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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Route 666 | Bartender | 2001-10-30 |
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It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures | Self | 2001-05-01 |
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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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Number One Fan | Night Manager | 1995-09-26 |
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Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight | Uncle Willy | 1995-01-13 |
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Shake, Rattle and Rock! | Officer Paisley | 1994-08-26 |
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Midnight Run Around | O'Doul | 1994-03-20 |
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Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women | Officer Murphy | 1994-09-08 |
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Mona Must Die | Father Stilicato | 1994-05-12 |
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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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Unlawful Entry | Impound Clerk | 1992-06-26 |
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Quake | Storekeeper | 1992-06-23 |
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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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Amityville 1992: It's About Time | Mr. Anderson | 1992-07-16 |
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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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Gremlins 2: The New Batch | Murray Futterman | 1990-06-15 |
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Mob Boss | Mike | 1990-09-16 |
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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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The 'Burbs | Vic, Garbageman #1 | 1989-02-17 |
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Far from Home | Sheriff Bill Childers | 1989-06-30 |
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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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Innerspace | Cab Driver | 1987-07-01 |
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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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Project X | Max King | 1987-04-17 |
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Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors | Self | 1986-01-01 |
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Chopping Mall | Walter Paisley | 1986-11-14 |
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Night of the Creeps | Walt | 1986-08-21 |
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Armed Response | Steve | 1986-10-03 |
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Explorers | Charlie Drake | 1985-07-12 |
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After Hours | Waiter | 1985-09-13 |
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Swing Shift | Wallflower at the Swing Shift Jamboree (uncredited) | 1984-04-13 |
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The Terminator | Pawnshop Clerk | 1984-10-26 |
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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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Space Raiders | Crazy Mel | 1983-07-01 |
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Heart Like a Wheel | Mickey White | 1983-04-01 |
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All the Right Moves | Teacher in Auditorium | 1983-10-21 |
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Twilight Zone: The Movie | Walter Paisley | 1983-06-24 |
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Lies | Producer | 1983-06-01 |
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Get Crazy | Susie's Dad | 1983-08-05 |
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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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National Lampoon's Movie Madness | Dr. Hans Kleiner ("Success Wanters") | 1982-04-23 |
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The Howling | Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner | 1981-01-21 |
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Smokey Bites the Dust | Owner of Vehicle | 1981-10-01 |
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Heartbeeps | Factory Watchman | 1981-12-18 |
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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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1941 | Officer Miller | 1979-12-14 |
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The Lady in Red | Patek | 1979-07-01 |
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Rock 'n' Roll High School | Police Chief | 1979-04-20 |
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Corvette Summer | Mr. Lucky | 1978-06-02 |
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Piranha | Buck Gardner | 1978-08-03 |
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I Wanna Hold Your Hand | Sergeant Brenner | 1978-04-01 |
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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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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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Darktown Strutters | Officer Hugo | 1975-10-07 |
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Crazy Mama | Wilbur Janeway | 1975-06-01 |
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Capone | Joe Pryor | 1975-04-16 |
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White Line Fever | Birdie | 1975-07-16 |
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Death Race 2000 | Chicken Gang (uncredited) | 1975-04-30 |
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Truck Turner | Fogarty | 1974-06-26 |
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Big Bad Mama | Bonney | 1974-09-19 |
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Summer School Teachers | Sam | 1974-08-01 |
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Candy Stripe Nurses | Spectator | 1974-05-01 |
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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 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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Targets | Stefan (archive footage) (uncredited) | 1968-08-13 |
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The Dirty Dozen | MP at Hanging (uncredited) | 1967-06-15 |
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A Time for Killing | Zollicoffer | 1967-08-01 |
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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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Ski Party | Taxi Driver (uncredited) | 1965-06-30 |
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The Girls on the Beach | First Waiter | 1965-05-12 |
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Beach Ball | Cop #1 | 1965-09-29 |
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The Terror | Stefan | 1963-06-17 |
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X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes | John Trask (uncredited) | 1963-07-13 |
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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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Naked Paradise | Mitch | 1957-01-01 |
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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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Carnival Rock | Benny | 1957-09-01 |
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The Undead | The Leper | 1957-03-01 |
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Not of This Earth | Joe Piper | 1957-02-10 |
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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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The Oklahoma Woman | Bartender | 1956-06-15 |
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Apache Woman | Tall Tree | 1955-09-15 |
