
John Miljan
- Date of Birth: 1892-11-08
- Date of Death: 1960-01-24
- Place of Birth: Lead, South Dakota, USA
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 villai... 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.

The Ten Commandments
Drama, History • 1956 October

The Killers
Crime, Mystery, Thriller • 1946 August

The Phantom of the Opera
Horror, Music • 1925 September

A Sailor's Sweetheart
Adventure, Comedy, Romance • 1927 September

Possessed
Drama, Romance • 1931 November

White Tie and Tails
Comedy • 1946 August

The Devil's Circus
Drama • 1926 February

Arsène Lupin
Mystery, Romance • 1932 February

Paid
Drama, Crime • 1930 December

New Moon
Romance, Adventure • 1940 June