Jan Merlin
Biography
Jan Merlin is a versatile character actor, accomplished screenwriter, and published author. He gained recognition for his recurring performances on the television series Tom Corbett, Space Cadet, which aired from 1951 to 1954, and The Rough Riders from 1958 to 1959. In addition to his acting career, Merlin showcased his writing talent and was honored with a Daytime Emmy Award for his work on the soap opera Another World. His contributions to the entertainment industry span various roles and formats, reflecting his diverse skills and creativity.
Filmography
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Cole Younger, Gunfighter
1958 • Frank Wittrock
A Day of Fury
1956 • Billy Brand
Buried Alive (1990)
1990
Hell Bent for Leather
1960 • Travers
Take the Money and Run
1969 • Al - Bank Robber
Six Bridges to Cross
1955 • Andy Norris
Silk 2
1990 • Hancock Gish
Gunfight at Comanche Creek
1963 • Nielson
A Strange Adventure
1956 • Al Kutner
Screaming Eagles
1956 • Lt. Pauling
Illegal
1955 • Andy Garth
The Twilight People
1972 • Steinman