Dick Miller

Dick Miller

1928-12-25 – 2019-01-30 (age 90) The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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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.

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Known For

The Terminator
The Terminator

1984

as Pawnshop Clerk

Gremlins
Gremlins

1984

as Murray Futterman

Small Soldiers
Small Soldiers

1998

as Joe

The 'Burbs
The 'Burbs

1989

as Vic, Garbageman #1

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Gremlins 2: The New Batch

1990

as Murray Futterman

Innerspace
Innerspace

1987

as Cab Driver

Explorers
Explorers

1985

as Charlie Drake

The Dirty Dozen
The Dirty Dozen

1967

as MP at Hanging (uncredited)

Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Looney Tunes: Back in Action

2003

as Security Guard

After Hours
After Hours

1985

as Waiter

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm

1993

as Chuckie Sol (voice)

1941
1941

1979

as Officer Miller

Piranha
Piranha

1978

as Buck Gardner

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Twilight Zone: The Movie

1983

as Walter Paisley

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Night Call Nurses
Night Call Nurses

1972

as Mr. Jensen

The Howling
The Howling

1981

as Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner

Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000

1975

as Chicken Gang (uncredited)

The Grissom Gang