James Millican (February 17, 1910 – November 24, 1955) was an American actor with over 200 film appearances mostly in western movies.

James Millican
Millican in Adventures of Gallant Bess (1948)
Born(1910-02-17)February 17, 1910
DiedNovember 24, 1955(1955-11-24) (aged 45)
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Years active1932–1955
SpouseDorothy Eleanor Griffith
Parent(s)Fred S. Millican
Dorothy Millican

Millican was the son of Fred S. Millican, a circus owner, and Dorothy Millican.[1]

Millican was a close associate of cowboy star "Wild" Bill Elliott, staging a number of personal-appearance rodeos on Elliott's behalf. Millican was sent to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's dramatic school directly after graduating from University of Southern California.

Death

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Millican died on November 24, 1955, after a brief illness and is buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), California.[1]

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "James Millican, 45, Actor in Films, Dies". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. November 25, 1955. p. 35. Retrieved October 22, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.  
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