John Miljan

Known for

Acting

Born

Nov 8, 1892

Died

Jan 24, 1960

From

Lead, South Dakota, USA

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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The Ten Commandments

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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

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The Killers

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The Phantom of the Opera

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Samson and Delilah

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The Jazz Singer

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Back to Bataan

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Sinbad the Sailor

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Run for Cover

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Possessed

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The Plainsman

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The Oklahoma Kid

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I Accuse My Parents

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The Fallen Sparrow

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Walk Softly, Stranger

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The Beast of the City

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The Sin of Nora Moran

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