---
name: "James Millican"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/james-millican"
fi1m_id: "james-millican"
imdb_id: "nm0589641"
tmdb_id: 100945
wikidata_id: "Q3161279"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "17 February 1910"
died: "24 November 1955"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 10
average_fi1m_score: 79
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-25T07:37:30.718182+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# James Millican

## Identity

James Millican

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/james-millican
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** james-millican
- **IMDb ID:** nm0589641
- **TMDB ID:** 100945
- **Wikidata ID:** Q3161279
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Millican, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3161279, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0589641/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/100945

Actor. Born 17 February 1910 in Palisades, New Jersey, USA. Died 24 November 1955.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 17 February 1910, Palisades, New Jersey, USA
- **Died:** 24 November 1955
- **Active:** 1942–1955
- **Titles on Fi1m:** 10: 3 acting, 7 other
- **Average Fi1m score:** 79, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1930s 80 (3), 1940s 80 (4), 1950s 84 (3)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 2, Western 2, Action 1, War 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $2m across 1 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Millican, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3161279, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0589641/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/100945

## Streaming the US now

- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Man from Laramie*](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-laramie.md) (82)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

James Millican (1910–1955) was an American actor who appeared in more than 200 films, the majority of them westerns. He began his career with uncredited parts in the 1930s and later took supporting roles in films such as *Winchester '73* (1950), where he played Wheeler, and *The Man from Laramie* (1955), in which he portrayed Tom Quigby.

Millican graduated from the University of Southern California and trained at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's dramatic school. He was a close associate of cowboy star Wild Bill Elliott and organised rodeo appearances for him. He died in Los Angeles on 24 November 1955 after a brief illness.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (10)

### Performed in (3) — the average rests on these

- *The Man from Laramie* (1955), Fi1m 82, as Tom Quigby — [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-laramie.md)
- *Winchester '73* (1950), Fi1m 81, as Wheeler — [page](https://film.one/film/winchester-73.md)
- *Wake Island* (1942), Fi1m 73, Actor — [page](https://film.one/film/wake-island.md)

### Also credited (7) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited

- *High Noon* (1952), Fi1m 88, as Deputy Sheriff Herb Baker (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/high-noon.md)
- *The Lost Weekend* (1945), Fi1m 82, as Nurse (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-weekend.md)
- *Here Comes Mr. Jordan* (1941), Fi1m 77, as Ringside Broadcaster (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/here-comes-mr-jordan.md)
- *His Girl Friday* (1940), Fi1m 90, as Tim (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/his-girl-friday.md)
- *Only Angels Have Wings* (1939), Fi1m 88, as Mechanic (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/only-angels-have-wings.md)
- *You Can't Take It with You* (1938), Fi1m 70, as Policeman (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/you-cant-take-it-with-you.md)
- *Mr. Deeds Goes to Town* (1936), Fi1m 82, as Interne (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/mr-deeds-goes-to-town.md)

