Description:
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 (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.
Birthday
April 11, 1944
Born In
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Alternative names
Walter Kurtz
Spouse/Ex-
Elan Oberon 1992 - present (),Celia Milius February 26, 1978 - ? (divorced),Renee Fabri January 7, 1967 - January 20, 1978 (divorced)
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."
Nickname
The Dog Trainer
Trademarks
Frequently casts Gerry Lopez
