Victor Kilian

Biography

Victor Arthur Kilian was an American actor born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on March 6, 1891. He began his career at 18 with a vaudeville company and transitioned to Broadway plays by the mid-1920s, making his film debut by the end of the decade. Notable roles include "Western Union," "Little Giant," and "Dr. Cyclops." Kilian was blacklisted in the 1950s for his political beliefs, but continued to work on stage after Hollywood's ban lifted.