## Complete filmography (128)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Red Sundown* (1956), as Purvis
- *Top Gun* (1955), as Marshal Bat Davis
- *The Vanishing American* (1955), as Walker
- *I Died a Thousand Times* (1955), as Jack Kranmer
- *The Man from Laramie* (1955), as Tom Quigby — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-man-from-laramie.md)
- *Las Vegas Shakedown* (1955), as Wheeler Reid
- *Chief Crazy Horse* (1955), as General Crook
- *Strategic Air Command* (1955), as Rusty Castle
- *The Big Tip Off* (1955), as Det. Lt. George East
- *Dawn at Socorro* (1954), as Harry McNair
- *The Outcast* (1954), as Cal Prince
- *The Long Wait* (1954), as Police Capt. Lindsay
- *Jubilee Trail* (1954), as Rinardi
- *Riding Shotgun* (1954), as Dan Marady
- *Torpedo Alley* (1953), as Cmdr. Heywood
- *Crazylegs* (1953), as L.A. Ram's Coach
- *The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse* (1953), series, Actor
- *A Lion Is in the Streets* (1953), as Samuel T. Beach
- *The Stranger Wore a Gun* (1953), as William Clarke
- *Gun Belt* (1953), as Wyatt Earp
- *Cow Country* (1953), as Fritz Warner
- *The Silver Whip* (1953), as Luke Bowen
- *General Electric Theater* (1953), series, as Chet Bundy
- *Springfield Rifle* (1952), as Matthew Quint
- *Four Star Playhouse* (1952), series, as District Attorney, Diver
- *The Winning Team* (1952), as Bill Killefer
- *Diplomatic Courier* (1952), as Sam F. Carew
- *Carson City* (1952), as Jim Squires
- *High Noon* (1952), as Deputy Sheriff Herb Baker (uncredited) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/high-noon.md)
- *Bugles in the Afternoon* (1952), as Sgt. Hines
- *Scandal Sheet* (1952), as Lieutenant Davis
- *Chevron Theatre* (1952), series, Actor
- *Warpath* (1951), as Général George Armstrong Custer
- *Schlitz Playhouse of Stars* (1951), series, as Fred Bonner
- *Cavalry Scout* (1951), as Martin Gavin
- *I Was a Communist for the FBI* (1951), as Jim Blandon
- *The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok* (1951), series, Actor
- *Fourteen Hours* (1951), as Police Sgt. Boyle
- *Rawhide* (1951), as Tex Squires
- *Missing Women* (1951), as Hans Soderling
- *Al Jennings of Oklahoma* (1951), as Ed Jennings
- *Mister 880* (1950), as Olie Johnson
- *Devil's Doorway* (1950), as Ike Stapleton
- *Convicted* (1950), as Guard in Kitchen (uncredited)
- *Beyond the Purple Hills* (1950), as Rocky Morgan
- *Winchester '73* (1950), as Wheeler — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/winchester-73.md)
- *The Gunfighter* (1950), as Pete (uncredited)
- *Military Academy with That Tenth Avenue Gang* (1950), as Major Tony Thomas
- *Everybody's Dancin'* (1950), as Papa Steve Berne
- *Fighting Man of the Plains* (1949), as Cummings
- *The Dalton Gang* (1949), as Sheriff Jeb
- *The Gal Who Took the West* (1949), as Hawley
- *Grand Canyon* (1949), as Tex Hartford
- *Rimfire* (1949), as Capt. Tom Harvey
- *Rogues' Regiment* (1948), as Cobb
- *Last of the Wild Horses* (1948), as Sheriff Steve Harrison
- *Command Decision* (1948), as Maj. Garrett Davenport
- *Disaster* (1948), as Sam Payne
- *Adventures of Gallant Bess* (1948), as Bud Millerick
- *In This Corner* (1948), as Charles 'Tug' Martin (as Jimmy Millican)
- *The Return of Wildfire* (1948), as Frank Keller
- *The Man from Colorado* (1948), as Sgt. Jericho Howard
- *Hazard* (1948), as Houseman
- *Mr. Reckless* (1948), as Pete
- *Let's Live Again* (1948), as George Blake
- *The Tender Years* (1948), as Kit Barton
- *The Trouble with Women* (1947), as Keefe
- *Stepchild* (1947), as Brian Reed
- *Spoilers of the North* (1947), as Bill Garraway
- *Rendezvous with Annie* (1946), as Captain Spence
- *The Bride Wore Boots* (1946), as Kerwin Haynes (uncredited)
- *The Blue Dahlia* (1946), as Photographer (uncredited)
- *Tokyo Rose* (1946), as Pvt. Al Wilson
- *The Lost Weekend* (1945), as Nurse (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/the-lost-weekend.md)
