Dick Miller
Born
December 25, 1928
Died
January 30, 2019 (90 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Dick 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 AGFA Mystery Mixtape Vault
Self
2025
Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
Self
2021
AGFA MYSTERY MIXTAPE #1
Self
2020
Hanukkah
Rabbi Walter Paisley
2019
Hideouser and Hideouser
Waitress (voice)
2019
The Adventures of Biffle and Shooster
Walter
2015
Burying the Ex
Grumpy Cop
2014
That Guy Dick Miller
Self
2014
Cutaways
2013
Corman's World
Self - Actor
2011
Machete Maidens Unleashed!
Self
2010
The Hole
Pizza Delivery Guy
2009
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Eddie
2007
Trapped Ashes
Max (segment "Wraparound")
2006
Justice League Unlimited
Oberon (voice) · (1 episode)
2004
Looney Tunes: Back in Action
Security Guard
2003
Maximum Surge
Boxing Cornerman
2003
Unleashing the Beast: Making ‘The Howling’
2003
Route 666
Bartender
2001
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Self
2001
Schlock! The Secret History of American Movies
Himself
2001
Time of Your Life
(1 episode)
1999
Snoops
Jolie · (1 episode)
1999
SportsCentury
(1 episode)
1999
Small Soldiers
Joe
1998
The Second Civil War
Eddie O'Neill
1997
The Warlord: Battle for the Galaxy
Peddler
1996
Clueless
(1 episode)
1996
Number One Fan
Night Manager
1995
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
Uncle Willy
1995
ER
Mr. Ackerman · (1 episode)
1994
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
Officer Murphy
1994
Shake, Rattle and Rock!
Officer Paisley
1994
Runaway Daughters
Roy Farrell
1994
Rebel Highway
Roy Farrell · (10 episodes)
1994
Rebel Highway
Officer Paisley · (10 episodes)
1994
Mona Must Die
Father Stilicato
1994
Sister, Sister
Mr. Eichelberger · (1 episode)
1994
Midnight Runaround
O'Doul
1994
Weird Science
(1 episode)
1994
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
Chuckie Sol (voice)
1993
NYPD Blue
Carl Bode · (1 episode)
1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
(1 episode)
1993
Fallen Angels
Carl · (1 episode)
1993
Fallen Angels
Morris Hornbeck · (1 episode)
1993
Matinee
Herb Denning
1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Vin · (2 episodes)
1993
The Flash III: Deadly Nightshade
Fosnight
1992
Batman: The Animated Series
Boxy Bennett (voice) · (2 episodes)
1992
Amityville 1992: It's About Time
Mr. Anderson
1992
Unlawful Entry
Impound Clerk
1992
Quake
Storekeeper
1992
Body Waves
Mr. Matthews
1992
Evil Toons
Burt Wentworth
1992
The Woman Who Sinned
Thomas
1991
Eerie, Indiana
(1 episode)
1991
Motorama
Horseshoe Player
1991
The Flash
Fosnight · (6 episodes)
1990
Mob Boss
Mike
1990
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Murray Futterman
1990
Ghost Writer
Club Manager
1989
Far from Home
Sheriff Bill Childers
1989
Under the Boardwalk
Official
1989
The 'Burbs
Vic, Garbageman #1
1989
Angel III: The Final Chapter
Nick Pellegrini
1988
Freddy's Nightmares
(1 episode)
1988
Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
Sgt. Neill
1988
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Vendor · (1 episode)
1987
Amazon Women on the Moon
Danny Clayton (segment "The French Ventriloquist's Dummy") (uncredited)
1987
Innerspace
Cab Driver
1987
Project X
Max King
1987
Armed Response
Steve
1986
Night of the Creeps
Walt
1986
Chopping Mall
Walter Paisley
1986
Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Self
1986
Amazing Stories
Fred · (1 episode)
1985
After Hours
Waiter
1985
Explorers
Charlie Drake
1985
Moonlighting
Pickup Guy · (1 episode)
1985
The Terminator
Pawnshop Clerk
1984
Tales from the Darkside
Seymour Furman · (1 episode)
1984
Gremlins
Murray Futterman
1984
V: The Final Battle
Dan Pascal · (2 episodes)
1984
11th Victim
Investigator Ned
1984
Swing Shift
Wallflower at the Swing Shift Jamboree (uncredited)
1984
All the Right Moves
Teacher in Auditorium
1983
Get Crazy
Susie's Dad
1983
Space Raiders
Crazy Mel
1983
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Walter Paisley
1983
Lies
Producer
1983
Heart Like a Wheel
Mickey White
1983
Vortex
Bit Part
1982
White Dog
Animal Trainer
1982
National Lampoon's Movie Madness
Dr. Hans Kleiner ("Success Wanters")
1982
The Aftermath
Broadcaster (voice)
1982
Police Squad!
