John Miljan

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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.

John Miljan is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 34 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Run for Cover (1955), Samson and Delilah (1949), Bombardier (1943), Double Cross (1941), The Oklahoma Kid (1939), The Plainsman (1936), Arsène Lupin (1932), Susan Lenox (1931). The recorded credits span 1925 to 1982, including 34 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.