Jan Merlin

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Characters played by Jan Merlin

Steinman — The Twilight People (1972)

Steinman is involved in kidnapping Matt Farrell and bringing him to Dr. Gordon's island. He supports the experiments and later leads his men in hunting Matt, Neva, and the animal people after Neva turns against her father's work and helps the captives flee.

Billy Brand — A Day of Fury (1956)

A young town resident who initially admires Jagade but later shoots Preacher Jason. He is consumed by guilt after Miss Timmons commits suicide, realizing the town's escalating violence.

Travers — Hell Bent for Leather (1960)

Travers is the identity attached to the wanted killer whom the government agent claims has murdered fourteen people. Clay Santell is mistaken for Travers because of their resemblance and the surrounding evidence, turning the fugitive's reputation into the main source of Clay's persecution.

Nielson — Gunfight at Comanche Creek (1963)

Nielson is killed before Amos Troop's gang prepares to rob the bank in Comanche Creek. His death precedes the gang's plan to test Bob 'Gif' Gifford aka Judd Tanner and helps set the events leading to Gifford's decision to ask Bill 'Kid' Carter to get help.

Andy Norris — Six Bridges to Cross (1955)

A member of Jerry Florea's criminal gang, actively participating in the planning and execution of the Brinks heist.

Lt. Pauling — Screaming Eagles (1956)

The platoon's leader, Lt. Pauling keeps Mason in the unit despite his destructive drunken behavior and asks the platoon to give him a chance. He orders the men not to engage the enemy alone, but is temporarily blinded when a bullet flash burns him. He later leads the surviving party toward the bridge and leaves with Mason for a field hospital.

Frank Wittrock — Cole Younger, Gunfighter (1958)

A man who recognizes Cole Younger and attempts to claim the reward for turning him in, but Cole stops him without killing him. Later, at Kit Caswell’s trial, Frank testifies that he saw Kit shoot Captain Follyard and Sgt. Price. Kit challenges Frank’s account, and the supplied account does not reveal the trial’s verdict.

Hancock Gish — Silk 2 (1990)

A supporting character in Silk 2; the available information does not describe his actions or relationships.

Career Overview

Jan Merlin has 37 screen credits in a career dating back to 1946. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Silk Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Twilight People, Screaming Eagles, Silk 2. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
37
Birth Date
1925-04-03
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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