Trivia

Had surgery to correct the lisp that had endeared "Cindy Brady" to millions of TV viewers.

Once worked as an illustrator for children's books.

Her son Michael was named after her TV brother, Mike Lookinland, who portrayed Bobby Brady on the show.

Her son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2004.

Worked as a graphic designer for 10 years.

Olsen launched a coffee table book in 2009 entitled, "Love to Love You Bradys: the bizarre story of The Brady Bunch Variety Hour." The publication is a satirical and benevolent look back the Bradys' 1976-1977 variety show that was named to TV Guide's top five 'Worst Shows of All-Time' in 2002.

Ranked #34 in VH1's list of the "100 Greatest Kid Stars"

Missed the filming of A Very Brady Christmas (1988) because she was on her honeymoon in Jamaica.

Is spokeswoman for Migraine Awareness Month

She has played the same character (Cindy Brady) in five different series: The Brady Bunch (1969), The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972), The Brady Kids (1972), The Brady Bunch Variety Hour (1976) and The Bradys (1990).

Due to their resemblance, Olsen was often confused with Family Affair (1966) child actress Anissa Jones. Olsen said that as a result, many fans mistakenly thought she was dead for a time, following Jones' 1976 suicide.

Her acting mentor was Florence Henderson.

In December 2016, she was fired as co-host from her radio talk show "Two Chicks Talkin' Politics" after making homophobic remarks.

Younger sister of actors Larry Olsen and Christopher Olsen.

Trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

An L.A. radio show called "Ober and Olsen" with Ken Ober.

Her paternal grandparents were Norwegian. Her mother is of English, German, and Irish descent.

She is still best known for her role as Cindy Brady, the youngest of three sisters on The Brady Bunch (1969).

Graduated from William Howard Taft High school in Woodland Hills, California.

Is portrayed by Carly Schroeder in Growing Up Brady (2000).

Auditioned for Times Square (1980).