gather.com|Gather News]]''</ref> He was best known for his 2007 [[Armani#Armani Exchange|Armani Exchange]] ads with [[Adriana Lima]].<ref>[http://www.longislandpress.com/2010/04/27/ambrose-olsen-male-model-ambrose-olsen-dead-at-24/ "Ambrose Olsen: Male Model Ambrose Olsen Dead at 25"], 27 April 2010, ''[[Long Island Press]]''</ref> He also worked for numerous other brands such as [[TNT (clothing)|TNT]],<ref>{{YouTube|Y_4QwQb265U|Ambrose Olsen in TNT ad}}</ref> [[Hugo Boss]], [[D&G]], [[Nautica (clothing company)|Nautica]], [[Yves Saint Laurent (brand)|Yves Saint Laurent]], [[Dior]], [[Louis Vuitton]], [[Burberry]], [[Giorgio Armani|Giorgio Armani Extreme Attitude]]<ref>[http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/ambrose-olsen/ "Ambrose Olsen"], 11 November 2008, ''OHLALA Mag''</ref> among others.<ref>[http://www.sevensidedcube.net/entertainment/2010/super-model-ambrose-olsen-passed-away-at-24-in-ny/ "Super Model Ambrose Olsen Passed Away at 24 in NY"], 27 April 2010, ''SSC Article Directory''</ref> He also did the catwalk on shows by [[Alexandre Herchcovitch]] and [[Kim Jones (designer)|Kim Jones]] among others.<ref name="nymag"/>
Olsen appeared in many print ads and a few [[runway (fashion)|runway]] shows and a few fashion videos. At time of death he was represented by the Click Management [[modeling agency]].<ref>[http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978201472 "Who is Ambrose Olsen? Ambrose Olsen BIOgraphy"], 28 April 2010, ''[[Gather.com|Gather News]]''</ref> He was best known for his 2007 [[Armani#Armani Exchange|Armani Exchange]] ads with [[Adriana Lima]].<ref>[http://www.longislandpress.com/2010/04/27/ambrose-olsen-male-model-ambrose-olsen-dead-at-24/ "Ambrose Olsen: Male Model Ambrose Olsen Dead at 25"], 27 April 2010, ''[[Long Island Press]]''</ref> He also worked for numerous other brands such as [[TNT (clothing)|TNT]],<ref>{{YouTube|Y_4QwQb265U|Ambrose Olsen in TNT ad}}</ref> [[Hugo Boss]], [[D&G]], [[Nautica (clothing company)|Nautica]], [[Yves Saint Laurent (brand)|Yves Saint Laurent]], [[Dior]], [[Louis Vuitton]], [[Burberry]], [[Giorgio Armani|Giorgio Armani Extreme Attitude]]<ref>[http://www.ohlalamag.com/en/ambrose-olsen/ "Ambrose Olsen"], 11 November 2008, ''OHLALA Mag''</ref> among others.<ref>[http://www.sevensidedcube.net/entertainment/2010/super-model-ambrose-olsen-passed-away-at-24-in-ny/ "Super Model Ambrose Olsen Passed Away at 24 in NY"], 27 April 2010, ''SSC Article Directory''</ref> He also did the catwalk on shows by [[Alexandre Herchcovitch]] and [[Kim Jones (designer)|Kim Jones]] among others.<ref name="nymag"/>


====Major advertising campaigns====
===Major advertising campaigns===
*2003: [[Hugo Boss]] ad campaign with [[Raquel Zimmermann]]
*2003: [[Hugo Boss]] ad campaign with [[Raquel Zimmermann]]
*2005: [[D&G]] on request of [[Steven Klein (photographer)|Steven Klein]]
*2005: [[D&G]] on request of [[Steven Klein (photographer)|Steven Klein]]
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*2009: Extreme Attitude fragrance by [[Giorgio Armani]] (contract)
*2009: Extreme Attitude fragrance by [[Giorgio Armani]] (contract)


====Major magazine appearances====
===Major magazine appearances===
*2003: ''[[V (American magazine)#VMAN magazine|VMAN]]'' magazine photographed and videotaped by [[Hedi Slimane]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/user/HEDISLIMANECOM In Memory of Ambrose, video shot by Hedi Slimane]</ref>
*2003: ''[[V (American magazine)#VMAN magazine|VMAN]]'' magazine photographed and videotaped by [[Hedi Slimane]]<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/user/HEDISLIMANECOM In Memory of Ambrose, video shot by Hedi Slimane]</ref>
*January 2005: On cover of ''[[Têtu]]''<ref name="tetu"/>
*January 2005: On cover of ''[[Têtu]]''<ref name="tetu"/>
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*Spring 2008: ''Very Elle'' with [[Leelee Sobieski]] photographed by [[Doug Inglish]]
*Spring 2008: ''Very Elle'' with [[Leelee Sobieski]] photographed by [[Doug Inglish]]


