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John Miljan

Known for: Acting

Born: November 8, 1892 in 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 mi...

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John Miljan

John Miljan
Birthday

November 8, 1892

Died at age 67

Place of Birth

Lead, South Dakota, USA

Known For
Acting
Popularity

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Known For
Devil's Island

Devil's Island

as André Le Févier

Tomorrow's Youth

Tomorrow's Youth

as Thomas Hall Sr.

The Final Extra

The Final Extra

as Mervin Le Roy

The Mad Game

The Mad Game

as William Bennett

Stranded

Stranded

as Grant Payne

The Desired Woman

The Desired Woman

as Lieutenant Kellogg

Perilous Waters

Perilous Waters

as Carter Larkin

Husbands for Rent

Husbands for Rent

as Hugh Frazer

The Satin Woman

The Satin Woman

as Maurice

Lady Be Good

Lady Be Good

as Murray

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.

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When was John Miljan born?

November 8, 1892

Where was John Miljan born?

Lead, South Dakota, USA

What is John Miljan known for?

Acting

How many movies has John Miljan been in?

189