George Brenlin
George Brenlin | |
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Born | George Henry Brendlinger October 10, 1927 Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 21, 1986 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 58)
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1956–1986 |
George Henry Bredlinger (October 10, 1927 – August 21, 1986) was an American film and television actor. Born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. He was known for his starring role of "Weasel Martin" in the 1957 film Young and Dangerous.[1]
Brenlin made appearances as "Jimmie Burke", the brother of the character "Alvy Burke" (Marc Lawrence) in the western television series The Deputy episode, "The Hard Decision",[2] with also playing as "Coley Barnes" in the legal drama television series Perry Mason episode, "The Case of the Tragic Trophy".[3] In 1956, he played a lead role in the Broadway play, titled, Pictures in the Hallway.[4] Brenlin guest-starred in television programs, including, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, 12 O'Clock High, The Fugitive, Rawhide, Adam-12 (4 episodes), Columbo, Tales of Wells Fargo and The Californians.[2]
Partial filmography
- The Proud and Profane (1956) - Casualty (uncredited)
- Young and Dangerous (1957) - Weasel Martin
- Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959) - Matches (uncredited)
- Cimarron (1960) - Hoss Barry
- Inside Moves (1980) - Gil
References
- ^ "The Film Daily Year Book of Motion Pictures: Volume 41", Pennsylvania State University, Film and Television Daily, p. 479, 1959
- ^ a b Lentz, Harris (1996). Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. McFarland. p. 100 – via Google Books.
- ^ Hill, Ona (September 9, 2011). Raymond Burr: A Film, Radio and Television Biography. McFarland. p. 266. ISBN 9780786491377 – via Google Books.
- ^ Krug, Karl (September 25, 1956). "'Giant' Premiere Here on Oct. 31". Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. p. 10. Retrieved June 5, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.