
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.

The Killers
MOVIE • 1946

The Ten Commandments
MOVIE • 1956

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MOVIE • 1951

Juarez
MOVIE • 1939

Samson and Delilah
MOVIE • 1949

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid
MOVIE • 1982

The Flame
MOVIE • 1947

Speedway
MOVIE • 1929

Sinbad the Sailor
MOVIE • 1947

Possessed
MOVIE • 1931

The Phantom of the Opera
MOVIE • 1925

That's My Man
MOVIE • 1947

Charlie Chan in Paris
MOVIE • 1935

Arsène Lupin
MOVIE • 1932

What! No Beer?
MOVIE • 1933

The Big Street
MOVIE • 1942

Unknown Treasures
MOVIE • 1926

The Plainsman
MOVIE • 1936