Wissenswertes

Was killed a few days after Charles Wagenheim died under very similar circumstances (beaten to death by burglars in his apartment). The very last appearance of both actors was on the season nine episode of All in the Family, The Return of Stephanie's Father (1979), which aired a few days before their deaths.

Murdered by burglars at his Hollywood apartment.

While shooting the John Wayne film Piraten im Karibischen Meer (1942), Kilian lost the use of his eye after an accident during a fighting scene.

Enjoyed a prolific career on Broadway, active from 1926-62 and appearing in 26 productions.

Although he was the star of the low budget science fiction adventure "Unknown World" (1951), because he was blacklisted (as a victim of the Communist witch hunts) his name did not appear in the credits of the released version.

Became a member of the Screen Actors Guild in late 1935.

Father of Victor Kilian Jr..