Kenneth McMillan

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
07/02/1932
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York
Death Date:
01/08/1989
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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
Jamie Francis
Brannigan
Mr. Deever
Banion
Sam Marzetta
Clarence O'Connell
Malcolm Wallace
Horvath
Lieutenant Cullum
Hawkins
John Rourke Sr
Captain Wilkins
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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