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Date of Birth: |
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July 2, 1932 |
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Place of Birth: |
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Brooklyn, NY |
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Died: |
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January 8, 1989 |
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Spouse: |
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Kathryn McDonald (1969 - 1989) |
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Children: |
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Alison McMillan |
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. He was managing three floors at
the Herald Square Store when he auditioned
for and won a role in a play in 1960.
In
the 70s and 80s, McMillan was a frequent
player on TV, often the craggy, crusty,
ill-tempered guy with a heart of gold, such
as his role as Jack Doyle on "Rhoda." |
