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John Miljan
Acting
Biography
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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.…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
as (in "The Killers") (archive footage)
The Lone Ranger and the Lost City of Gold
as Chief Tomache
Apache Warrior
as Chief Nantan
The Ten Commandments
as The Blind One
Johnny Moccasin
as Chief Dark Thunder
The Wild Dakotas
as Antelope
Run for Cover
as Mayor Walsh
Pirates of Tripoli
as Malek
Bonzo Goes to College
as Wilbur Crane
M
as Blind Baloon Vendor
