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John Miljan

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1892-11-08

Day of Death

1960-01-24

Place of Birth

Lead, South Dakota, USA

John Miljan

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.

Filmography (189)

⭐ 6.7 Role: (in "The Killers") (archive footage)

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

1982
⭐ 6.6 Role: Chief Tomache

The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold

1958
⭐ 4.9 Role: Chief Nantan

Apache Warrior

1957
⭐ 7.8 Role: The Blind One

The Ten Commandments

1956
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Chief Dark Thunder

Johnny Moccasin

1956
⭐ 9.0 Role: Antelope

The Wild Dakotas

1956
⭐ 6.8 Role: Mayor Walsh

Run for Cover

1955
⭐ 6.0 Role: Malek

Pirates of Tripoli

1955
⭐ 6.0 Role: Wilbur Crane

Bonzo Goes to College

1952
⭐ 7.0 Role: Herman Taphert (uncredited)

Camera Sleuth

1951
⭐ 6.4 Role: Blind Baloon Vendor

M

1951
⭐ 5.1 Role: Old Man (uncredited)

Walk Softly, Stranger

1950
⭐ 6.0 Role: Judd Holbrook (uncredited)

Mule Train

1950
⭐ 6.0 Role: Mr. Howard

Mrs. Mike

1949
⭐ 6.6 Role: Lesh Lakish

Samson and Delilah

1949