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Reginald Alfred John Truscott-...
| Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | Jan 3, 1905 Neath, Glamorgan |
| Died | Mar 10, 1986 Torrance, CA |
| Age | Died at 81 |
| Final Resting PlaceCremated | |
Ray Milland | |
| Job | Actor, director |
| Years active | 1929-1985 |
| Top Roles | Prof. Alexander 'Alec' Stevenson, Tony Wendice, Steve Harleigh, Lt. Dudley Briggs, Dr. James Xavier |
| Top Genres | Drama, Comedy, Romance, Crime, Adventure, Musical |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Romance (Comic), Aviation |
| Top Collaborators | Mitchell Leisen (Director), Frank Faylen, Nestor Paiva, Cecil Kellaway |
| Shares birthday with | Marion Davies, Anna May Wong, ZaSu Pitts see more.. |
Ray Milland Overview:
Legendary actor, Ray Milland, was born Reginald Alfred John Truscott-Jones on Jan 3, 1905 in Neath, Glamorgan. Milland died at the age of 81 on Mar 10, 1986 in Torrance, CA and was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea near Pacific Crest Redondo Beach CA.
HONORS and AWARDS:
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Ray Milland was nominated for one Academy Award, winning for Best Actor for The Lost Weekend (as Don Birnam) in 1945.
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Film name | Role | Result |
| 1945 | Best Actor | The Lost Weekend (1945) | Don Birnam | Won |
He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Motion Pictures and Television. Ray Milland's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #79 on Apr 17, 1947.
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and the Dragon Squad
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The Uninvited (1944) – with and Ruth Hussey
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Casal 20 / Hart to Hart e o ilustre
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Ray Milland Quotes:
Johnny Carter:
You know, personally, I think there are only three things worth living for: fine guns, good horses and beautiful women.
Dr. Timothy Sterling: You know, it strikes me you're laboring under the impression that you're superior to Marilyn. Well, maybe in sarcasm, yes. But when it comes to... why, you couldn't lure me out of a burning building.
Tony Wendice: How about coming with me to a stag party?
Mark Halliday: A stag party?
Tony Wendice: Yes, some American boys have been playing tennis all over the country. We're giving them a sort of farewell dinner.
Mark Halliday: Sounds great, but I'm not much of a tennis player.
Tony Wendice: Doesn't matter. You know New York and all that.
[to Margot]
Tony Wendice: Darling, Mark's coming to the party tomorrow night.
Margot Mary Wendice: Oh good. You better drop in here first and have a drink.
Tony Wendice: That's the idea.
Mark Halliday: Yes, alright. Well I'll try and get a taxi.
Margot Mary Wendice: No, we can usually pick one up. So long, darling.
Tony Wendice: Enjoy yourself.
Mark Halliday: So long, Tony.
Tony Wendice: Good night.
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Dr. Timothy Sterling: You know, it strikes me you're laboring under the impression that you're superior to Marilyn. Well, maybe in sarcasm, yes. But when it comes to... why, you couldn't lure me out of a burning building.
Tony Wendice: How about coming with me to a stag party?
Mark Halliday: A stag party?
Tony Wendice: Yes, some American boys have been playing tennis all over the country. We're giving them a sort of farewell dinner.
Mark Halliday: Sounds great, but I'm not much of a tennis player.
Tony Wendice: Doesn't matter. You know New York and all that.
[to Margot]
Tony Wendice: Darling, Mark's coming to the party tomorrow night.
Margot Mary Wendice: Oh good. You better drop in here first and have a drink.
Tony Wendice: That's the idea.
Mark Halliday: Yes, alright. Well I'll try and get a taxi.
Margot Mary Wendice: No, we can usually pick one up. So long, darling.
Tony Wendice: Enjoy yourself.
Mark Halliday: So long, Tony.
Tony Wendice: Good night.
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