John Milius Biography

Fast Facts

• Best known as a screenwriter and director, specifically recognized for "Dirty Harry," "Conan the Barbarian" and "Apocalypse Now․"
• Graduated from the University of Southern California School of Cinema-Television
• Quote: "There's no shame in the world, and without shame, you cannot have honor․ Our world is ruled by consensus now․ There is no sense of honor․"
• Quote: "Films are always pretentious․ There's nothing more pretentious than a filmmaker․"
• Became the subject of 2013 documentary "Milius․"
• Participates as a member of the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors
• Attempted to enlist in the U․S․ Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, but failed his physical exam
• Was the inspiration for the character Walter Sobchak in "The Big Lebowski․"