George Henry Bredlinger (October 10, 1927 – August 21, 1986) was an American film and television actor. He was known for his starring role of Weasel Martin in the 1957 film ''

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''. In 1956, he played a lead role in the Broadway play ''Pictures in the Hallway''. 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''.

Partial filmography

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'' (1956) - Casualty (uncredited) * ''

'' (1957) - Weasel Martin * '' Riot in Juvenile Prison'' (1959) - Matches (uncredited) * '' Cimarron'' (1960) - Hoss Barry * '' Inside Moves'' (1980) - Gil

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Brenlin, George 1927 births 1986 deaths People from Pitcairn, Pennsylvania Male actors from Pennsylvania American male film actors American male television actors 20th-century American male actors