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John Milius

  • Writer
  • Producer
  • Director
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John Milius
John Milius is a screenwriter and director who came to prominence in the 1970s, when he was associated with Francis Ford Coppola and the pre-Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) George Lucas. Born on April 11, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, Milius was one of the first movie industry professionals to be a film school graduate, having matriculated at the University of Southern California. In 1967, Milius won first prize at USC School of Cinema-for his student film Marcello, I'm Bored (1970).

A gun enthusiast, Milius serves as a member of the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors.
BornApril 11, 1944
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BornApril 11, 1944
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  • Nominated for 1 Oscar
    • 3 wins & 6 nominations total

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Steven Spielberg, William A. Fraker, Dick Colean, John Milius, and Ronald L. Vargas Jr. in 1941 (1979)
John Milius in Milius (2013)

Known for

Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Conan the Barbarian
6.9
  • Writer
  • 1982
Jeremiah Johnson (1972)
Jeremiah Johnson
7.6
  • Writer
  • 1972
Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (1979)
Apocalypse Now
8.5
  • Writer
  • 1979
Red Dawn (1984)
Red Dawn
6.3
  • Writer
  • 1984

Credits

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Writer

  • Josh Peck, Chris Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson, Isabel Lucas, and Adrianne Palicki in Red Dawn (2012)
    Red Dawn
    • Writer (1984 screenplay)
    • 2012
  • Homefront (2011)
    Homefront
    • written by
    • Video Game
    • 2011
  • Between the Lines: The True Story of Surfers and the Vietnam War (2008)
    Between the Lines: The True Story of Surfers and the Vietnam War
    • guest writer
    • 2008
  • Rome (2005)
    Rome
    • created by
    • written by (creator)
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2007
  • Apocalypse Oz (2006)
    Apocalypse Oz
    • screenplay "Apocalypse Now"
    • Short
    • 2006
  • Medal of Honor: European Assault (2005)
    Medal of Honor: European Assault
    • story: design team
    • writer: design team
    • Video Game
    • 2005
  • Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, and Gary Busey in Rough Riders (1997)
    Rough Riders
    • written by
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1997
  • Clear and Present Danger (1994)
    Clear and Present Danger
    • screenplay by
    • 1994
  • Wes Studi in Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
    Geronimo: An American Legend
    • screenplay
    • story
    • 1993
  • Conan (1991)
    Conan
    • based on the film written by
    • Video Game
    • 1991
  • Nick Nolte and Nigel Havers in Farewell to the King (1989)
    Farewell to the King
    • screenplay
    • 1989
  • Extreme Prejudice (1987)
    Extreme Prejudice
    • story by
    • 1987
  • Don Johnson and Philip Michael Thomas in Miami Vice (1984)
    Miami Vice
    • story (as Walter Kurtz)
    • TV Series
    • 1987
  • Red Dawn (1984)
    Red Dawn
    • screenplay
    • 1984
  • Conan the Barbarian (1982)
    Conan the Barbarian
    • written by
    • 1982

Producer

  • Rome (2005)
    Rome
    • executive producer
    • TV Series
    • 2005–2007
  • Uncommon Valor (1983)
    Uncommon Valor
    • producer
    • 1983
  • Used Cars (1980)
    Used Cars
    • executive producer
    • 1980
  • 1941 (1979)
    1941
    • executive producer
    • 1979
  • George C. Scott in Hardcore (1979)
    Hardcore
    • executive producer
    • 1979

Director

  • Tom Berenger, Sam Elliott, and Gary Busey in Rough Riders (1997)
    Rough Riders
    • Director
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1997
  • Salma Hayek and Antonio Sabato Jr. in Rebel Highway (1994)
    Rebel Highway
    • Director (directed by)
    • TV Series
    • 1994
  • Jake Busey and Carla Gugino in Motorcycle Gang (1994)
    Motorcycle Gang
    • Director
    • TV Movie
    • 1994
  • Flight of the Intruder (1991)
    Flight of the Intruder
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Nick Nolte and Nigel Havers in Farewell to the King (1989)
    Farewell to the King
    • Director
    • 1989
  • The Twilight Zone (1985)
    The Twilight Zone
    • Director (segment Opening Day, directed by)
    • TV Series
    • 1985
  • Red Dawn (1984)
    Red Dawn
    • Director
    • 1984
  • Conan the Barbarian (1982)
    Conan the Barbarian
    • Director
    • 1982
  • Big Wednesday (1978)
    Big Wednesday
    • Director
    • 1978
  • The Wind and the Lion (1975)
    The Wind and the Lion
    • Director
    • 1975
  • Cloris Leachman, Ben Johnson, Warren Oates, and Michelle Phillips in Dillinger (1973)
    Dillinger
    • Director
    • 1973
  • The Reversal of Richard Sun (1970)
    The Reversal of Richard Sun
    • Director
    • 1970
  • Marcello, I'm Bored
    • Director
    • Short
    • 1970
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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Walter Kurtz
  • Born
    • April 11, 1944
    • St. Louis, Missouri, USA
  • Spouses
      Elan Oberon1992 - present
  • Children
    • Amanda Milius
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 3 Interviews
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Is a personal friend of the Coen brothers and was the inspiration for the character of Walter in the The Big Lebowski (1998).
  • Quotes
    [on being rejected for military service due to asthma]: "I'm a very efficient director - it's my training in military tactics. I've trained my whole life to be a general but I never could. So I became the next best thing, a movie director."
  • Trademarks
      Frequently casts Gerry Lopez
  • Nicknames
    • The Dog Trainer
    • Viking Man

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