Dick Miller

Biography

Richard Miller (December 25, 1928 – January 30, 2019) was an American character actor who appeared in more than 180 films, including many produced by Roger Corman. He later appeared in the films of directors who began their careers with Corman, including Joe Dante, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese, with the distinction of appearing in every film directed by Dante. He was known for playing the beleaguered everyman, often in one-scene appearances. Miller's main roles in films included Gremlins, Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Explorers, Piranha, The Howling, A Bucket of Blood, The Little Shop of Horrors, Not of This Earth, Chopping Mall, Night of the Creeps, The Terminator, The 'Burbs, Small Soldiers and Quake.

Filmography

Pawnshop Clerk
Murray Futterman
Cab Driver
Bennie Buckman
Officer Miller
Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
Burt Wentworth
Walter Paisley
Vic, Garbageman #1
Buck Gardner
Palm Club Owner
Sheriff Bill Childers
Walter Paisley
Susie's Dad
Greek Soldier (uncredited)
The Leper
Walter Paisley
Boxing Cornerman
Max (segment "Wraparound")
Chuckie Sol (voice)
Owner of Vehicle
Pizza Delivery Guy
Broadcaster (voice)
Joe Pryor
Horseshoe Player
Producer
Officer Hugo
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Wilbur Janeway
Tall Tree
Mr. Matthews
Father Stilicato
Animal Trainer
Crazy Mel
Club Manager
Stefan (archive footage) (uncredited)
Reporter at Press Party
Investigator Ned
Taxi Driver
Dr. Hans Kleiner ("Success Wanters")
John Trask (uncredited)
Joe Lippin - Game Show Host
Factory Watchman
Grumpy Cop
MP at Hanging (uncredited)
Charlie Drake
Impound Clerk
Sergeant Brenner
Jimmy Tonto
Night Manager
Storekeeper
Oil Rigger
Gangster Dressed as a Cop (uncredited)
Teacher in Auditorium
Man In Bed
Max King
Pit Crew Mechanic
Rifleman - Team B
Pianist (uncredited)
Bartender
Mickey White
Bit Part
Taxi Driver
Self - Actor
Waitress (voice)
Rabbi Walter Paisley
Chicken Gang (uncredited)
Wallflower at the Swing Shift Jamboree (uncredited)
Danny Clayton (segment "The French Ventriloquist's Dummy") (uncredited)