Milton Brown was an American actor known for his roles in The Squaw Man, The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, and Carmen. Born on July 15, 1895, in Moscow, Russian Empire, he made significant contributions to early cinema before his death on March 29, 1948, in Hollywood, California.
Personal and Family Life
Milton Brown was born Michael Braun. He was recognized for his work not just as an actor but also as an assistant director. In the late 1920s, he was Lillian Gish’s preferred still photographer, collaborating with her on several projects.
Death and Legacy
Milton Brown passed away on March 29, 1948, in Hollywood, California. His work in the film industry during the early 20th century left a lasting mark, particularly in silent and early sound films.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Straight Shooting | 1917-08-27 | Black-Eye Pete |
| Water, Water, Everywhere | 1920-02-08 | Sam Beecher |
| The Warrens of Virginia | 1915-02-14 | Zeke Biggs |
| Wild Horse | 1931-08-02 | Rodeo Spectator |
| Carmen | 1915-10-31 | Garcia |
| Common Sense | 1920-06-01 | The Wayfarer (as L. Milton Brown) |
| The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come | 1920-02-01 | Pop Dillon |
| The Desire of the Moth | 1917-10-22 | Matt Lisner |
| The Call of the North | 1914-08-10 | Me-en-gan |
| The Local Bad Man | 1932-01-14 | Horsetail Wright (as Milt Brown) |
| The Selfish Woman | 1916-07-09 | Sheriff |
| The Mounted Stranger | 1930-02-08 | ‘Pop’ Ainslee |
| Ruggles of Red Gap | 1923-10-07 | Sen. Pettingill |
| Points West | 1929-08-25 | Parsons |
| Trailing Trouble | 1930-03-23 | Sheriff |
| Wild Girl | 1932-11-09 | Vigilante |