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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Terminator (1984) — Pawnshop Clerk
2. Gremlins (1984) — Murray Futterman
3. Gremlins 2: The New Batch (1990) — Murray Futterman
4. Small Soldiers (1998) — Joe
5. Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — Boxy Bennett (voice)
6. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — Vendor
7. After Hours (1985) — Waiter
8. Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) — Security Guard
9. Innerspace (1987) — Cab Driver
10. The 'Burbs (1989) — Vic, Garbageman #1
11. The Dirty Dozen (1967) — MP at Hanging (uncredited)
12. Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) — Chuckie Sol (voice)
13. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) — Vin
14. ER (1994) — Mr. Ackerman
15. The Howling (1981) — Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
16. Justice League Unlimited (2004) — Oberon (voice)
17. Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) — Walter Paisley
18. The Hole (2009) — Pizza Delivery Guy
19. Piranha (1978) — Buck Gardner
20. 1941 (1979) — Officer Miller
21. Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) — Sgt. Neill
22. Night of the Creeps (1986) — Walt
23. Death Race 2000 (1975) — Chicken Gang (uncredited)
24. Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight (1995) — Uncle Willy
25. The Flash (1990) — Fosnight
26. Burying the Ex (2014) — Grumpy Cop
27. Explorers (1985) — Charlie Drake
28. New York, New York (1977) — Palm Club Owner
29. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) — Mike Lane
30. The Little Shop of Horrors (1960) — Burson Fouch
31. Police Squad! (1982) — Vic
32. Chopping Mall (1986) — Walter Paisley
33. Moonlighting (1985) — Pickup Guy
34. Unlawful Entry (1992) — Impound Clerk
35. Matinee (1993) — Herb
36. White Dog (1982) — Animal Trainer
37. All the Right Moves (1983) — Teacher in Auditorium
38. Used Cars (1980) — Man In Bed
39. Project X (1987) — Max King
40. X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes (1963) — John Trask (uncredited)

Directed

1. Miami Vice (1984) — Director
2. Sonny Spoon (1988) — Director