Vic · (1 episode)
1982
Fame
(17 episodes)
1982
Heartbeeps
Factory Watchman
1981
Smokey Bites the Dust
Owner of Vehicle
1981
The Howling
Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner
1981
Dr. Heckyl and Mr. Hype
Irsil / Orson
1980
Used Cars
Man In Bed
1980
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood
New York Cop
1980
Knots Landing
Al Spanky · (1 episode)
1979
1941
Officer Miller
1979
The Lady in Red
Patek
1979
Rock 'n' Roll High School
Police Chief
1979
Taxi
Ernie the Waiter · (1 episode)
1978
Taxi
Fergie · (1 episode)
1978
Piranha
Buck Gardner
1978
Corvette Summer
Mr. Lucky
1978
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Sergeant Brenner
1978
Starhops
Jerry
1978
Game Show Models
Joe Lippin - Game Show Host
1977
New York, New York
Palm Club Owner
1977
Mr. Billion
Bernie
1977
Hunter
(1 episode)
1977
Vigilante Force
Pianist (uncredited)
1976
Moving Violation
Mac
1976
Cannonball
Bennie Buckman
1976
Hollywood Boulevard
Walter Paisley
1976
Darktown Strutters
Officer Hugo
1975
White Line Fever
Birdie
1975
Crazy Mama
Wilbur Janeway
1975
Death Race 2000
Chicken Gang (uncredited)
1975
Capone
Joe Pryor
1975
Big Bad Mama
Bonney
1974
Police Woman
Matt · (1 episode)
1974
Summer School Teachers
Sam
1974
Truck Turner
Fogarty
1974
Candy Stripe Nurses
Spectator
1974
Executive Action
Rifleman - Team B
1973
The Slams
Taxi Driver
1973
The Student Teachers
Coach Harris
1973
Fly Me
Taxi Driver
1973
The Young Nurses
Cop
1973
Night Call Nurses
Mr. Jensen
1972
The Grissom Gang
1971
The Andersonville Trial
Sketch Artist
1970
McCloud
(1 episode)
1970
The Legend of Lylah Clare
Reporter at Press Party
1968
Targets
Stefan (archive footage) (uncredited)
1968
The Wild Racers
Pit Crew Mechanic
1968
Mannix
Fashion Photographer (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1967
Mannix
Photographer · (1 episode)
1967
The Trip
Cash
1967
A Time for Killing
Zollicoffer
1967
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Gangster Dressed as a Cop (uncredited)
1967
The Dirty Dozen
MP at Hanging (uncredited)
1967
Dragnet
Harry Johnson · (1 episode)
1967
The Wild Angels
Oil Rigger
1966
Wild, Wild Winter
Rilk
1966
Beach Ball
Cop #1
1965
Ski Party
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
1965
The Girls on the Beach
First Waiter
1965
Branded
(1 episode)
1965
X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes
John Trask (uncredited)
1963
The Terror
Stefan
1963
Combat!
Young Soldier · (1 episode)
1962
The Virginian
Jon Blake · (1 episode)
1962
The Premature Burial
Mole
1962
Atlas
Greek Soldier (uncredited)
1961
The Little Shop of Horrors
Burson Fouch
1960
A Bucket of Blood
Walter Paisley
1959
The Lawless Years
(2 episodes)
1959
War of the Satellites
Dave Boyer
1958
Sorority Girl
Mort
1957
M Squad
Pete Castro · (1 episode)
1957
Wagon Train
Michel · (1 episode)
1957
Carnival Rock
Benny
1957
Rock All Night
Shorty
1957
The Undead
The Leper
1957
Not of This Earth
Joe Piper
1957
Naked Paradise
Mitch
1957
It Conquered the World
Sgt. Neil
1956
The Oklahoma Woman
Bartender
1956
Gunslinger
Jimmy Tonto
1956
Apache Woman
Tall Tree
1955
Dragnet
(1 episode)
1951
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
1948