George Brenlin
George Brenlin | |
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.jpg) Brenlin in The Deputy, 1961 | |
| Born | George Henry Brendlinger October 10, 1927 Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 21, 1986 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| 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. He was known for his starring role of Weasel Martin in the 1957 film Young and Dangerous.[1]
Brenlin was born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania. He appeared in episodes of the western television series The Deputy[2] and the legal drama television series Perry Mason.[3] In 1956, he played a lead role in the Broadway play 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[edit]
- The Proud and Profane (1956) - Casualty (uncredited)
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1957) (Season 2 Episode 29: "Vicious Circle") - Georgie
- Gunsmoke (1957) (Season 3 Episode 6: “Jesse") - Jesse Pruett
- Young and Dangerous (1957) - Weasel Martin
- Riot in Juvenile Prison (1959) - Matches (uncredited)
- Cimarron (1960) - Hoss Barry
- Bonanza (1963) (Season 4 Episode 30: "Saga of Whizzer McGee ") - Whizzer McGee
- Inside Moves (1980) - Gil
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
