Ray Milland
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Ray Milland (born Reginald Alfred John Truscott-Jones or Alfred Reginald Jones; 3 January 1907 – 10 March 1986) was a Welsh actor and director. He is best remembered for his Academy Award–winning portrayal of an alcoholic writer in The Lost Weekend (1945), as well as for his performances in Dial M for Murder (1954) and Love Story (1970).
Ray Milland Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Ray Milland reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Ray Milland's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Ray Milland's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains River of Gold, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Ray Milland Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ray Milland's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Ray Milland has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Faces of Horror | Maxwell Kirshner (archive) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Grace Kelly: The American Princess | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid | (in "The Lost Weekend") (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Our Family Business | Tony | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Darker Side of Terror | Prof. Meredith | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Battlestar Galactica | Sire Uri | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects | Carson McKell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The House in Nightmare Park | Stewart Henderson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | River of Gold | Evelyn Rose | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Love Story | Oliver Barrett III | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Daughter of the Mind | Prof. Samuel Hale Constable | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | King of Kings | Satan (voice) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | Dial M for Murder | Tony Wendice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Something to Live For | Alan Miller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | A Woman of Distinction | Alexander "Alec" Stevenson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Art Director | Self - from 'The Big Clock' (archive footage) (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Alias Nick Beal | Nick Beal | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Sealed Verdict | Robert Lawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Big Clock | George Stroud | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Trouble with Women | Gilbert Sedley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | California | Jonathan Trumbo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Lost Weekend | Don Birnam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Till We Meet Again | John | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Ministry of Fear | Stephen Neale | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Uninvited | Roderick Fitzgerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Forever and a Day | Bill Trimble | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Major and the Minor | Major Kirby | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Are Husbands Necessary? | George Cugat | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sullivan's Travels | Near-Collision Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Skylark | Tony Kenyon | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Doctor Takes a Wife | Dr. Timothy Sterling | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | French Without Tears | Alan Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Beau Geste | John Geste | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Hotel Imperial | Lieutenant Nemassy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Say It in French | Richard Carrington, Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Her Jungle Love | Bob Mitchell | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Wise Girl | John O'Halloran | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Ebb Tide | Robert Herrick | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Easy Living | John Ball Jr. | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | The Return of Sophie Lang | Jimmy Dawson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Alias Mary Dow | Peter Marshall | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Gilded Lily | Charles Gray Granville | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Charlie Chan in London | Neil Howard | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | We're Not Dressing | Prince Michael (as Raymond Milland) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | This Is the Life | Bob Travers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Man Who Played God | Eddie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Blonde Crazy | Joe Reynolds | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Bought! | Charles Carter Jr. | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Flying Scotsman | Jim Edwards | Hit | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Lady from the Sea | Tom Roberts | Super Hit | Similar → |
Ray Milland - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ray Milland?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ray Milland is "River of Gold" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Ray Milland acted in?
Ray Milland has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ray Milland?
Other notable films include "Faces of Horror", "The Trouble with Women", and "Our Family Business".