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Revision as of 12:28, 29 October 2014
Cole Oyl is a character created by E.C. Segar in his comic Thimble Theatre prior to Popeye's introduction. Mr. Oyl is Nana Oyl's husband and the father of Olive and Castor Oyl.
Like his relatives, he has a pun for a name: 'Cole Oyl' derives from "coal oil", an old term for kerosene.
Actor MacIntyre Dixon portrays him in the 1980 live-action film.
He also maked few appearance in the Popeye the Sailor TV series there he was played by Jack Mercer.