He was the father of Marius Eriksen, Jr. and Stein Eriksen and the grandfather of actress/ film director Beate Eriksen. Eriksen was part of the Norwegian gymnastics team, which won the bronze medal in the gymnastics men's team, Swedish system event.
He was the parent of Marius Eriksen, Jr., Stein Eriksen, and the ancestor of actress/film director Beate Eriksen. Eriksen played a crucial role as part of Norway's gymnastics squad that earned the bronze medal in the men's team event employing the Swedish system.