John Miljan

John Miljan
John Miljan (1940)
Born (1892-11-09)November 9, 1892
Lead, South Dakota, U.S.
Died January 24, 1960(1960-01-24) (aged 67)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Occupation Actor
Years active 1924–58
Spouse(s) Victoire Lowe Creighton
(1927–60; his death)

John Miljan (November 9, 1892 – January 24, 1960) was an American actor.[1] He appeared in 201 films between 1924 and 1958.

Biography

Born in 1892, Miljan was the tall, smooth-talking villain in Hollywood films for almost four decades, beginning in 1923.[2] Miljan made his first sound film in 1927 in the promotional trailer for The Jazz Singer, inviting audiences to see the upcoming landmark film.[3] In later years he played imposing, authoritative parts such as high-ranking executives and military officers.[2] He is best remembered as General Custer in Cecil B. De Mille's film The Plainsman.[4]

Miljan died from cancer in Hollywood in 1960, aged 67.[5] He was married to Victoire Lowe and adopted her two sons from her first marriage to actor Creighton Hale.[6]

Selected filmography

References

  1. ↑ "John Miljan". www.aveleyman.com.
  2. 1 2 "John Miljan - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos - AllMovie". AllMovie.
  3. ↑ Crafton, Donald (November 22, 1999). "The Talkies: American Cinema's Transition to Sound, 1926-1931". University of California Press – via Google Books.
  4. ↑ Reid, John Howard (July 1, 2006). "Best Western Movies: Winning Pictures, Favorite Films and Hollywood B Entries". Lulu.com – via Google Books.
  5. ↑ "Overview for John Miljan". Turner Classic Movies.
  6. ↑ "John Miljan - Historical records and family trees - MyHeritage". www.myheritage.com.
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