Gerald Olin — 1408 Character Profile

About Gerald Olin

The hotel manager who warns Mike about room 1408's deadly history. He repeatedly attempts to dissuade and bribe Mike to leave, but ultimately respects his decision. After the room is destroyed, Olin praises Mike's actions from his office.

Gerald Olin — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Samuel L. Jackson

Appears in

1408 (2007)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (2)

• Gerald Olin — Professional Hotel Manager — Mike Enslin (John Cusack)

  Professional dynamic between author and hotel staff.

• Gerald Olin — Narrative Observer Vs Entity — Katie (Jasmine Jessica Anthony)

  Manager's awareness of the room's history.

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• Mike Enslin (John Cusack)
• Young Woman at Bookstore (Alexandra Silber)
• Lilly Enslin (Mary McCormack)
• Katie (Jasmine Jessica Anthony)
• Mrs. Innkeeper (Margot Leicester)
• Taxi Cab Driver (Angel Oquendo)
• Sam Farrell (Tony Shalhoub)
• Desk Clerk (Kim Thomson)
• Claw Hammer Maniac (Benny Urquidez)
• Lady at Bookstore (Holly Hayes)
• Assistant Hotel Manager (Drew Powell)
• Man #1 at Bookstore (Eric Meyers)