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Dick Miller
Richard Miller, more commonly known as Dick Miller, was an American character actor revered for his contributions to over 180 films. Born on Christmas Day in 1928 in The Bronx, New York, Miller's career spanned from 1955 to 2019, making him a dynamic and enduring figure within the industry. Known for his portrayals of the beleaguered everyman, Miller held the distinctive honor of appearing in every film directed by Joe Dante. His notable appearances include 'A Bucket of Blood (1959)', 'The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)', 'Gremlins (1984)', and 'The Terminator (1984)'. Interestingly, many of these projects were led by directors who had kickstarted their careers with Roger Corman, testifying to Miller's demand across generations of filmmakers.
In addition to his movie roles, Miller tapped into TV projects and music videos, further demonstrating his versatile acting chops. He had a stint on Broadway, contributed to the 1963 TV Western 'Gunsmoke', the crime spoof series 'Police Squad!' with Leslie Nielsen and even made a cameo in Rod Stewart's video for the song 'Infatuation' in 1984. He also lent his voice to the animated feature film 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm'. In a recurring theme throughout his career, Miller portrayed various characters named Walter Paisley across different productions. The capstone to his distinguished career was a documentary titled 'That Guy Dick Miller' released in 2014. However, beyond his acting prowess, Miller was also recognized for his academic proficiency with a PhD in psychology, which reflects his profound intellectual depth.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Richard Miller
Born: New York City, U.S
Citizenship: American
Birthday: December 25, 1928
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1955–2019
Children: 1
Spouses: Sheila Elaine Halpern
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Movies Featuring Dick Miller
New York, New York
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
The Lady in Red
Piranha
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Big Bad Mama
A Time for Killing
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Corman’s World
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Route 666
Hanukkah
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
Trapped Ashes
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Maximum Surge
Mob Boss
Motorama
Smokey Bites the Dust
White Dog
Vortex
Heartbeeps
Lies
The Woman Who Sinned
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
The Aftermath
National Lampoon’s Movie Madness
Get Crazy
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
Angel III: The Final Chapter
Under the Boardwalk
Space Raiders
Amazon Women on the Moon
Armed Response
Fangoria’s Weekend of Horrors
Amazon Women on the Moon
The Slams
The Trip
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Number One Fan
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
The Little Shop of Horrors
Summer School Teachers
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes
The Premature Burial
Evil Toons
The Wild Racers
Mr. Billion
Amityville 1992: It’s About Time
Quake
Moving Violation
Capone
The Student Teachers
100 Years of Horror: The Count and Company
Vigilante Force
Fly Me
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Wild, Wild Winter
Game Show Models
Truck Turner
Runaway Daughters
War of the Satellites
Rock All Night
Ski Party
Midnight Runaround
The Girls on the Beach
Darktown Strutters
Gunslinger
The Andersonville Trial
Carnival Rock
Apache Woman
Not of This Earth
Body Waves
White Line Fever
It Conquered the World
11th Victim
The Second Civil War
Naked Paradise
Small Soldiers
The Young Nurses
Night Call Nurses
The Grissom Gang
Beach Ball
Targets
Executive Action
The Oklahoma Woman
Hollywood Boulevard
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
The Terror
The Wild Angels
The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
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Career Timeline
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2001
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Self
Route 666
Bartender
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Himself
1994
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Officer Paisley
Runaway Daughters
Roy Farrell
Midnight Runaround
O'Doul
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
Officer Murphy
1992
Evil Toons
Burt Wentworth
Amityville 1992: It’s About Time
Mr. Anderson
Quake
Storekeeper
Body Waves
Mr. Matthews
1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
Danny Clayton (segment "The French Ventriloquist's Dummy") (uncredited)
Amazon Women on the Moon
Danny Clayton (segment "The French Ventriloquist's Dummy") (uncredited)
1982
White Dog
Animal Trainer
Vortex
Bit Part
The Aftermath
Broadcaster (voice)
National Lampoon’s Movie Madness
Dr. Hans Kleiner ("Success Wanters")
1973
The Slams
Taxi Driver
The Student Teachers
Coach Harris
Fly Me
Taxi Driver
The Young Nurses
Cop
Executive Action
Rifleman - Team B
1968
The Wild Racers
Pit Crew Mechanic
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Reporter at Press Party
Targets
Stefan (archive footage) (uncredited)
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