Daniela Ruah, beloved for her role as Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles, has had a career filled with praise for her action-packed performances and complex character development. While fans often focus on the intense on-screen chemistry between Kensi and her partner Marty Deeks (played by Eric Christian Olsen), Daniela’s real-life love story is even more intertwined with the show. Daniela is married to David Paul Olsen, a stuntman who has appeared on NCIS: LA since 2010. David has been involved in many episodes of the show, performing stunts, and even had a brief acting role as Tom Olsen, a former Navy SEAL who befriends the character Sam Hanna (LL Cool J).
Interestingly, David’s connection to the NCIS franchise runs deeper, as he is the older brother of Eric Christian Olsen, who portrays Marty Deeks. The two brothers have been close for years, and it was Eric who played a significant role in bringing Daniela and David together. In a 2014 appearance on The Queen Latifah Show, Eric revealed that he helped his brother and Daniela connect when they were both going through tough relationships. Eric described how seeing Daniela on set made him realize how great she was as a person, and he thought his brother, David, would be a perfect match. Their relationship blossomed from there, leading to a marriage that blends their shared love for both family and the NCIS world.
David has also appeared in a handful of episodes of the show, making him not only part of the crew behind the scenes but also a familiar face to viewers. Daniela and David share a family bond, both through their professional connections and their personal lives. Their marriage is a wonderful reminder of how life can mirror art, as they continue to navigate their careers while raising a family together.
