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Ray Milland - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 03, 1907 |
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| Died | March 10, 1986 (age 79) |
| Birthplace | Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Ray Milland's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Winning the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Lost Weekend' (1945) and starring in notable films such as 'Dial M for Murder' (1954) and 'The Big Clock' (1948). |
Intro
Ray Milland was a Welsh actor and film director, best known for his Oscar-winning performance in 'The Lost Weekend' (1945). His career spanned decades, making him one of classic Hollywood's most respected leading men and a memorable figure in the Golden Age of cinema.
Early Life & Background
Ray Milland was born as Alfred Reginald Jones in Neath, Wales. He was educated at King's College School in Cardiff and began his working life as a guardsman in the Household Cavalry before turning to acting in the late 1920s.
Career Highlights
- Won the Academy Award for Best Actor for 'The Lost Weekend' (1945).
- Starred in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Dial M for Murder' (1954) opposite Grace Kelly.
- Appeared in 'The Major and the Minor' (1942), 'The Big Clock' (1948), and 'Love Story' (1944).
- Transitioned to directing with several films in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Successful television career in the 1950sā1970s, including 'Markham' (1959ā1960).
Trivia
- Milland was the first Welsh actor to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.
- He served as a pilot in the Royal Household Cavalry before entering films.
- He published an autobiography, 'Wide-Eyed in Babylon,' in 1974.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Ray Milland born?
Ray Milland was born the 3 January 1907.
Where is Ray Milland from?
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About January 3rd, 1907, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 3rd, 1907 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: In the Evening by the Moonlight, Dear Louise by Harry Macdonough
- Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Unknown
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