Milligan is a surname of Scottish and Irish origin, coming from the Irish Ó Maolagain literally meaning "grandson of the bald man". Notable people with the surname include:

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Alexander William Milligan Alexander William Milligan (1858 – 30 March 1921) was an Australian accountant, legal clerk, zoological collector and ornithologist. Milligan was born at Sulky Gully, near Ballarat in Victoria. He was educated at Guildford, Victoria. In ...

(1858–1921), Australian ornithologist *

Alice Milligan Alice Letitia Milligan 'pseud.'' Iris Olkyrn(4 September 1865 – 13 April 1953) was an Irish writer and activist in Ireland's Celtic Revival; an advocate for the political and cultural participation of women; and a Protestant-unionist convert ...

(1865–1953), Irish nationalist and poet *

Andy Milligan Andrew Jackson Milligan Jr. (February 12, 1929 – June 3, 1991) was an American playwright, screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker, whose work includes 27 movies made between 1965 and 1988. In spite of the fact that he directed a number of movie ...

(1929–1991), American playwright, screenwriter, and film director *

Billy Milligan William Stanley Milligan (February 14, 1955 – December 12, 2014), also known as The Campus Rapist, was an American who was the subject of a highly publicized court case in Ohio in the late 1970s. After having committed several felonies includ ...

(1955–2014), noted sufferer of multiple personality disorder * Blanche Margaret Milligan ( fl. early 20th century), American author *

Bonnie Milligan Bonnie Milligan is a musical theater performer and television actor, known for her "Belting (music), belting" style of singing and wide vocal range. In 2012, Milligan was described as "scene-stealing" in the the Flea Theater, Flea Theater's produ ...

, musical theater performer and television actor *

Brent Milligan Brent Milligan is an American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Background Brent Milligan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State U ...

, American record producer and bass guitar player * Catherine Jean Milligan (born 1986), 2006 Miss Northern Ireland *

Chic Milligan Charles Campbell "Chic" Milligan (26 July 1930 – February 2020) was a Scottish professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are as ...

(Charles Campbell Milligan; born 1930), Scottish footballer *

Chris Milligan Christopher Milligan (born 14 June 1988) is an Australian actor. From 2008 to 2022, he played Kyle Canning in the television soap opera ''Neighbours''. He initially started out as a recurring cast member, until he was promoted to the regular ca ...

(born 1988), Australian actor * Clarence Milligan (1904–1993), Canadian politician, member of the House of Commons of Canada (1957–1962) * Cynthia H. Milligan (born 1947), American businesswoman * Deanna Milligan (born 1972), Canadian actress *

Dennis Milligan Dennis Lee Milligan (born October 24, 1957) is the current Arkansas State Auditor following the 2022 election. He previously served as Treasurer of Arkansas. For that position he won the Republican Party nomination in the primary election on Ma ...

(born 1957), State Treasurer of Arkansas (from 2015) * Dolphus E. Milligan (1928–1973), American chemist * Dudley Milligan (1916–1971), South African and Irish footballer *

Dustin Milligan Dustin Wallace Milligan (born July 28, 1985) is a Canadian actor, known for his role as Ethan Ward on the teen drama television series '' 90210'' from 2008 until 2009, Tom Cummings in the Canadian spy thriller television series ''X Company'' from ...

(born 1985), Canadian film and television actor * Edward H. Milligan (born 1922), Quaker historian *

Eric Milligan (politician) Eric Milligan (born 27 January 1951) was one of the Councillors for Sighthill/Gorgie ward, Edinburgh, Scotland. He was Convener of the Lothian and Borders Police Board from 2003 until 2007. He retired as a councillor in 2017. He is a member of the ...

( fl. 1990s and 2000s), Scottish politician * Eric Milligan (rugby union) (born 1981), Scottish rugby union player * Frank Milligan (1870–1900), English cricketer *

Fraser Milligan Fraser Milligan (born 19 April 1989) is a Scottish footballer. He began his career with Dundee United, where he made only one first team appearance. He joined Montrose in 2009, initially on loan, before a permanent transfer later that year. He ...

(born 1989), Scottish footballer *

George Milligan (disambiguation) George Milligan may refer to: * George Milligan (physician) (?-1799), American surgeon *George Milligan (moderator) (1860–1934), Scottish minister of the Church of Scotland * George Milligan (politician) (born 1934), American politician in th ...

* Gladys Milligan (1892–1973), American painter *

Hamin Milligan Hamin Milligan (born September 30, 1978, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands) is a former Arena Football League defensive specialist. He is the older brother of former National Football League safety Hanik Milligan. High school years Milligan atte ...

(born 1978), Arena Football League player * Hanik Milligan (born 1979), American football player *

Harold Vincent Milligan Harold Vincent Milligan was an American professional musician and musical writer. He is best known for his biography about the life of Stephen Foster.http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/?q=%22Stephen+Foster%22&search=quick&pos=1&_start=1#firsthit ...

(born 1888), Stephen Foster biographer and composer *

Helen Milligan Helen Milligan (born ''Helen Scott''; 25 August 1962) is a Scottish-New Zealand chess player holding the FIDE titles of Candidate Master (CM) and Woman FIDE Master (WFM), and three-time Asian senior women's champion. In 2004 Milligan co-author ...

