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ACTING . Acting . 79 years (deceased) . Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

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OSCAR WINNER Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK

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Born Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Birthday
79
Lived
50
Credits
Actor
Known For
1.3
Popularity
56 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Television director, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Height
18600 cm (610'2")
Citizenship
United States, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Children
2 children
Residences
Neath Port Talbot
Education
Kings Monkton School
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Old English (Ælfrǣd)
Popularity
Tier B -- 32,522 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (January 3) with Mel Gibson
Mel Gibson →
Frequent co-star
Appeared in 9 films with Cecil Kellaway
Cecil Kellaway →
Career
Career spanning 56 years (1929-1985)
Notable
111 total credits -- top 1% among A-tier people
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 21

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18
Notable
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)

Serpiente de mar (Hydra-Monster of the Deep) Sea Serpent
Serpiente de mar (Hydra-Monster of the Deep) Sea Serpent
1985 / Film
Film
Terror in the Aisles
Terror in the Aisles
1984 / Film
Film
The Masks of Death
The Masks of Death
1984 / Film
Film
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land
1983 / Film
Film
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
1982 / Film
Film
The Attic
The Attic
1980 / Film
Wendell
Game for Vultures
Game for Vultures
1979 / Film
Colonal Brettle
Blackout
Blackout
1978 / Film
Richard Stafford
Oliver's Story
Oliver's Story
1978 / Film
Film
Slavers
Slavers
1978 / Film
Film

AWARDS (4)

G
Academy Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor
1946
WON
G
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor
1946
WON
G
Golden Globe Awards
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Awards
NOM

Biography

Ray Milland (born Reginald Alfred John Truscott-Jones or Alfred Reginald Jones; 3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh actor and director. He is best remembered for his Academy Award–winning portrayal of an alcoholic writer in The Lost Weekend (1945), as well as for his performances in Dial M for Murder (1954) and Love Story (1970).

Frequently Asked Questions

How old was Ray Milland?
Ray Milland was born on and passed away on at the age of 79.
Where was Ray Milland born?
Ray Milland was born in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, UK.
What movies or shows has Ray Milland been in?
Ray Milland has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Serpiente de mar (Hydra-Monster of the Deep) Sea Serpent (1985), Terror in the Aisles (1984), The Masks of Death (1984), Starflight: The Plane That Couldn't Land (1983), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982).
What is Ray Milland known for?
Ray Milland is primarily known as an actor. Ray Milland (born Reginald Alfred John Truscott-Jones or Alfred Reginald Jones; 3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh actor and director. He…
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