Olin Howland

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Characters played by Olin Howland

A Carpetbagger Businessman — Gone with the Wind (1939)

A carpetbagger businessman is associated with the Reconstruction-era pressure placed on Tara. Gerald O'Hara tries to drive a carpetbagger away from his land, and Scarlett later faces a heavy Reconstructionist tax that she cannot pay. The businessman’s role reflects the threat to the O'Hara family’s property.

The Old Man — The Blob (1958)

Elderly victim of the original blob.

Bradley — Angel and the Badman (1947)

The telegraph operator who tells Penny that Quirt is a famous gunman and ladies' man. Later, Quirt uses him to notify Laredo and Hondo that he is waiting in the street, making Bradley a messenger in the final confrontation.

Jonathan Meek — The Man Who Wouldn't Die (1942)

Police Chief investigating the Wolff murder and coordinating with Shayne.

Goodwillie, Bluecliff Driver — The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943)

Driver in Co-Eds.

Telegrapher (Indian Attack) — Young Tom Edison (1940)

Operator during a dramatic telegraph sequence.

Deputy Sheriff Burt (Uncredited) — Mr. Moto's Gamble (1938)

Low-ranking law enforcement officer with a brief on-screen appearance.

Death — Danse macabre (1922)

The antagonist portrayed by Olin Howland, embodying death during the Black Plague, actively pursuing Youth and Love in Spain.

Jeff Anderson — The Return of the Whistler (1948)

Associate or investigator helping track Alice's whereabouts.

Wilbur Strong — The Case of the Curious Bride (1935)

Private investigator conducting fieldwork and gathering crucial evidence.

Bill O'Leary — Wagon Wheels (1934)

An elderly old scout leading the wagon train alongside Jim Burch. He is killed during the Indigenous attack at Powder River, and his ghost reportedly joins the survivors in a pledge to reach Oregon.

Sheriff (uncredited) — The Falcon Strikes Back (1943)

Law enforcement in Strikes Back.

Career Overview

Olin Howland has 149 screen credits in a career dating back to 1918. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Perry Mason with 3 titles. Signature works include Independence, B'Gosh, Hick Manhattan, The Blob. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
149
Birth Date
1886-02-09
Birth Place
Denver, Colorado, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1968576), public domain (CC0).