1928-12-25 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster | Self | 2021-09-17 |
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AGFA Mystery Mixtape #1 | Self | 2020-04-08 |
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The AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault | (archive footage) | 2020-04-08 |
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Hanukkah | Rabbi Walter Paisley | 2019-12-25 |
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Hideouser and Hideouser | Waitress (voice) | 2019-02-19 |
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The Adventures of Biffle and Shooster | Walter | 2015-08-16 |
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Burying the Ex | Grumpy Cop | 2014-09-04 |
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That Guy Dick Miller | Self | 2014-03-07 |
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Cutaways | 2013-11-23 | |
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Corman's World | Self - Actor | 2011-12-16 |
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Machete Maidens Unleashed! | Self | 2010-10-15 |
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The Hole | Pizza Delivery Guy | 2009-09-12 |
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Trail of the Screaming Forehead | Eddie | 2007-06-08 |
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Trapped Ashes | Max (segment "Wraparound") | 2006-09-12 |
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Maximum Surge | Boxing Cornerman | 2003-06-23 |
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Looney Tunes: Back in Action | Security Guard | 2003-11-14 |
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Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’ | 2003-01-01 | |
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It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures | Self | 2001-05-01 |
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Route 666 | Bartender | 2001-10-30 |
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Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies | Himself | 2001-04-02 |
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Small Soldiers | Joe | 1998-07-10 |
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The Second Civil War | Eddie O'Neill | 1997-12-04 |
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The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy | Peddler | 1996-09-20 |
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Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight | Uncle Willy | 1995-01-13 |
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Number One Fan | Night Manager | 1995-09-26 |
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Shake, Rattle and Rock! | Officer Paisley | 1994-08-26 |
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Runaway Daughters | Roy Farrell | 1994-08-12 |
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Mona Must Die | Father Stilicato | 1994-05-12 |
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Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women | Officer Murphy | 1994-09-08 |
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Midnight Run Around | O'Doul | 1994-03-20 |
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Matinee | Herb | 1993-01-29 |
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Batman: Mask of the Phantasm | Chuckie Sol (voice) | 1993-12-25 |
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Body Waves | Mr. Matthews | 1992-05-26 |
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The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade | Fosnight | 1992-12-31 |
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Evil Toons | Burt Wentworth | 1992-01-08 |
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Unlawful Entry | Impound Clerk | 1992-06-26 |
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Amityville 1992: It's About Time | Mr. Anderson | 1992-07-16 |
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Quake | Storekeeper | 1992-06-23 |
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The Woman Who Sinned | Thomas | 1991-11-17 |
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Motorama | Horseshoe Player | 1991-09-10 |
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Halloween Monster Bash | Stefan (archive footage) | 1991-10-27 |
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Mob Boss | Mike | 1990-09-16 |
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Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Murray Futterman | 1990-06-15 |
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Under the Boardwalk | Official | 1989-04-14 |
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Ghost Writer | Club Manager | 1989-12-07 |
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Far from Home | Sheriff Bill Childers | 1989-06-30 |
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The 'Burbs | Vic, Garbageman #1 | 1989-02-17 |
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Angel III: The Final Chapter | Nick Pellegrini | 1988-11-10 |
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Elvira: Mistress of the Dark | Sgt. Neill | 1988-09-30 |
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Amazon Women on the Moon | Danny Clayton (segment "The French Ventriloquist's Dummy") (uncredited) | 1987-09-18 |
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Innerspace | Cab Driver | 1987-07-01 |
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Project X | Max King | 1987-04-17 |
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Night of the Creeps | Walt | 1986-08-21 |
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Chopping Mall | Walter Paisley | 1986-11-14 |
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Armed Response | Steve | 1986-10-03 |
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Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors | Self | 1986-01-01 |
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After Hours | Waiter | 1985-09-13 |
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Explorers | Charlie Drake | 1985-07-12 |
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11th Victim | Investigator Ned | 1984-04-14 |
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Gremlins | Murray Futterman | 1984-06-08 |
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The Terminator | Pawnshop Clerk | 1984-10-26 |
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Swing Shift | Wallflower at the Swing Shift Jamboree (uncredited) | 1984-04-13 |
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Lies | Producer | 1983-06-01 |
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Space Raiders | Crazy Mel | 1983-07-01 |
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Twilight Zone: The Movie | Walter Paisley | 1983-06-24 |
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All the Right Moves | Teacher in Auditorium | 1983-10-21 |
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Get Crazy | Susie's Dad | 1983-08-05 |
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Heart Like a Wheel | Mickey White | 1983-04-01 |
