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John Miljan

Nov 08, 1892 - Jan 24, 1960 (67 years old) in Lead, South Dakota, USA

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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

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The Ten Commandments
The Blind One
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Samson and Delilah
Lesh Lakish
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The Killers
Jake the Rake (uncredited)
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The Jazz Singer
Host (uncredited)
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Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
(in "The Killers") (archive footage)
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Blind Baloon Vendor
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The Phantom of the Opera
Valentin (uncredited)
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Sinbad the Sailor
Moga
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The Big Street
McWhirter (Uncredited)
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Back to Bataan
Gen. Jonathan Wainwright ('Skinny') (uncredited)

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