Dick Miller

About

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.

Known for

Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987ERSeries • 1994Star Trek: Deep Space NineSeries • 1993NYPD BlueSeries • 1993Knots LandingSeries • 1979Miami ViceSeries • 1984Wagon TrainSeries • 1957Batman: The Animated SeriesSeries • 1992MannixSeries • 1967The VirginianSeries • 1962Combat!Series • 1962TaxiSeries • 1978Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanSeries • 1993DragnetSeries • 1951AliceSeries • 1976Police WomanSeries • 1974Sister, SisterSeries • 1994MoonlightingSeries • 1985Tales from the DarksideSeries • 1984The TerminatorMovie • 1984Amazing StoriesSeries • 1985Justice League UnlimitedSeries • 2004FameSeries • 1982McCloudSeries • 1970