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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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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Maximum Surge | Boxing Cornerman | 2003-06-23 |
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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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Mona Must Die | Father Stilicato | 1994-05-12 |
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Shake, Rattle and Rock! | Officer Paisley | 1994-08-26 |
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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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Runaway Daughters | Roy Farrell | 1994-08-12 |
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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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Gremlins | Murray Futterman | 1984-06-08 |
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Swing Shift | Wallflower at the Swing Shift Jamboree (uncredited) | 1984-04-13 |
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11th Victim | Investigator Ned | 1984-04-14 |
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The Terminator | Pawnshop Clerk | 1984-10-26 |
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Heart Like a Wheel | Mickey White | 1983-04-01 |
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Space Raiders | Crazy Mel | 1983-07-01 |
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Get Crazy | Susie's Dad | 1983-08-05 |
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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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Lies | Producer | 1983-06-01 |
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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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The Aftermath | Broadcaster (voice) | 1982-03-22 |
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Vortex | Bit Part | 1982-09-01 |
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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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Used Cars | Man In Bed | 1980-07-11 |
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The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood | New York Cop | 1980-06-04 |
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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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Corvette Summer | Mr. Lucky | 1978-06-02 |
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand | Sergeant Brenner | 1978-04-01 |
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Piranha | Buck Gardner | 1978-08-03 |
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Starhops | Jerry | 1978-03-02 |
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Mr. Billion | Bernie | 1977-03-03 |
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Game Show Models | Joe Lippin - Game Show Host | 1977-11-25 |
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New York, New York | Palm Club Owner | 1977-06-21 |
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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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Hollywood Boulevard | Walter Paisley | 1976-04-25 |
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Cannonball | Bennie Buckman | 1976-07-06 |
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Crazy Mama | Wilbur Janeway | 1975-06-01 |
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Darktown Strutters | Officer Hugo | 1975-10-07 |
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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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Death Race 2000 | Chicken Gang (uncredited) | 1975-04-30 |
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Big Bad Mama | Bonney | 1974-09-19 |
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Truck Turner | Fogarty | 1974-06-26 |
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Candy Stripe Nurses | Spectator | 1974-05-01 |
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Summer School Teachers | Sam | 1974-08-01 |
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Fly Me | Taxi Driver | 1973-03-16 |
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Executive Action | Rifleman - Team B | 1973-11-07 |
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The Slams | Taxi Driver | 1973-09-26 |
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The Young Nurses | Cop | 1973-03-01 |
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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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The Legend of Lylah Clare | Reporter at Press Party | 1968-08-21 |
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The Wild Racers | Pit Crew Mechanic | 1968-03-27 |
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Targets | Stefan (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1968-08-13 |
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The Trip | Cash | 1967-08-23 |
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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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A Time for Killing | Zollicoffer | 1967-08-01 |
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The Wild Angels | Oil Rigger | 1966-07-20 |
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Wild, Wild Winter | Rilk | 1966-01-05 |
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Ski Party | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | 1965-06-30 |
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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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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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Sorority Girl | Mort | 1957-10-01 |
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Carnival Rock | Benny | 1957-09-01 |
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The Undead | The Leper | 1957-03-01 |
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Naked Paradise | Mitch | 1957-01-01 |
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Rock All Night | Shorty | 1957-04-01 |
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Not of This Earth | Joe Piper | 1957-02-10 |
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The Oklahoma Woman | Bartender | 1956-06-15 |
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Gunslinger | Jimmy Tonto | 1956-06-01 |
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It Conquered the World | Sgt. Neil | 1956-07-14 |
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Apache Woman | Tall Tree | 1955-09-15 |
