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Who is DJ Qualls’ partner, Ty Olsson?

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DJ QUALLS and Ty Olsson, two actors who have worked on several shows together throughout the years, made a surprising announcement on May 17, 2024. DJ Qualls revealed that the two are engaged, much to the delight of fans.

Ty Olsson, a Canadian actor born in Nova Scotia on January 28, 1974, is best known for his roles in X2, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and War for the Planet of the Apes. He also appeared on the popular TV show Supernatural, where he didn’t share any episodes with DJ Qualls.

According to IMDb, Olsson was previously married to Leanna Nash from 2005 to 2012, and they share two children together.

DJ Qualls, on the other hand, is known for his roles in shows like Z Nation and Supernatural. He played a werewolf on Supernatural for six episodes and portrayed Simon, also known as Citizen Z, in Z Nation. The Tennessee native also worked on The Man in the High Castle for 30 episodes, alongside Olsson.

The two actors met at a Supernatural convention and quickly became friends. Qualls described Olsson as one of the “most wonderful” people he’s ever met, and their friendship blossomed into something more. Qualls expressed his love and admiration for Olsson, calling him the best friend he’s ever had.

Qualls revealed that Olsson was the first person in his life that he ever had such a deep connection with, and now they look forward to growing old together. The couple’s engagement has been met with excitement and love from fans, who can’t wait to see what the future holds for these two talented actors and their relationship.

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