Olin Howland had a career in movies that stretched from the 20s through the 50s. After a few attempts at films in the silent era, Olin began appearing regularly in the sound pictures of the 30s. His roles were usually in mysteries and dramas, and he became a Western character actor in the 40s with Republic. He also worked in television from 1956-58 in the adventure Circus Boy (1956).

• The Blob (1958)

  
• Nothing Sacred (1937)

  
• This Gun for Hire (1942)

  
• Angel and the Badman (1947)

  
• Zenobia (1939)