Ensign Quinlan — Attack of the Crab Monsters Character Profile

About Ensign Quinlan

Leads a group of sailors attempting to return to the mainland via seaplane. Their flight ends in an inexplicable explosion, leaving the remaining crew stranded on the island.

Character Facts

Played by

Ed Nelson

Appears in

Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (4)

• Ensign Quinlan — Alliance Ally — Dale Drewer (Richard Garland)

  Naval commander and scientific staff member working together initially.

• Ensign Quinlan — Power Commander — Hank Chapman (Russell Johnson)

  Military superior overseeing the expedition's technical support.

• Ensign Quinlan — Professional Commander — Dr. Karl Weigand (Leslie Bradley)

  Naval commander and scientific director with distinct operational roles.

• Ensign Quinlan — Power Commander — Jules Deveroux (Mel Welles)

  Naval commander overseeing the scientific staff's operational safety.

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• Dr. Martha 'Marti' Hunter (Pamela Duncan)
• Hank Chapman (Russell Johnson)
• Jules Deveroux (Mel Welles)
• Dr. Karl Weigand (Leslie Bradley)
• Dr. James Carson (Richard H. Cutting)
• Seaman Mac, wears sunglasses (Charles B. Griffith)
• Seaman Ron Fellows (Beach Dickerson)
• Seaman Jack Sommers (Tony Miller)
• Diving-double for male cast (Maitland Stuart)
• Diving-double for Pamela Duncan (Robin Riley)