Kenneth McMillan

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 07/02/1932
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA
Death Date: 01/08/1989

biography

This craggy-faced, rotund supporting player, often in brutal or overbearing roles was memorable as the bullying, racist fire chief in "Ragtime" (1981), and as costume shop boss to Valerie Harper on the TV series "Rhoda" (CBS, 1977-1978). Kenneth McMillan was nearly 30 when he won his first important theatre role. Born in Brooklyn, he had earned his high school diploma from the High School for the Performing Arts, but was unable to find work as an actor after graduation. He studied with Uta Hagen at the HB Studios while working -- and being promoted -- at Gimbel's department store in New York. Continued

Credits

Heavy
2004
Eddie MacDonald
1985
Willie Conklin
1981
Frank Crotty
1981
Brannigan
Jamie Francis
Mr. Deever
Sam Marzetta
Banion
Malcolm Wallace
Clarence O'Connell
Horvath
Lieutenant Cullum
Captain Wilkins
John Rourke Sr
Hawkins

milestones

Year
Milestone
1962 
Stage acting debut in touring company of Tennessee Williams' "Sweet Bird of Youth"
 
Had regular role on the CBS soap "Love of Life"
1972 
Broadway debut in the Tony-winning play "Borstal Boy"
1973 
Feature debut, "Serpico"
1977 
Co-starred in David Mamet's "American Buffalo"
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