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National Lampoon's Movie Madness | Dr. Hans Kleiner ("Success Wanters") | 1982-04-23 |
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White Dog | Animal Trainer | 1982-07-07 |
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Vortex | Bit Part | 1982-09-01 |
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The Aftermath | Broadcaster (voice) | 1982-03-22 |
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The Howling | Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner | 1981-01-21 |
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Heartbeeps | Factory Watchman | 1981-12-18 |
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Smokey Bites the Dust | Owner of Vehicle | 1981-10-01 |
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The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood | New York Cop | 1980-06-04 |
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Used Cars | Man In Bed | 1980-07-11 |
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Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype | Irsil / Orson | 1980-10-01 |
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Rock 'n' Roll High School | Police Chief | 1979-04-20 |
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The Lady in Red | Patek | 1979-07-01 |
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1941 | Officer Miller | 1979-12-14 |
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand | Sergeant Brenner | 1978-04-01 |
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Corvette Summer | Mr. Lucky | 1978-06-02 |
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Starhops | Jerry | 1978-03-02 |
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Piranha | Buck Gardner | 1978-08-03 |
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Mr. Billion | Bernie | 1977-03-03 |
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New York, New York | Palm Club Owner | 1977-06-21 |
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Game Show Models | Joe Lippin - Game Show Host | 1977-11-25 |
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Cannonball | Bennie Buckman | 1976-07-06 |
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Hollywood Boulevard | Walter Paisley | 1976-04-25 |
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Vigilante Force | Pianist (uncredited) | 1976-09-09 |
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Moving Violation | Mac | 1976-07-16 |
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Death Race 2000 | Chicken Gang (uncredited) | 1975-04-30 |
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Darktown Strutters | Officer Hugo | 1975-10-07 |
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Crazy Mama | Wilbur Janeway | 1975-06-01 |
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White Line Fever | Birdie | 1975-07-16 |
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Capone | Joe Pryor | 1975-04-16 |
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Big Bad Mama | Bonney | 1974-09-19 |
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Candy Stripe Nurses | Spectator | 1974-05-01 |
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Truck Turner | Fogarty | 1974-06-26 |
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Summer School Teachers | Sam | 1974-08-01 |
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The Young Nurses | Cop | 1973-03-01 |
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Executive Action | Rifleman - Team B | 1973-11-07 |
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Fly Me | Taxi Driver | 1973-03-16 |
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The Slams | Taxi Driver | 1973-09-26 |
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The Student Teachers | Coach Harris | 1973-09-06 |
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Night Call Nurses | Mr. Jensen | 1972-06-01 |
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The Grissom Gang | 1971-05-28 | |
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The Andersonville Trial | Sketch Artist | 1970-05-17 |
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Targets | Stefan (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1968-08-13 |
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The Wild Racers | Pit Crew Mechanic | 1968-03-27 |
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The Legend of Lylah Clare | Reporter at Press Party | 1968-08-21 |
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A Time for Killing | Zollicoffer | 1967-08-01 |
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The Dirty Dozen | MP at Hanging (uncredited) | 1967-06-15 |
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The St. Valentine's Day Massacre | Gangster Dressed as a Cop (uncredited) | 1967-06-30 |
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The Trip | Cash | 1967-08-23 |
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Wild, Wild Winter | Rilk | 1966-01-05 |
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The Wild Angels | Oil Rigger | 1966-07-20 |
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Beach Ball | Cop #1 | 1965-09-29 |
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The Girls on the Beach | First Waiter | 1965-05-12 |
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Ski Party | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | 1965-06-30 |
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X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes | John Trask (uncredited) | 1963-07-13 |
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The Terror | Stefan | 1963-06-17 |
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The Premature Burial | Mole | 1962-03-07 |
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Atlas | Greek Soldier (uncredited) | 1961-05-01 |
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The Little Shop of Horrors | Burson Fouch | 1960-05-04 |
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A Bucket of Blood | Walter Paisley | 1959-10-21 |
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War of the Satellites | Dave Boyer | 1958-05-18 |
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Carnival Rock | Benny | 1957-09-01 |
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Not of This Earth | Joe Piper | 1957-02-10 |
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The Undead | The Leper | 1957-03-01 |
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Sorority Girl | Mort | 1957-10-01 |
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Rock All Night | Shorty | 1957-04-01 |
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Naked Paradise | Mitch | 1957-01-01 |
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The Oklahoma Woman | Bartender | 1956-06-15 |
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It Conquered the World | Sgt. Neil | 1956-07-14 |
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Gunslinger | Jimmy Tonto | 1956-06-01 |
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Apache Woman | Tall Tree | 1955-09-15 |
