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Lead, South Dakota, USA
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English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
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John Miljan is known for acting.
Born in Lead, South Dakota, USA (died at age 67).
John Miljan has 50 credits in our database.
The name John means the grace or mercy of the Lord.
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Filmography (50)
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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John Miljan was born in Lead, South Dakota, USA.
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John Miljan has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), The Ten Commandments (1956), Run for Cover (1955), The Savage (1952), Stampede (1949).
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