Lawrence John Miller (born October 15, 1953) is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, and columnist. He is primarily regarded as a character actor, with The A.V. Club noting that he "can be counted upon to improve every film or television show he appears in". His better-known roles include Lou Bonaparte in Mad About You (1993–1998), Pointy-haired Boss in Dilbert (1999–2000), Edwin Poole in Boston Legal (2004–2008), Mr. Hollister in Pretty Woman (1990), Dean Richmond in The Nutty Professor (1996) and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Walter Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and Paolo Puttanesca in The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). He reprised his role as Walter Stratford in the televison series 10 Things I Hate About You (2009–2010).
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Known For
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
Self
2021
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
Ed
2019
Second Act
Weiskopf
2018
Rock Steady Row
The Dean
2018
Marvel's Runaways
Phil · (1 episode)
2017
Mother's Day
Motorcycle Cop
2016
Hot Bot
Senator Biter
2016
Pearly Gates
Rabbi
2015
Road Hard
Baby Doll
2015
Misery Loves Comedy
Self
2015
HitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt
(1 episode)
2014
The Mystery Cruise
Willy Meehan
2013
Liv and Maddie
Principal Fickman · (1 episode)
2013
Devious Maids
Frank · (1 episode)
2013
Gotham Comedy Live
Self - Host · (1 episode)
2012
General Education
Rich Collins
2012
Foodfight!
Vlad Chocool (voice)
2012
God Bless America
Chloe's Dad
2012
Bent
Bob · (1 episode)
2012
Inside Comedy
Self · (1 episode)
2012
Deck the Halls
Willie Meehan
2011
New Year's Eve
Harley (segment "Ahern Party")
2011
Shake It Up
Larry Diller · (1 episode)
2010
Alpha and Omega
Marcel (voice)
2010
Hot in Cleveland
Larry · (1 episode)
2010
Late Night Liars
(10 episodes)
2010
Gravity
Dr. Tepperman · (4 episodes)
2010
The Marriage Ref
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
2010
Valentine's Day
Oversized Baggage Agent
2010
I Am Comic
Self
2010
10 Things I Hate About You
Dr. Walter Stratford · (20 episodes)
2009
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
Lipschutz
2009
The Penguins of Madagascar
Clemson (voice) · (3 episodes)
2008
The Spleenectomy
Sir Henry Pierre
2008
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control
Underchief / CIA Chief
2008
Get Smart
CIA Agent
2008
Senior Skip Day
Mr. Frankfurt Dickwalder
2008
Blonde Ambition
Richard Connelly
2007
Bee Movie
Buzzwell (voice)
2007
The Final Season
Roger Dempsey
2007
Bagboy
Pike
2007
Chasing Robert
Peter Vondra
2007
Burn Notice
Harvey Gunderson · (1 episode)
2007
Head Case
Self · (1 episode)
2007
The Other End of the Line
Kit Hawksin
2007
Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
Larry Steves · (1 episode)
2007
Dirt
(1 episode)
2007
For Your Consideration
Syd Finkleman
2006
Comics Unleashed
Self · (2 episodes)
2006
The Ant Bully
Fred Nickle (voice)
2006
Keeping Up with the Steins
Arnie Stein
2006
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
Principal Pankley (voice)
2005
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Dabney Shaw
2005
The Aristocrats
Self
2005
Junior Pilot
Walter
2005
Medium
Dylan Kravitz · (1 episode)
2005
Life of the Party
Dr. Trent
2005
Karroll's Christmas
Barry
2004
Desperate Housewives
Leonard Harper · (1 episode)
2004
Boston Legal
Edwin Poole · (4 episodes)
2004
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Paolo
2004
The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire
(3 episodes)
2003
NCIS
Ed Slater · (2 episodes)
2003
E!'s 101
Self · (4 episodes)
2003
A Mighty Wind
Wally Fenton
2003
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · (8 episodes)
2003
A Guy Thing
Minister Ferris (uncredited)
2003
8 Simple Rules
Tommy · (12 episodes)
2002
Monk
Garrett Price · (2 episodes)
2002
Max Keeble's Big Move
Principal Elliot T. Jindraike
2001
The Guardian
Dale Petrocki · (1 episode)
2001
The Princess Diaries
Paolo (uncredited)
2001
Dinner for Five
(1 episode)
2001
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
Earl Radburn
2001
Teddy Bears' Picnic
(uncredited)
2001
My Wife and Kids
Stuart Tyler · (3 episodes)
2001
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Larry Miller (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
TV Funhouse
Narrator (voice) · (1 episode)
2000
DAG
Special Agent Nash · (2 episodes)
2000
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Eddie Kravitz · (1 episode)
2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
XR (voice) · (38 episodes)
2000
Best in Show
Max Berman
2000
Bull
(2 episodes)
2000
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
XR (voice)
2000
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
Dean Richmond
2000
It's Christopher Lowell
(1 episode)
1999
Runaway Bride
Bartender
1999
10 Things I Hate About You
Walter Stratford
1999
The Minus Man
Paul
1999
Dilbert
Pointy-Haired Boss (voice) · (30 episodes)
1999
Providence
Dr. Minkus · (1 episode)
1999
Pros & Cons
Ben Babbitt
1999
Hercules
Lynceus (voice) · (1 episode)
1998
Carnival of Souls
Louis Seagram
1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
1998
Chairman of the Board
Bradford McMillan
1998
For Richer or Poorer
Derek Lester
1997
George & Leo
(1 episode)
1997
Just Shoot Me!
Emerson Gray · (1 episode)
1997
King of the Hill
Doctor Tabor (voice) · (1 episode)
1997
Dear God
State Judge
1996
Life's Work
Jerome Nash · (18 episodes)
1996
Waiting for Guffman
Glenn Welsch - Mayor
1996
The Nutty Professor
Dean Richmond
1996
Boston Common
Warren · (1 episode)
1996
3rd Rock from the Sun
Garvin · (1 episode)
1996
The Single Guy
The Cable Guy · (1 episode)
1995
The Pursuit of Happiness
(13 episodes)
1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Larry (voice) · (1 episode)
1995
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
Al Valentine
1995
Radioland Murders
Herman Katzenback
1994
Corrina, Corrina
Sid
1994
The Favor
Joe Dubin
1994
Dream Lover
Norman
1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
1993
Undercover Blues
Halsey
1993
Politically Incorrect
(2 episodes)
1993
Frozen Assets
Newton Patterson
1992
Carry On Columbus
The Chief
1992
Mad About You
Lou Bonaparte · (5 episodes)
1992
The Larry Sanders Show
Larry Miller · (1 episode)
1992
Larry Miller: Just Words...
Self
1992
Frankenstein: The College Years
Prof. Loman
1991
Suburban Commando
Adrian Beltz
1991
Necessary Roughness
Dean Phillip Elias
1991
L.A. Story
Tom
1991
Almost an Angel
Teller
1990
Law & Order
Michael Dobson · (2 episodes)
1990
Law & Order
Larry Miller · (1 episode)
1990
Dream On
Sgt. McDougal · (9 episodes)
1990
Pretty Woman
Mr. Hollister
1990
Seinfeld
Doorman · (1 episode)
1989
Out Cold
Plumber #2
1989
One Night Stand
(1 episode)
1989
Three Fugitives
Second Officer
1989
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
1987
Fame
(1 episode)
1982
Gimme a Break!
(1 episode)
1981
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (3 episodes)
1962