Martin Sam Milner

Martin Milner was a star of two wildly-popular 1960s TV series, "Route 66" and "Adam-12."

Born in Detroit to film-industry parents and raised in Seattle, Washington, Milner moved to Los Angeles California as a teenager to begin an acting career. His wholesome good looks and air of integrity quickly landed him small parts, such as his debut role in 1947’s “Life with Father” and 1949’s “Sands of Iwo Jima.” After a year studying theater at the University of Southern California, Milner left college to focus on acting full-time.

In 1960, Milner became a household name with his role as Tod Stiles on "Route 66.” Inspired by Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road,” the iconic TV drama reflected both the social issues of the day and the rise of the American car culture by featuring two men driving throughout the United States in a Corvette, assisting those in need.

Milner followed this success with another classic good-man role in 1968’s police series “Adam-12.” As Officer Pete Malloy, Milner projected the same kind of tough compassion and realism that made sister-show “Dragnet” famous. Both shows were produced by Jack Webb, a lifelong friend of Milner. "Adam-12" is credited with introducing Americans to police jargon, and police officers, including current Los Angeles Police Department Chief Charlie Beck, openly credit Milner's work as inspiring their decisions to join the force.

Martin is survived by His wife of 59 years Judith Milner, daughter Molly Milner, Sons Stuart, and Andrew and four grandchildren. His daughter Amy passed in 2004.

A Memorial Service for Martin Milner is being held on Saturday September 12, 2015 at 10:30 at Frist Presbyterian Church 2001 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, California 92054.