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Jan Merlin (1925–2019)
American character actor specializing in villainous types, much in television. A native of New York City, Merlin studied at P.S. 15, Mangin Junior High School, Grace Church Choir School for Boys, and Stuyvesant High School. During the Second World War, he served as a torpedoman in the U.S. Navy in both Atlantic and Pacific Fleets. Upon return to ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 94) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (112 credits)
Actor (112 credits)
1977
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Philip Mitchell
Philip Mitchell
- You're Not Alone
(1977)
... Philip Mitchell
1974
Little House on the Prairie
(TV Series)
Jon Nordstrom
Jon Nordstrom
- Town Party-Country Party
(1974)
... Jon Nordstrom
1969-1974
The F.B.I.
(TV Series)
Colfax / Andy Clay / Frank Wanderman
Colfax / Andy Clay / Frank Wanderman
- The Lost Man
(1974)
... Colfax
- The Outcast
(1972)
... Andy Clay
- Blood Tie
(1969)
... Frank Wanderman
1969-1971
Mission: Impossible
(TV Series)
Leon / Captain Danko
Leon / Captain Danko
- The Merchant
(1971)
... Leon
- Robot
(1969)
... Captain Danko
1968
Garrison's Gorillas
(TV Series)
Gen. Von Rauschnig
Gen. Von Rauschnig
- The Frame-Up
(1968)
... Gen. Von Rauschnig
1964-1967
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
(TV Series)
Lt. Froelich / Henderson / Victor Vail
Lt. Froelich / Henderson / Victor Vail
- Death from the Past
(1967)
... Lt. Froelich
- The X Factor
(1965)
... Henderson
- No Way Out
(1964)
... Victor Vail
1966
Jericho
(TV Series)
Lt. Karl Linck
Lt. Karl Linck
- Two for the Road: Part 2
(1966)
... Lt. Karl Linck
- One for the Mountain: Part 1
(1966)
... Lt. Karl Linck
1966
Combat!
(TV Series)
Lt. Geiben / Erich
Lt. Geiben / Erich
- Headcount
(1966)
... Lt. Geiben
- One at a Time
(1966)
... Erich
1966
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Major Paul Strasser / Colonel Grulov
Major Paul Strasser / Colonel Grulov
- Practice to Deceive
(1966)
... Major Paul Strasser
- Massacre
(1966)
... Colonel Grulov
1966
Branded
(TV Series)
Jim Darcy - Confederate Deserter
Jim Darcy - Confederate Deserter
- A Destiny Which Made Us Brothers
(1966)
... Jim Darcy - Confederate Deserter
1965
The Legend of Jesse James
(TV Series)
Jesse's Imposter
Jesse's Imposter
- The Celebrity
(1965)
... Jesse's Imposter
1965
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Jon
Jon
- In Darkness, Waiting: Part 2
(1965)
... Jon
- In Darkness, Waiting: Part 1
(1965)
... Jon
1964
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Angel Galley
Angel Galley
- The King of Knaves Affair
(1964)
... Angel Galley
1964
The Virginian
(TV Series)
Sam Lake / Reese
Sam Lake / Reese
- Ryker
(1964)
... Sam Lake
- First to Thine Own Self
(1964)
... Reese
1964
The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters
(TV Series)
Rance Macklin
Rance Macklin
- The Day of the Reckoning
(1964)
... Rance Macklin
1963
The List of Adrian Messenger
The Whistling Man / The Clergyman / The Workman / ... (uncredited)
The Whistling Man / The Clergyman / The Workman / ... (uncredited)
1960-1963
Laramie
(TV Series)
Joel Greevy / Milo Gordon / Garth / ...
Joel Greevy / Milo Gordon / Garth / ...
