John Frederick Milius is an American actor best known for playing Screenwriter in the film Apocalypse Now.
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Best Known For:The film Apocalypse Now
Breakthrough:Co-wrote the screenplay for Apocalypse Now, becoming one of the most influential writers in Hollywood in 1979
10 Quick Facts About John Frederick Milius
- Full Name: John Frederick Milius
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Apocalypse Now
- Date of Birth: April 11, 1944
- Age: 82 years old
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Director and Screenwriter
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
John Frederick Milius Age
John Frederick Milius is about 82 years old as of 2026. John Frederick Milius was born in 1944.
Education
He attended University of Southern California, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Cinema.
- University of Southern California
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Field of Study: Cinema
Rise to Fame
John Frederick Milius rose to prominence for his role in the film Apocalypse Now.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian, and Red Dawn.
- Film: Apocalypse Now (Screenwriter, 1979)
- Film: Conan the Barbarian (Director/Screenwriter, 1982)
- Film: Red Dawn (Director/Screenwriter, 1984)
John Frederick Milius Family & Relationships
John Frederick Milius is divorced. He has 2 children, Ethan Milius and Amanda Milius.
- Father: William Sturgis Milius
- Mother: Elizabeth Milius
- Children:
- Ethan Milius
- Amanda Milius
Lesser Known Facts
- The character of Walter Sobchak in The Big Lebowski was partially inspired by Milius's real-life personality.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Frederick Milius
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 11, 1944
- Age: 82
- Birthday: April 11
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Sturgis Milius
- Mother: Elizabeth Milius
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