=== Death ===
== Death ==


Olsen died on April 22, 2010, at the age of 24.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/27/ambrose-olsen-dead-male-m_n_553484.html "AMBROSE OLSEN DEAD: Male Model Dies At Age 24"], 23 March 2011, ''[[The Huffington Post]]''</ref> He was discovered hanged,<ref name="nyd_447920"/> in his apertment in [[New York City]].<ref>[http://www.elle.fr/People/La-vie-des-people/News/Armani-l-egerie-Ambrose-Olsen-s-est-suicide-1222549 "Armani : l’égérie Ambrose Olsen s’est suicidé"], 28 April 2010, ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'' {{fr icon}}</ref> According to police reports, it was a [[suicide by hanging]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/Fashions-worst-trend-suicidal-models/articleshow/6124073.cms "Fashion's worst trend: suicidal models"], 17 March 2011, ''[[The Times of India]]''</ref>
Olsen died on April 22, 2010, at the age of 24.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/27/ambrose-olsen-dead-male-m_n_553484.html "AMBROSE OLSEN DEAD: Male Model Dies At Age 24"], 23 March 2011, ''[[The Huffington Post]]''</ref> He was discovered hanged,<ref name="nyd_447920"/> in his apertment in [[New York City]].<ref>[http://www.elle.fr/People/La-vie-des-people/News/Armani-l-egerie-Ambrose-Olsen-s-est-suicide-1222549 "Armani : l’égérie Ambrose Olsen s’est suicidé"], 28 April 2010, ''[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]]'' {{fr icon}}</ref> According to police reports, it was a [[suicide by hanging|suicide]].<ref>[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/Fashions-worst-trend-suicidal-models/articleshow/6124073.cms "Fashion's worst trend: suicidal models"], 17 March 2011, ''[[The Times of India]]''</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 08:56, 2 July 2014

Ambrose Olsen
Born(1985-11-27)November 27, 1985
Homer, Alaska, United States
DiedApril 22, 2010(2010-04-22) (aged 24)
New York City, New York, United States
Occupation(s)Fashion model, supermodel
Modeling information
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Hair colorBrown
Eye colorBlue
AgencyClick Management agency (at time of death)

Ambrose Olsen (November 27, 1985[1] – April 22, 2010[2]) was an American male fashion model. He was known for appearing in dozens of ad campaigns for Armani and Hugo Boss.[3]

Early life

Ambrose Olsen (sometimes also written as Olson) was born in Homer, Alaska.[4] Prior to modeling, he studied to be a carpenter. He also practiced surfing, boxing, and hockey as sports and planned to volunteer for the US Navy.[5] He began modeling at the age of 17,[4] moving to New York in 2002.[6]

Modeling

Olsen appeared in many print ads and a few runway shows and a few fashion videos. At time of death he was represented by the Click Management modeling agency.[7] He was best known for his 2007 Armani Exchange ads with Adriana Lima.[8] He also worked for numerous other brands such as TNT,[9] Hugo Boss, D&G, Nautica, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Giorgio Armani Extreme Attitude[10] among others.[11] He also did the catwalk on shows by Alexandre Herchcovitch and Kim Jones among others.[6]

Major advertising campaigns

Major magazine appearances

Death

Olsen died on April 22, 2010, at the age of 24.[13] He was discovered hanged,[3] in his apertment in New York City.[14] According to police reports, it was a suicide.[15]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ambrose R. Olson", 27 April 2010, The Post-Star
  2. ^ "Le mannequin Ambrose Olsen s'est suicidé", 29 April 2010, Libération Template:Fr icon
  3. ^ a b "Why are so many models attempting suicide? Lives of top catwalkers fraught with pressure: experts", 18 May 2010, NY Daily News
  4. ^ a b "Homer-raised supermodel Olson dead at 25", April 28, 2010, Anchorage Daily News
  5. ^ a b "Ambrose Olsen, mannequin et ancien cover boy de TÊTU, s'est donné la mort", 30 April 2010, Têtu Template:Fr icon
  6. ^ a b "Ambrose Olsen", New York Magazine
  7. ^ "Who is Ambrose Olsen? Ambrose Olsen BIOgraphy", 28 April 2010, Gather News
  8. ^ "Ambrose Olsen: Male Model Ambrose Olsen Dead at 25", 27 April 2010, Long Island Press
  9. ^ Ambrose Olsen in TNT ad on YouTube
  10. ^ "Ambrose Olsen", 11 November 2008, OHLALA Mag
  11. ^ "Super Model Ambrose Olsen Passed Away at 24 in NY", 27 April 2010, SSC Article Directory
  12. ^ In Memory of Ambrose, video shot by Hedi Slimane
  13. ^ "AMBROSE OLSEN DEAD: Male Model Dies At Age 24", 23 March 2011, The Huffington Post
  14. ^ "Armani : l’égérie Ambrose Olsen s’est suicidé", 28 April 2010, Elle Template:Fr icon
  15. ^ "Fashion's worst trend: suicidal models", 17 March 2011, The Times of India

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