- The Fugitives
(1963)
... Joel Greevy
- Among the Missing
(1962)
... Milo Gordon
- Trial by Fire
(1962)
... Garth
- Trigger Point
(1961)
... Jo Jo
- Stolen Tribute
(1961)
... Clint Wade
1960-1962
Tales of Wells Fargo
(TV Series)
Johnny Fullen / Johnny Hogan
Johnny Fullen / Johnny Hogan
- End of a Minor God
(1962)
... Johnny Fullen
- The Great Bullion Robbery
(1960)
... Johnny Hogan
1958-1961
Perry Mason
(TV Series)
Ralph Quentin / Tony Davis
Ralph Quentin / Tony Davis
- The Case of the Jealous Journalist
(1961)
... Ralph Quentin
- The Case of the Black-Eyed Blonde
(1958)
... Tony Davis
1959
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Robbie
Robbie
- Texas John Slaughter: Range War at Tombstone
(1959)
... Robbie
1958-1959
The Rough Riders
(TV Series)
Lieutenant Colin Kirby / Lt. Colin Kirby
Lieutenant Colin Kirby / Lt. Colin Kirby
- The Last Rebel
(1959)
... Lieutenant Colin Kirby
- The Holdout
(1959)
... Lt. Colin Kirby
- Reluctant Hostage
(1959)
... Lieutenant Colin Kirby
- Ransom of Rita Renee
(1959)
... Lieutenant Colin Kirby
- The Wagon Raiders
(1959)
... Lieutenant Colin Kirby
1955-1957
Climax!
(TV Series)
Roy Turner / Gus / Joe Cable
Roy Turner / Gus / Joe Cable
- Hurricane Diane
(1957)
... Roy Turner
- The Secret Thread
(1956)
... Gus
- The Dance
(1955)
... Joe Cable
1957
Zane Grey Theater
(TV Series)
Jeff Batterson / Davey Harper
Jeff Batterson / Davey Harper
- The Bitter Land
(1957)
... Jeff Batterson
- Black Creek Encounter
(1957)
... Davey Harper
1957
West Point
(TV Series)
Martin Grey / Cadet Luke Farrell
Martin Grey / Cadet Luke Farrell
- Combat Proof
(1957)
... Martin Grey
- Operation Survival
(1957)
... Cadet Luke Farrell
1957
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
(TV Series)
Fred Colby
Fred Colby
- Vengeance Trail
(1957)
... Fred Colby
1956
Telephone Time
(TV Series)
Captain Randolph / Bret Harte
Captain Randolph / Bret Harte
- The Gingerbread Man
(1956)
... Captain Randolph
- Emperor Norton's Bridge
(1956)
... Bret Harte
1956
Frontier
(TV Series)
Clay Chandler / Joe Long
Clay Chandler / Joe Long
- The Hunted
(1956)
... Clay Chandler
- The Captivity of Joe Long
(1956)
... Joe Long
1954-1956
Passport to Danger
(TV Series)
Matt Lynch / Radovan
Matt Lynch / Radovan
- Baja, California
(1956)
... Matt Lynch
- Tangiers
(1954)
... Radovan
1956
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Ensign Merritt
Ensign Merritt
- H.M.S. Marlborough Will Enter Port
(1956)
... Ensign Merritt
1955
The Man Behind the Badge
(TV Series)
Tom McKeller
Tom McKeller
- The Case of the Dying Past
(1955)
... Tom McKeller
1950-1955
Tom Corbett, Space Cadet
(TV Series)
Roger Manning
Roger Manning
- A Mighty Mite
(1955)
... Roger Manning
- The Runaway Rocket
(1954)
... Roger Manning
- Death Trap
(1954)
... Roger Manning
- Comet of Death
(1954)
... Roger Manning
- Treachery in Space
(1954)
... Roger Manning
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[on playing "heavies"] One of the disadvantages of being a "good guy" is having to look heroic and clean cut, while the "heavy" can be as grungy as he pleases...or sometimes wears far more fancy duds than his pursuer...maybe even be better looking!Trivia:
First stage role in Hollywood was with Barbara Britton and Carleton Young in the three-character mystery play "The Woman with Red Hair." His second was in the premiere of "Kataki" in 1960. See more »Star Sign:
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