NCIS: Los Angeles fans know Daniela Ruah as the sharp, fearless, and fiercely loyal Kensi Blye. But off-screen, the actress shares her life with someone who’s just as impressive—her husband, David Paul Olsen, a man whose work has put him at the center of Hollywood action for years.
Though not an actor, David is well known in the industry, and his career has played a surprising—and special—role in how he and Ruah met.
How Daniela Ruah and David Paul Olsen Met
Their love story started on the set of NCIS: Los Angeles, but not in the way some assume.
David Paul Olsen is the older brother of Eric Christian Olsen, who famously plays Deeks—Kensi’s on-screen partner and eventual husband. Eric and Daniela were already close friends long before she met David. Meanwhile, David worked behind the scenes on the show, serving as Eric’s stunt double.
Seeing the natural chemistry between his co-star and his brother, Eric took on the role of matchmaker. He introduced the two, believing they would be a perfect fit—and he wasn’t wrong. Daniela and David married in 2014, and today they share two children and a life rooted in family, travel, and creativity.
What David Paul Olsen Is Famous For
David may not be a household name, but within the entertainment industry, he’s respected and admired for his physically demanding and high-skill profession.
He’s a Veteran Stunt Performer
David is best known for his work as a professional stuntman, performing and coordinating stunts on a long list of high-profile TV shows and films.
His credits include:
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NCIS: Los Angeles
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Swiss Army Man
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G-Force
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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
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General Hospital
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The Last Ship
Whether it’s high falls, fight choreography, tactical sequences, or precision driving, David has built a reputation as one of the dependable and highly skilled performers working in Hollywood.
He’s Also a Stunt Coordinator
Beyond performing stunts, David has also stepped into stunt coordinating, helping design and oversee action sequences—work that requires creativity, technical expertise, and a commitment to safety.
The Olsen-Ruah Dynamic on Set
Because Eric plays Daniela’s TV husband and David is Eric’s real-life stunt double, the trio has developed a uniquely close relationship—one that Ruah has often said feels like a big, blended family both on and off camera.
Eric once joked in interviews that he “introduced his TV wife to his real brother,” calling it one of his proudest matchmaking moments.
A Hollywood Love Story With Its Own Action Sequence
While Daniela Ruah may be best known for front-line action scenes on NCIS: Los Angeles, David Paul Olsen is no stranger to the adrenaline-filled world of Hollywood stunts. His career, combined with their shared creative circle, brought them together in a way that feels straight out of a screenplay.
Years later, the two have built a life full of partnership, adventure, and family—proof that sometimes the best love stories begin behind the scenes.
