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John Miljan

8th November 1892 Lead, South Dakota, USA Acting

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

Movies & TV Shows

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M 1st March 1951 as Blind Baloon Vendor
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Mule Train 22nd February 1950 as Judd Holbrook (uncredited)
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The Killers 30th August 1946 as Jake the Rake (uncredited)
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Back to Bataan 30th May 1945 as Gen. Jonathan Wainwright ('Skinny') (uncredited)
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Juarez 10th June 1939 as Mariano Escobedo
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Twin Husbands 29th November 1933 as Jerry Van Trevor/Jerry Werrenden
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Flesh 8th December 1932 as Willard
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Unashamed 2nd July 1932 as District Attorney Harris
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Emma 2nd January 1932 as District Attorney
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Inspiration 31st January 1931 as Henry Coutant, the Sculptor
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Paid 30th December 1930 as Inspector Burke
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War Nurse 22nd November 1930 as French Medical Officer (uncredited)
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Gossip 29th April 1929 as Bill - Alice's Husband
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Wreckage 12th September 1925 as Maurice Dysart

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