(born 1962), Scottish-New Zealand chess player * Henry Milligan (born 1958), American boxer

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* Jacob L. Milligan (1889–1951), United States Representative from Missouri (1920–1921, 1923–1935) * James Milligan (born 1978), Australian politician *

Jamie Milligan Jamie Milligan (born 3 January 1980) is an English former professional association football, footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the manager of Bamber Bridge F.C., Bamber Bridge. Playing career Milligan started his career in 1997 as a ...

(born 1980), English footballer *

Jocko Milligan John "Jocko" Milligan (August 8, 1861 – August 29, 1923) was an American professional baseball player who played catcher in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1893. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athl ...

, born John Milligan (1861–1923), Major League Baseball player * John Milligan (disambiguation) * Joseph Milligan (born 1980), member of American alternative rock band Anberlin *

Keith Milligan Keith Wayne Milligan (born February 8, 1950 in Inverness) was the 29th premier of Prince Edward Island, serving for seven weeks in the autumn of 1996. He was educated at Inverness District School, O'Leary Regional High School and the University ...

(born 1950), Prince Edward Island politician * Kelly Milligan (born 1961), American Olympic cross-country skier * Lambdin P. Milligan (1812–1899) Lawyer and Confederate sympathizer * Louise Milligan, Australian journalist * Luke Milligan (born 1976), a former tennis player from the United Kingdom *

Malford Milligan Malford Milligan (born March 29, 1959) is an American singer. He sings soul, blues and gospel songs and also writes music. He has won 8 Austin Music Awards for Best Vocalist. Career Storyville In 1994 Milligan became the singer for Storyville ...

(born 1959), American soul, blues and gospel singer *

Mark Milligan Mark Daniel Milligan (born 4 August 1985) is an Australian former professional footballer. Starting his career as a defender, Milligan has spent much of his later career playing as a midfielder. He is currently a football expert commentary and ...

(born 1985), Australian footballer * Maurice M. Milligan (1884–1959), U.S. District Attorney for Western Missouri * Mike Milligan (disambiguation) * Mollie Milligan ( fl. 1999–), American actress *

Paddy Milligan Samuel Risk Milligan known as Paddy (1916-2001), was an Irish born greyhound trainer. He was twice United Kingdom Trainer of the Year. Profile Based from Beaverwood Kennels, Perry Street in Chislehurst he produced a string of major competitio ...

(Samuel Risk Milligan; 1916–2001), Irish greyhound trainer *

Peter Milligan Peter Milligan (born 24 June 1961) is a British comic book writer who has written extensively for both British and American comic book industries. In the UK, Milligan has contributed to numerous anthology titles including '' 2000 AD'', '' Revo ...

(born 1961), graphic novelist *

Randy Milligan Randall Andre Milligan (born November 27, 1961) is a former American Professional Baseball first baseman who played from 1987 to 1994. He is currently a scout with the Baltimore Orioles of the Major League Baseball (MLB). Milligan is nicknamed "M ...

(born 1961), a former professional baseball player *

Rob Milligan (politician) Rob Milligan (born February 6, 1971) is a former politician in Ontario, Canada. He was a Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 2011 to 2014. He represented the riding of Northumberland—Quinte West. Backgr ...

(born 1971), Canadian politician * Rob Milligan (rugby union) (born 1990), British rugby union player * Robert Milligan (footballer) (1892–1915), Scottish footballer *

Robert Milligan (merchant) Robert Milligan (19 August 1746 – 21 May 1809) was a prominent Scotland, Scottish merchant, mercantile chamber member and slaveowner who was the driving force behind the construction and antitrust, initial statutory sectoral monopoly of th ...

(1746–1809), Scottish merchant and ship-owner * Robert Milligan (politician) (1786–1862), English politician * Rolan Milligan (born 1994), American football safety * Samuel Milligan (1814–1874), American attorney * Spencer Milligan ( fl. 1970s and 1980s), American actor *

Spike Milligan Terence Alan "Spike" Milligan (16 April 1918 – 27 February 2002) was an Irish actor, comedian, writer, musician, poet, and playwright. The son of an English mother and Irish father, he was born in British Colonial India, where he spent his ...

(1918–2002), comedian, writer and actor * Stephen Milligan (1948–1994), British politician * Stuart Milligan (born 1953), American actor *

Tommy Milligan Thomas Milligan (2 March 1904 – 17 December 1970) born in Shieldmuir, Wishaw was a Scottish professional welter/middleweight boxer of the 1920s. Early years Milligan was a childhood friend of Hughie Gallacher. While Gallacher decided on ...

(1904–1970), Scottish welter/middleweight boxer of the 1920s * Tony Milligan (born 1966), Scottish philosopher * William Milligan (disambiguation)

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Adam Milligan ''Supernatural'' is an American television drama series created by writer and producer Eric Kripke. It was initially broadcast by The WB network from September 13, 2005, but after the first season, the WB and UPN networks merged to form The CW ne ...

, a minor character in the show ''Supernatural'' *

Bruno Milligan The following is a list of actors/actresses featured in the five series' of the United Kingdom TV series ''Footballers' Wives''. Series 1 *Zöe Lucker as Tanya Turner (Series 1–5)Lucker and Taylforth are the only cast members to have starred ...

, a character in the television series ''Footballers' Wives'' * Lori Milligan, a character in the film ''The Final Destination'' * Lucy Milligan, a character in the television series ''Footballers' Wives'' *

Owen Milligan ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' is a Canadian teen drama television programme, television series created by Linda Schuyler and Yan Moore. The series is now considered the first incarnation and premiered on CTV Television Network, CTV on October ...

, a character in the ''Degrassi'' series * Rex Milligan, a fictional character created by Anthony Buckeridge

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