James Millhollin, a slender and agitated individual, built a career by portraying irksome bureaucrats, anxious hotel clerks, and other uptight authority figures. His pinched face, prominent eyes, and flighty mannerisms seemed tailor-made for these roles, reminiscent of actors such as Edward Everett Horton or Franklin Pangborn.
One of Millhollin's most memorable performances was as an army psychiatrist driven to distraction while attempting to administer a psychological examination to Andy Griffith in the 1958 film No Time for Sergeants. This role was also performed by Millhollin on Broadway.
Born in Peoria, Illinois, Millhollin began his career on the Broadway stage and subsequently transitioned to television in the early 1950s. He eventually made his way into the film industry, before retiring and moving to Mississippi, where he passed away in 1993.
