John Milford
Biography
John Milford was an American actor in theatre, television, and films, born on September 7, 1927, in Johnstown, New York, and died on August 14, 2000, at the age of 72. He played scores of roles, frequently portraying a western villain, and was estimated to have made about 500 television appearances. Before pursuing his career in acting, Milford studied civil engineering at Union College and worked for some years with the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering, Department of Public Works. Throughout his career, he continued working in the theater and founded the Chamber Theater at 3759 Cahuenga Blvd, pioneering Equity Waiver productions in Los Angeles while helping launch the careers of actors such as Richard Chamberlain and Vic Morrow.
Career overview
John Milford was an American actor born in Johnstown, New York, on September 7, 1927. He passed away on August 14, 2000, at the age of seventy-two. Before pursuing his primary interest in acting, Milford studied civil engineering at Union College and subsequently worked for some years with the Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering within the Department of Public Works.
Throughout his career, Milford was active in theatre, television, and films, accumulating scores of roles and an estimated five hundred television appearances. In his screen work, he was frequently cast as a western villain. Alongside his work in film and television, Milford maintained a continuous commitment to the stage. He founded the Chamber Theater located at 3759 Cahuenga Boulevard, where he pioneered Equity Waiver productions in Los Angeles. Through this theatrical work, he helped launch the careers of fellow actors including Richard Chamberlain and Vic Morrow.
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125 titles- Broken Trust (1995) as Judge Frank Wister
- Wounded Heart (1995) as Ezekiel Ettinger
- The X-Files (1993) as Walter Chaco
- Melrose Place (1992) as Husband
- Jake and the Fatman (1987) as Leo Luckman
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Officer Lenny
- MacGyver (1985) as The Buyer
- Highway to Heaven (1984)
- The A-Team (1983) as Police Detective
- Policewoman Centerfold (1983) as Mr. Oaks
- Knight Rider (1982) as Louis R. Gastner
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as LCPD Police Chief
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Hotel (1982) as Quaid
- Fame (1982)
- Cassie & Co. (1982) as Tom Scoop
- Spider-Woman (1982) as The Kingpin (voice)
- Spider-Man: The Dragon's Challenge (1981) as Professor Roderick Dent / Jonathan Fleming
- Enos (1980) as Captain Dempsey
- The Kids Who Knew Too Much (1980) as Green
- The Aliens Are Coming (1980) as Eldon Gates
- Back to the Planet of the Apes (1980) as Miller
- Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) as Air Force General
- Joni (1979) as Dr. Sherrill
- The Amazing Spider-Man (1978) as Prof. Roderick Dent/Jonathan Fleming
- CHiPs (1977) as Doctor
- Code R (1977) as Foreman
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- Delvecchio (1976)
- Riding with Death (1976) as Elliott
- Wonder Woman (1975) as Mr. Keller
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- The Missing Are Deadly (1975)
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as O'Connell
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Shatley
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as General Winston Hayden
- Police Woman (1974) as Larry Burns
- Petrocelli (1974)
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Sestus
- Planet of the Apes (1974) as Miller
- The Magician (1973) as Stan Lubie
- Hawkins (1973) as Sgt. Wesley Ames
- Toma (1973)
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Ghost Story (1972) as Det. Lt. Thorpe
- The Sixth Sense (1972)
- Columbo (1971) as Detective #1
- Cannon (1971)
- McCloud (1970)
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Ranger Wilson
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Lancer (1968)
- The Sound of Anger (1968) as Sheriff Turner
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967)
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Hardicker
- The Invaders (1967) as Sheriff Lou Carver
- The Invaders (1967) as James Boland
- The Invaders (1967) as Jim Bryce
- Cimarron Strip (1967)
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
- The Last Challenge (1967) as Turpin
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Family Affair (1966)
- For Pete's Sake (1966) as Leo
- Get Smart (1965) as Greco
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Morgan
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Harry Castle
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Ralph Daiker
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Steve Riley
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Greene
- The F.B.I. (1965)
- The Big Valley (1965) as Barrett
- The Big Valley (1965) as Atteridge
- The Big Valley (1965) as Hearn
- The Big Valley (1965) as Tom Giles
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Cole Younger
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Jud Baker
- The Fugitive (1963) as Leonard Hull
- The Fugitive (1963) as Sheriff E. Tate
- The Fugitive (1963) as Foreman
- The Outer Limits (1963) as John Bartlett
- The Lieutenant (1963) as Sgt. Ben Kagey
- Gunfight at Comanche Creek (1963) as Bill Peters
- The Virginian (1962) as Deputy Perry Allen
- The Virginian (1962) as Jasper Horn
- The Virginian (1962) as Will Gar
- The Virginian (1962) as John Kiley
- Combat! (1962) as Lt. Masters
- Combat! (1962) as Sgt. Stone
- Stoney Burke (1962)
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Chevy Mystery Show (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Ned Morgan
- Bonanza (1959) as Guard (uncredited)
- The Detectives (1959)
- Riverboat (1959) as Egan
- Black Saddle (1959) as Garson
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Jason
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Elijah Wesley
- Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
- Wichita Town (1959)
- Face of a Fugitive (1959) as Haley (uncredited)
- The Rifleman (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Webster
- The Texan (1958)
- The Heart Is a Rebel (1958) as Hal Foster
- Perry Mason (1957) as Clayton Douglas
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Jed Carter
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Deputy Bart Newlin
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Cowboy
- State Trooper (1956)
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Joe Grisim
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Pinto
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Blair Smith
- Gunsmoke (1955) as John Dawson
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Clay Foreman
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hutchinson
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp (1955)
- The Millionaire (1955) as Sam (uncredited)
- Marty (1955) as (uncredited)
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as John Musgrave
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John Milford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The X-Files (1993), The Kingdom (2007), Jake and the Fatman (1987), Sledge Hammer! (1986).
When and where was John Milford born?
John Milford was born on September 7, 1927 in Johnstown, New York, USA. They passed away on August 14, 2000.
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John Milford has accumulated over 125 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 1995.
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John Milford was an American actor in theatre, television, and films, born on September 7, 1927, in Johnstown, New York, and died on August 14, 2000, at the age of 72. He played scores of roles, frequently portraying a western villain, and was estimated to have made about 500 television appearances. Before pursuing his...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Walter Chaco — aged about 65
- Columbo (1971) as Detective #1 — aged about 43
- Sledge Hammer! (1986) as Officer Lenny — aged about 58
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as O'Connell — aged about 46
- Get Smart (1965) as Greco — aged about 37
- Hawkins (1973) as Sgt. Wesley Ames — aged about 45
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