John Milius
American director and screenwriter
Born
April 11th, 1944
80 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A director, producer, and screenwriter, contributions include work in the action and drama genres. Coconspired in the making of the influential film 'Apocalypse Now'. Directed 'Conan the Barbarian', which established a new style in fantasy filmmaking. Credited with creating the television series 'Rome'.
Wrote 'Apocalypse Now'
Directed 'Conan the Barbarian'
Created the series 'Rome'
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