John Miljan
Birthday: 1892-11-09 | Place of Birth: Lead, South Dakota, USAFrom 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Chief Tomache
as Chief Nantan
as Antelope
as Malek
as Wilbur Crane
as Blind Baloon Vendor
as Herman Taphert (uncredited)
as Mr. Eckert
as Mr. Howard
as T. J. Furman
as Moga
as Narrator / Col. Jones
as Secretary
as Mr. Latimer
as Police Lieutenant Mayrin
as Pete Fanning
as Dan Wilson
as Inspector 'Toby' Tobin
as Mr. Bambridge / Capt. Haigas
as Edward Judson
as George Potter
as Kenneth Craige
as Rolfe
