George Brenlin Explained

George Brenlin
Birth Name:George Henry Brendlinger
Birth Date:10 October 1927
Birth Place:Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:1956–1986

George Henry Brendlinger (October 10, 1927 – September 21, 1986) was an American actor. He was known for his starring role of Weasel Martin in the 1957 film Young and Dangerous.

Brenlin was born in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania.[1] He served in the United States Navy.[2] He appeared as Jimmie Burke in an episode of the western television series The Deputy[3] and as Coley Barnes in the legal drama television series Perry Mason.[4] In 1956, he played a lead role in the Broadway play Pictures in the Hallway.[5] Brenlin guest-starred in television programs including Gunsmoke, Bonanza, 12 O'Clock High, The Fugitive, Rawhide, Adam-12 (4 episodes), Columbo, Tales of Wells Fargo and The Californians.

Brenlin died on September 21, 1986, at the age of 58. He was buried in Riverside National Cemetery.

Partial filmography

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Brenlin Overview. Fandango. October 20, 2024.
  2. Web site: George H Brendlinger. Veterans Legacy Memorial. October 20, 2024.
  3. Book: Lentz, Harris. Western and Frontier Film and Television Credits 1903-1995: Section I. Actors and actresses. Section II. Directors, producers, and writers. 100. McFarland. 1996. Google Books.
  4. Book: Hill, Ona. Raymond Burr: A Film, Radio and Television Biography. 266. McFarland. September 9, 2011. 9780786491377. Google Books.
  5. News: 'Giant' Premiere Here on Oct. 31. Karl. Krug. Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. September 25, 1956. June 5, 2022. 10. Newspapers.com.