John Miljan
Born November 08, 1892 (Age: 133)
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Lead, South Dakota, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Miljan (November 9, 1892 – January 24, 1960) was an American actor. He appeared in 201 films between 1924 and 1958. He was the tall, smooth-talking villain in Hollywood films for almost four decades, beginning in 1923. Miljan made his first sound film in 1927 in the promotional trailer for The Jazz Singer, inviting audiences to see the upcoming landmark film. In later years he played imposing, authoritative parts such as high-ranking executives and military officers. He is best remembered as General Custer in Cecil B. De Mille's film The Plainsman. Miljan died from cancer in Hollywood in 1960, aged 67. He was married to Victoire Lowe and adopted her two sons from her first marriage to actor Creighton Hale.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Miljan (November 9, 1892 – January 24, 1960) was an American actor. He appeared in 201 films between 1924 and 1958. He was the tall, smooth-talking villain in Hollywood films for almost four decades, beginning in 1923.
Miljan made his first sound film in 1927 in the promotional trailer for The Jazz Singer, inviting audiences to see the upcoming landmark film. In later years he played imposing, authoritative parts such as high-ranking executives and military officers. He is best remembered as General Custer in Cecil B. De Mille's film The Plainsman.
Miljan died from cancer in Hollywood in 1960, aged 67. He was married to Victoire Lowe and adopted her two sons from her first marriage to actor Creighton Hale.
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Filmography
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982
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as (in "The Killers") (archive footage)
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Age: 89
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold
1958
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as Chief Tomache
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Age: 65
The Ten Commandments
1956
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as The Blind One
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Age: 63
No Image
Johnny Moccasin
1956
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as Chief Dark Thunder
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Age: 63
The Wild Dakotas
1956
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as Antelope
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Age: 63
Run for Cover
1955
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as Mayor Walsh
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Age: 62
Pirates of Tripoli
1955
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as Malek
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Age: 62
Walk Softly, Stranger
1950
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as Old Man (uncredited)
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Age: 57
Mule Train
1950
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as Judd Holbrook (uncredited)
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Age: 57
Wildfire
1945
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as Pete Fanning
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Age: 52
Back to Bataan
1945
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as Gen. Jonathan Wainwright ('Skinny') (uncredited)
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Age: 52
It's in the Bag!
1945
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as Mr. Arnold
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Age: 52
The Boss of Big Town
1942
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as Kenneth Craige
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Age: 50
Criminal Investigator
1942
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as Edward Judson
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Age: 49
The Devil with Hitler
1942
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as Chairman - Board of Directors in Hell (uncredited)
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Age: 49
Scattergood Survives a Murder
1942
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as Rolfe
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Age: 49
The Big Street
1942
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as McWhirter (uncredited)
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Age: 49
North of the Rockies
1942
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as Morgan
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Age: 49
Obliging Young Lady
1942
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as George Potter
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Age: 49
No Image
Riot Squad
1941
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as Jim Grosso
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Age: 49
The Deadly Game
1941
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as Henri Franck
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Age: 48
Forced Landing
1941
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as General Valdane
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Age: 48
Double Cross
1941
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as Nick Taggart
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Age: 48
The Cowboy and the Blonde
1941
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as Bob Roycroft
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Age: 48
Flesh
1932
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as Willard
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Age: 40
Prosperity
1932
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as Holland
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Age: 40
The Kid from Spain
1932
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as Pancho
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Age: 40
Unashamed
1932
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as District Attorney Harris
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Age: 39
Night Court
1932
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as Crawford
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Age: 39
The Rich Are Always with Us
1932
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as Greg Grannard
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Age: 39
The Wet Parade
1932
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as Major Doleshal
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Age: 39
Are You Listening?
1932
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as Ted Russell
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Age: 39
Arsène Lupin
1932
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as Prefect of Police
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Age: 39
The Beast of the City
1932
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as District Attorney
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Age: 39
Hell Divers
1932
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as Lt. Cmdr. Jack Griffin
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Age: 39
Emma
1932
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as District Attorney
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Age: 39
West of Broadway
1931
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as Norman (uncredited)
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Age: 39
Possessed
1931
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as John Driscoll
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Age: 39
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)
1931
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as Wayne Burlingham
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Age: 38
Son of India
1931
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as Juggat
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Age: 38
Iron Man
1931
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as Paul H. Lewis
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Age: 38
The Secret Six
1931
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as Joe Colimo
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Age: 38
Gentleman's Fate
1931
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as Florio
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Age: 38
Politics
1931
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as Jim Curango
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Age: 38
Inspiration
1931
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as Henry Coutant, the Sculptor
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Age: 38
Paid
1930
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as Inspector Burke
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Age: 38
War Nurse
1930
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as French Medical Officer (uncredited)
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Age: 38
Remote Control
1930
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as Doctor Kruger
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Age: 38
Our Blushing Brides
1930
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as Martin W. Sanderson
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Age: 37
The Unholy Three
1930
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as Prosecuting Attorney
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Age: 37
Estrellados
1930
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as Self (Guest Appearance)
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Age: 37
The Sea Bat
1930
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as Juan
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Age: 37
In Gay Madrid
1930
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as Armada - the Torero
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Age: 37
Show Girl in Hollywood
1930
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as Frank Buelow
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Age: 37
Free and Easy
1930
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as Bedroom Scene
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Age: 37
Not So Dumb
1930
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as (uncredited)
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Age: 37
The Woman Racket
1930
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as Chris Miller
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Age: 37