Walter Miller

Walter Miller was an American actor best known for his roles in King of the Wild, Queen of the Northwoods, and The Green Archer. Born as William Corwin Miller on March 9, 1892, in Dayton, Ohio, he had a career that spanned from silent films to talkies.

Personal and Family Life

Walter was married twice, first to Lillian Louise Coffin, from whom he divorced, and later to Eileen Schofield until his death in 1940. Not much detailed information is available about his family life, but he was known to have a strong presence in both film and stage performances.

Career Highlights

Miller began his acting journey in silent films in 1911, working with D.W. Griffith’s company. He alternated between screen work and the stage throughout his career and became particularly noted for his starring roles in serial films alongside Allene Ray. He was involved in many cliffhangers and made a lasting impact in film history.

Death and Legacy

Walter Miller passed away from a heart attack on March 30, 1940, in Hollywood, California, while working on a Gene Autry film titled Gaucho Serenade. His contributions to cinema, especially in the era of silent films and serials, continue to be recognized through various retrospectives and biographical studies on early film actors.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
King of the Wild 1931-03-01 Robert Grant
The Musketeers of Pig Alley 1912-10-31 The Musician
Blessed Event 1932-09-10 Boldt
The Mothering Heart 1913-06-21 The Husband
Dick Tracy’s G-Men 1939-09-02 Henchman Robal
The Last of the Mohicans 1932-05-17 Duncan Heyward
The Galloping Ghost 1931-09-01 George Elton
Death’s Marathon 1913-06-14 The Friend – The Husband’s Partner
The Vanishing Shadow 1934-04-22 Wade Barnett
The Yaqui Cur 1913-05-16 Ocallo, Strongheart’s Friend
So Near, Yet So Far 1912-09-29 Howard, the Boy
Valley of Wanted Men 1935-10-19 Ralph Dexter
Tailspin Tommy 1934-10-29 Bruce Hoyt
Desert Gold 1936-03-26 Henchman Hank Ladd
Bullet Code 1940-04-12 Sam Gorman
Ghost Patrol 1936-08-02 Dawson
Rogue of the Rio Grande 1930-12-07 Walter Miller
Pirate Treasure 1934-01-29 Stanley Brasset
Smoking Guns 1934-06-11 Ranger Dick Evans
The Secret of Treasure Island 1938-03-17 Carter ‘The Shark’ Collins
Wild Horse Rodeo 1937-12-06 Colonel Nye
The King of the Kongo 1929-08-29 Larry Trent
The Lone Defender 1930-03-04 Ramon
Just Around the Corner 1933-01-17 Graham (uncredited)
Three Wise Girls 1932-02-10 Manager of Drugstore
Saturday’s Heroes 1937-10-08 Coach Banks
Crime Ring 1938-07-08 Jenner
Brutality 1912-12-02 The Young Man
The Hurricane Horseman 1931-10-10 Pancho Gomez
Gun Justice 1933-12-11 Chris Hogan
The Fugitive Sheriff 1936-10-19 Flamer Willis
Unseeing Eyes 1923-11-18 Dick Helston
Wild West Days 1937-07-05 Doc Hardy
They Gave Him a Gun 1937-05-07 Army Captain (uncredited)
The Man Who Found Himself 1937-04-02 Evans – License Renewal Inspector
Smashing the Rackets 1938-08-08 Mac
Manhattan Parade 1931-12-24 John Roberts
Draegerman Courage 1937-05-15 Maxwell
Double Danger 1938-01-28 Police Sergeant O’Riley (uncredited)
Flight from Glory 1937-08-20 Old Timer
Without Orders 1936-10-