Biography
Kenneth McMillan (July 2, 1932 – January 8, 1989) was an American actor. McMillan was usually cast as gruff, hostile and unfriendly characters due to his rough image. However, he was sometimes cast in some lighter comic roles that highlighted his gentler side. He was perhaps best known as Jack Doyle in Rhoda (1977–1978), and as Baron Harkonnen in David Lynch's Dune.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Remembering Ragtime
2004
as Willy Conklin (archive footage)
Memories from the making of the classic Milos Forman film "Ragtime".
Three Fugitives
1989
as Horvath
On his first day after being released from jail for 14 armed bank robberies, Lucas finds himself caught up in someone else's robbery. Perry has decide...
Tales from the Hollywood Hills: Natica Jackson
1987
as Lou Carter
In the 1930's an aging film producer and his much younger wife live separate lives. Whenever a young starlet catches the husband's eye, he eventually ...
Malone
1987
as Hawkins
Erstwhile C.I.A. assassin Richard Malone hopes for a tranquil retirement in the placid Pacific Northwest, but what he gets is a rumble with a right-wi...
Armed and Dangerous
1986
as Captain Clarence O'Connell
After policeman Frank Dooley is framed for theft and loses his job on the force, he joins a security guard agency and teams up with inept former defen...
Acceptable Risks
1986
as Wes Boggs
The manager of a chemical plant and a city manager rise up against their respective bosses to keep a town safe in this ecologically conscientious made...
Runaway Train
1985
as Eddie MacDonald
A hardened convict and a younger prisoner escape from a brutal prison in the middle of winter only to find themselves on an out-of-control train with ...
Cat's Eye
1985
as Cressner
Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by a...
Protocol
1984
as Senator Norris
A Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.
Dune
1984
as Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spi...
Concrete Beat
1984
as Marion Kaiser
A newspaper columnist becomes determined to clear a woman who is blamed for the death of her child in a tragic fire.
The Pope of Greenwich Village
1984
as Barney
Charlie and his troublesome cousin Paulie decide to steal $150000 in order to back a "sure thing" race horse that Paulie has inside information on. Th...
Reckless
1984
as John Rourke Sr.
Teenager Johnny Rourke is reckless. Born on the wrong side of the tracks, he breaks the law and girls' hearts with equal cool. Cheerleader Tracey Pres...
When She Says No
1984
as Mr. Michaels
After divorced college professor Rose Michaels invites three of her male colleagues to her room during a teacher's convention, she later accuses them ...
Joe Dancer III: The Big Trade
1983
as Lt. Herbie Quilan
The last of Robert Blake's three "Joe Dancer movies" finds the private investigator framed for manslaughter as he tries to uncover a Hollywood scandal...
Blue Skies Again
1983
as Dirk
A hard-hitting, fast, sure-handed baseball player tries to break into the sport by applying for a spot on a minor-league team. The only problem is tha...
Dixie: Changing Habits
1983
as Tony Marchesso
Dixie is caught operating a whorehouse, and is sentenced to 90 days house arrest in a convent! Can Dixie bend to the ways of the convent nuns to avoid...
Packin' It In
1983
as Howard Estep
In quest of a wholesome place to live: at first the Webbers laugh at their neighbors when they leave L.A. for the mountains of Oregon. But when they r...
Destination Dune
1983
as Self
A short documentary that was originally produced to promote the film at conventions and publicity events in the lead-up to its release.
The Clairvoyant
1982
as Detective Cullum
Two uneasy friends, a police officer and a TV talk show host, each pursue the mysterious "handcuff killer" with the aid of an artist who sees - and dr...
In the Custody of Strangers
1982
as Albert C. Caruso
A teenage delinquent who goes on a drunken joyride is left in jail overnight by his parents in the hope that he might learn a lesson from it. But even...
Partners
1982
as Chief Wilkins
Benson is a police detective. After a series of murders in the Gay community he is ordered to go undercover with a gay police clerk named Kerwin as hi...
Heartbeeps
1981
as Max
Two domestic robots fall in love and run off together.
Whose Life Is It Anyway?
1981
as Judge Wyler
Ken Harrison is an artist that lives to make sculptures. One day he is involved in a car accident, and is paralyzed from his neck down. All he can do ...
Ragtime
1981
as Willie Conklin
A young black pianist becomes embroiled in the lives of an upper-class white family set among the racial tensions, infidelity, violence, and other nos...
True Confessions
1981
as Frank Crotty
A cop clashes with his priest brother while investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute.
Eyewitness
1981
as Mr. Deever
NYC custodian Daryll Deever is a big fan of local news reporter Tony Sokolow, so he is intrigued when she shows up to cover a story at his workplace. ...
Borderline
1980
as Malcolm Wallace
Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of ...
Carny
1980
as Heavy St. John
Tired of being a small-town waitress, Donna departs with the latest carnival show, living with entertainers Frankie and Patch in a tense, emotional tr...
The Hustler of Muscle Beach
1980
as Joseph Demec
A slick promoter in the bodybuilding subculture of Venice Beach, California, finds what he considers a diamond in the rough: a dedicated but somewhat ...
Little Miss Marker
1980
as Brannigan
Sorrowful Jones is a cheap bookie in the 1930s. When a gambler leaves his daughter as a marker for a bet, he gets stuck with her. His life will change...
Hide in Plain Sight
1980
as Sam Marzetta
True story of a man in search of his children after his ex-wife enters the Witness Protection Program.
Chilly Scenes of Winter
1979
as Pete
Charles is a bored civil servant struggling through a harsh Utah winter. He spends most of his time reflecting on his romance with Laura, a coworker w...
Oliver's Story
1978
as Jamie Francis
Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hour...
Bloodbrothers
1978
as Banion
A young man is torn between following in his brothers' footsteps or striking out on his own.
Girlfriends
1978
as Cabbie
A photographer and her best friend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get...
A Death in Canaan
1978
as Sgt. Tim Scully
When a teenager is accused of his mother's murder, the community of Canaan rallies to his defense.
Breaking Up
1978
as Vancrier
JoAnn Hammil faces a harrowing fight to rediscover her personal identity when her husband of 15 years announces that he is leaving her and their child...
Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
1977
as Softy McNamara
Based on the best-selling book, this movie focuses on John F. Kennedy's first run for a congressional seat in 1946.
Dog Day Afternoon
1975
as Commissioner (uncredited)
Based on the true story of would-be Brooklyn bank robbers John Wojtowicz and Salvatore Naturile. Sonny and Sal attempt a bank heist which quickly turn...
The Stepford Wives
1975
as Market Manager
Joanna Eberhart has come to the quaint little town of Stepford, Connecticut with her family, but soon discovers there lies a sinister truth in the all...
The Taking of Pelham One Two Three
1974
as Borough Commander
In New York, armed men hijack a subway car and demand a ransom for the passengers. Even if it's paid, how could they get away?
Serpico
1973
as Charlie (uncredited)
New York cop Frank Serpico blows the whistle on the rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him.