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John Milford (September 7, 1929 - August 23, 2000) was an American actor in theatre, television, and films, playing scores of roles, often as a western villain. Born in Johnstown, New York, Milford studied Civil Engineering at Union College but chose to pursue his first love, acting. After making his film debut in Marty in 1955, Milford went on to act in dozens of film and TV roles, especially in westerns such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Rifleman, The Virginian, and many others. In 1965 Milford had a recurring role as Cole Younger in the TV series The Legend Of Jesse... MORE

John Milford (September 7, 1929 - August 23, 2000) was an American actor in theatre, television, and films, playing scores of roles, often as a western villain. Born in Johnstown, New York, Milford studied Civil Engineering at Union College but chose to pursue his first love, acting. After making his film debut in Marty in 1955, Milford went on to act in dozens of film and TV roles, especially in westerns such as Gunsmoke, Bonanza, The Big Valley, The Rifleman, The Virginian, and many others. In 1965 Milford had a recurring role as Cole Younger in the TV series The Legend Of Jesse James. Throughout his career Milford continued to work in the theatre. He founded the Chamber Theatre at 3759 Cahuenga Blvd, pioneering Equity Waiver productions in Los Angeles, and helped launched the careers of actors such as Richard Chamberlain and Vic Morrow. Milford's Los Angeles Times obituary credits him with using his engineering background to help create the original design for the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Milford died of skin cancer in 2000. He was survived by his wife, TV producer Susan Graw, and two sons. LA Times biographical article LESS