Olan Soule

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Characters played by Olan Soule

Mr. Krull, boarder — The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)

Boarding house resident who observes Klaatu's activities in 1951.

Rube Cluck — The Apple Dumpling Gang (1975)

Background character or minor townsfolk with negligible plot impact.

Dr. Bentley — Francis in the Haunted House (1956)

Medical professional examining Prescott, skeptical of his talking mule claims.

Father — The Small One (1978)

The boy’s father owns the four donkeys and decides that the weakest one must be sold because he cannot do enough work to cover the cost of his care. Although the decision devastates the boy, he permits him to seek a kind master and sets the required price at one piece of silver.

Saltillo — The Six Million Dollar Man (1973)

A local or operational figure connected to the desert setting and the film's central mission.

Mortie Fenton — The Atomic City (1952)

Mortie Fenton is part of the Fenton family, which briefly encounters the kidnappers at the Puye Cliff Dwellings. A member of his family later finds Tommy's raffle ticket among the ruins and tries to exchange it for the prize, giving the FBI the clue that leads them to Tommy's location.

Salon Technician (uncredited) — Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950)

Brief service worker encountered during the urban episode.

Career Overview

Olan Soule has 100 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work spans 7 cinematic universes — most prominently Francis the Talking Mule Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Adventures of Batman, The Small One, Inky, the Crow. 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
100
Birth Date
1909-02-28
Birth Place
La Harpe, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 7 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4355529), public domain (CC0).