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Merlin Olsen
★ Acting

Merlin Olsen

1940 – 2010 · Logan, Utah, USA · Active 1963–2022

Merlin Olsen, born in 1940, transitioned from a celebrated football career to acting, leaving a mark in the genre of Westerns. Known for his role in One More Train to Rob (1971), he embodies the rugged charm typical of the era's cinematic landscape. His portrayal in this film showcases his ability to navigate the tough terrain of both sports and acting, reflecting a unique duality in his career. Olsen's work in One More Train to Rob contributes to the ongoing appreciation of Westerns in cult cinema.

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One More Train to Rob

One More Train to Rob

1971 ★ 5.3
as Eli Jones

Harker Flet and compatriots Timothy X. Nolan and Katy, along with three other men, steal $40,000 in money and jewelry from a California train in the gold-mining country of the 1880's. The six split up and while they are hiding out awaiting the rendezvous to divide the loot, Hark is cornered, framed and sent to prison. He is released after two-and-a-half years and sets out to find Katy and Nolan and get his share of the loot.

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Filmography

19 credits
2020s 1 credit
2022
Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure as Self (archive footage)
TV ★ 8.3
1980s 5 credits
1988
Aaron's Way as Aaron Miller
TV ★ 7.0
1986
TV ★ 7.5
1984
Time Bomb as Jake Calahan
Movie ★ 6.3
1981
Father Murphy as John Michael Murphy
TV ★ 8.1
1970s 10 credits
1978
A Fire in the Sky as Stan Webster
Movie ★ 5.7
1975
Mitchell as Benton
Movie ★ 3.3
1974
TV ★ 7.9
1972
Kung Fu as Perlee Skowrin
TV ★ 7.7
1972
TV ★ 6.3
1971
Something Big as Sgt. Fitzsimmons
Movie ★ 5.3
1971
Movie ★ 5.4
1970
Monday Night Football as Defensive Tackle
TV
1970
Monday Night Football as Left Defensive Tackle
TV
1970
Monday Night Football as Defensive tackle
TV
1960s 3 credits
1969
The Undefeated as Little George
Movie ★ 6.3
1964
TV ★ 6.4
1963
TV ★ 5.8