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Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 23, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career. Merlin was born in New York City, and grew up in the Bronx. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after his discharge, he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing and the Actors Studio.

Merlin made his film debut in 1953 in the drama "The Big Night," and went on to appear in a variety of roles in both films and television shows. He was known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic sidekicks. Some of his most notable film roles include the sadistic prison guard in "The Defiant Ones" (1958), the bumbling henchman in "The Pink Panther" (1963), and the corrupt politician in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966).

On television, Merlin appeared in numerous shows, including "Gunsmoke," "The Twilight Zone," "Mission: Impossible," "Star Trek," "The Fugitive," and "M*A*S*H." He also had recurring roles on "The Andy Griffith Show," "The Dick Van Dyke Show," and "Bewitched."

Merlin continued to work in film and television until his retirement in the late 1990s. He was married to actress Marion Marshall from 1953 until her death in 1998. Merlin died in 2004 at the age of 78 due to complications from a stroke. He was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career. Merlin was born in New York City, and grew up in the Bronx. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after his discharge, he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing and the Actors Studio.

Merlin made his film debut in 1953 in the drama "The Big Night," and went on to appear in a variety of roles in both films and television shows. He was known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic sidekicks. Some of his most notable film roles include the sadistic prison guard in "The Defiant Ones" (1958), the bumbling henchman in "The Pink Panther" (1963), and the corrupt politician in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966).

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Jan Merlin was an American character actor.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career
Jan Merlin was born on September 20, 1925.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career
Jan Merlin passed away on March 25, 2004.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career
Jan Merlin appeared in over 150 films.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career
Jan Merlin appeared in television shows.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career
Jan Merlin had a long and prolific career.
Jan Merlin (September 20, 1925 – March 25, 2004) was an American character actor who appeared in over 150 films and television shows during his long and prolific career
Merlin was born in New York City.
 Merlin was born in New York City, and grew up in the Bronx
Merlin grew up in the Bronx.
 Merlin was born in New York City, and grew up in the Bronx
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
 He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after his discharge, he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing and the Actors Studio
After his discharge, he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing.
 He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after his discharge, he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing and the Actors Studio
He studied acting at the Actors Studio.
 He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after his discharge, he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing and the Actors Studio
Merlin made his film debut in 1953.
Merlin made his film debut in 1953 in the drama "The Big Night," and went on to appear in a variety of roles in both films and television shows
Merlin went on to appear in a variety of roles in films.
Merlin made his film debut in 1953 in the drama "The Big Night," and went on to appear in a variety of roles in both films and television shows
Merlin went on to appear in a variety of roles in television shows.
Merlin made his film debut in 1953 in the drama "The Big Night," and went on to appear in a variety of roles in both films and television shows
He was known for his versatility.
 He was known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic sidekicks
He had the ability to play a wide range of characters.
 He was known for his versatility and ability to play a wide range of characters, from villains to comedic sidekicks
Some of his most notable film roles include the sadistic prison guard in "The Defiant Ones" (1958).
 Some of his most notable film roles include the sadistic prison guard in "The Defiant Ones" (1958), the bumbling henchman in "The Pink Panther" (1963), and the corrupt politician in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966)
Some of his most notable film roles include the bumbling henchman in "The Pink Panther" (1963).
 Some of his most notable film roles include the sadistic prison guard in "The Defiant Ones" (1958), the bumbling henchman in "The Pink Panther" (1963), and the corrupt politician in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966)
Some of his most notable film roles include the corrupt politician in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966).
 Some of his most notable film roles include the sadistic prison guard in "The Defiant Ones" (1958), the bumbling henchman in "The Pink Panther" (1963), and the corrupt politician in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966)