- *Incendiary Blonde* (1945), as Hector - Actor (uncredited)
- *The Affairs of Susan* (1945), as Major (uncredited)
- *You Came Along* (1945), as Lt. Cmdr. George Nelson (uncredited)
- *A Guy Named Joe* (1944), as Orderly (uncredited)
- *Northern Pursuit* (1943), as Army Driver (uncredited)
- *So Proudly We Hail* (1943), as Young Ensign (Uncredited)
- *Air Force* (1943), as Marine with Dog on Wake Island (uncredited)
- *Stand by for Action* (1942), as Talker (uncredited)
- *I Married a Witch* (1942), Actor
- *A Man's World* (1942), as Parks
- *The Glass Key* (1942), as Politician (uncredited)
- *The Secret Code* (1942), as Reporter Bill
- *Wake Island* (1942), Actor — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/film/wake-island.md)
- *Take a Letter, Darling* (1942), as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- *The Wife Takes a Flyer* (1942), as Gestapo Agent
- *Hello, Annapolis* (1942), as Lt. Blake
- *Fingers at the Window* (1942), as Reporter (uncredited)
- *Tramp, Tramp, Tramp!* (1942), as Draftee
- *The Remarkable Andrew* (1942), as Onlooker
- *Nazi Agent* (1942), as Operator (uncredited)
- *Don't Talk* (1942), as FBI Agent-Driver
- *The Man Who Returned to Life* (1942), as Johnny/Charlie
- *Joe Smith, American* (1942), as Aircraft Plant Foreman (uncredited)
- *The Fleet's In* (1942), as Sailor
- *Among the Living* (1941), Actor
- *You'll Never Get Rich* (1941), as Prisoner (uncredited)
- *Here Comes Mr. Jordan* (1941), as Ringside Broadcaster (uncredited) — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/here-comes-mr-jordan.md)
- *Down in San Diego* (1941), as Sentry (uncredited)
- *Love Crazy* (1941), as Miami Private Investigator (uncredited)
- *Meet John Doe* (1941), as Photographer (uncredited)
- *Flight Command* (1940), as North Island Tower Operator (voice)
- *So You Won't Talk?* (1940), as Cop
- *Glamour for Sale* (1940), as Client in Nightclub (uncredited)
- *Too Many Husbands* (1940), as Nightclub Patron
- *Convicted Woman* (1940), as Cop (uncredited)
- *A Chump at Oxford* (1940), as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- *His Girl Friday* (1940), as Tim (uncredited) — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/film/his-girl-friday.md)
- *Mr. Smith Goes to Washington* (1939), as Senate Reporter (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-smith-goes-to-washington.md)
- *Coast Guard* (1939), as Sailor (uncredited)
- *Daughters Courageous* (1939), as Boy on Beach (uncredited)
- *Only Angels Have Wings* (1939), as Mechanic (uncredited) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/film/only-angels-have-wings.md)
- *Back Door to Heaven* (1939), as Convict in Baseball Game (uncredited)
- *The Sap Takes a Wrap* (1939), as Uncredited
- *Honolulu* (1939), as Lifeguard on Ship (uncredited)
- *The Lone Wolf Spy Hunt* (1939), as Cabby (uncredited)
- *Spring Madness* (1938), as Dartmouth College Student
- *Flight to Fame* (1938), as Pilot
- *You Can't Take It with You* (1938), as Policeman (uncredited) — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/film/you-cant-take-it-with-you.md)
- *Who Killed Gail Preston?* (1938), as Hank
- *Killer at Large* (1936), as Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- *Mr. Deeds Goes to Town* (1936), as Interne (uncredited) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/mr-deeds-goes-to-town.md)
- *You May Be Next!* (1936), as Radio Technician (uncredited)
- *Atlantic Adventure* (1935), as Sailor
- *Mills of the Gods* (1934), as Chauffeur

## Gallery

- ![James Millican](https://film.one/media/person/405185/gallery-c923beb0c05b.jpg) James Millican — Film screenshot (Crestview Productions), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/32/James_Millican_Adventures_of_Gallant_Bess.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![James Millican](https://film.one/media/person/405185/gallery-4a4fc865b40f.jpg) James Millican — Image via TMDB

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