Kenneth McMillan

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Characters played by Kenneth McMillan

Baron Vladimir Harkonnen — Dune (1984)

Ruthless ruler of Giedi Prime, mastermind behind Atreides downfall.

Eddie MacDonald — Runaway Train (1985)

Eddie MacDonald is Frank Barstow's superior in railroad operations. After the runaway train damages another train and continues accelerating, Eddie orders Frank to derail it. His command places the lives of Manny, Buck, and Sara at immediate risk before the derailment is canceled.

Cressner — Cat's Eye (1985)

Cressner is a crime boss and casino owner who treats dangerous wagers as entertainment. After Norris has an affair with his wife, Cressner kidnaps him, plants drugs in his car, and forces him across a penthouse ledge. He later loses control of the wager, is attacked by a pigeon, and falls to his death.

Frank Crotty — True Confessions (1981)

Tom's police partner. Assists in the Fazenda case, locates a key witness from Brenda's brothel, and advises Tom against publicly targeting Amsterdam prematurely.

Captain Clarence O'Connell — Armed and Dangerous (1986)

Boss of Guard Dog Security and father of Maggie Cavanaugh. Initially reprimands his employees for their failed warehouse defense but ultimately captures the criminal ring led by Carlino and corrupt detectives.

Willie Conklin — Ragtime (1981)

Leader of a bigoted volunteer fire department that harasses Coalhouse Walker over his automobile. Captured by police, he is forced to apologize but is subsequently arrested by Commissioner Waldo instead of being handed over to Coalhouse.

Malcolm Wallace — Borderline (1980)

Malcolm Wallace is the INS Commissioner and Jeb Maynard’s superior. After Scooter Jackson’s funeral, Maynard reports his theory that the murders were connected to alien smuggling rather than drugs. Wallace cautions him to proceed carefully, after which Maynard begins pursuing the case with Jimmy Fante’s assistance.

Horvath — Three Fugitives (1989)

A police officer involved in the pursuit. Contributes to the coordinated effort to track and capture the fugitives.

Market Manager — The Stepford Wives (1975)

Brief appearance in the town.

Albert C. Caruso — In the Custody of Strangers (1982)

Albert C. Caruso is the warden responsible for Danny while he is incarcerated. He wants to keep Danny out of the adult jail, but the court’s decisions leave him unable to do so. His frustration reflects the difficulties Danny faces in custody and the limits of the warden’s ability to protect him.

Pete — Chilly Scenes of Winter (1979)

Pete is Charles's incredulous stepfather and part of the strained family environment Charles must navigate. He is associated with Charles's attempts to cope with Clara's suicidal thoughts, providing a skeptical presence in the household while Charles remains consumed by his failed relationship with Laura.

John Rourke Sr. — Reckless (1984)

John Rourke Sr. is Johnny Rourke’s alcoholic father and a worker at the local mill. His drinking causes Johnny to miss practice, and their argument ends with him destroying Johnny’s stereo and throwing him out. After John Rourke Sr. dies, Johnny clears his locker and burns his belongings.

Career Overview

Kenneth McMillan has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1973. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Dune with 1 titles. Signature works include Runaway Train, Cat's Eye, Armed and Dangerous. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1932-07-02
Birth Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q349510), public domain (CC0).