John 'Skins' Miller
ActingAbout John 'Skins' Miller
John "Skins" Miller (November 6, 1890 – July 15, 1956) was an American actor. He was best known for his roles in the films Every Day's a Holiday (1937), All the King's Men (1949), and Sunset Boulevard (1950).
John 'Skins' Miller Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John 'Skins' Miller reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John 'Skins' Miller's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of John 'Skins' Miller'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 Sunset Boulevard, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John 'Skins' Miller Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John 'Skins' Miller's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John 'Skins' Miller has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | The Raging Tide | Houlihan (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Men | Mr. Doolin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Hog-Eye Electrician (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | All the King's Men | Drunk at Football Game (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Top o' the Morning | Dowdler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Sorrowful Jones | Head Telephone Man (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court | Skins / Idiot #1 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Criss Cross | Midget | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Time of Your Life | Tippler | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now | Kassel (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Lost in a Harem | Sousaphonist (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Navy Way | Recruit Pop Lacy | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Johnny Come Lately | Tramp | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Coney Island | Drunken Bricklayer | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Big Street | Truck Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Devil Pays Off | Flop-House Night Clerk | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Tobacco Road | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Texas Rangers Ride Again | Station Attendant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Three Men from Texas | Herman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | King of the Lumberjacks | 'Cooky', the Camp Cook | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Farmer's Daughter | Carpenter (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Return of Doctor X | Newspaper Vendor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Torchy Blane... Playing with Dynamite | San Francisco Taxi Driver (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Heritage of the Desert | Postmaster John Twerk | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Jury's Secret | Juror Simms | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Every Day's a Holiday | Quartet member | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Something to Sing About | Dancer in Drag in 'Deck Number' (as Skins Miller) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Sophie Lang Goes West | Passenger | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Devil's Saddle Legion | Spooks Wilkins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Internes Can't Take Money | Weasel (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | We Who Are About to Die | Macy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Arizona Mahoney | Human Bullet Applicant (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | San Francisco | Man on Stretcher (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Romance in the Air | Hillbilly | Flop | Similar → |
| 1936 | You May Be Next! | Man with Duck Act (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | It's in the Air | Skinny (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1935 | Maybe It's Love | Elevator Operator (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Biography of a Bachelor Girl | Man in Irish's Store (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Merry Widow | Drunken Man (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round | Sound Effects Man in Grand Hotel Spoof (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Desirable | Dan - Elevator Operator (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Gift of Gab | Stooge (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Stand Up and Cheer! | Hill-Billy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Son of a Sailor | Sailor (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Don't Bet on Love | Bigsby (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1933 | Heroes for Sale | Angry Laundry Worker (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Central Airport | Hotel Desk Clerk #2 (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Conquerors | Skins (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Purchase Price | Accordion Player Skins (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
John 'Skins' Miller - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John 'Skins' Miller?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John 'Skins' Miller is "Sunset Boulevard" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has John 'Skins' Miller acted in?
John 'Skins' Miller has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John 'Skins' Miller?
Other notable films include "Criss Cross", "Desirable", and "All the King's Men".