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Dick Miller
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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.
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Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster
2021 · Self
The Hole
2009 · Pizza Delivery Guy
Maximum Surge
2003 · Boxing Cornerman
Route 666
2001 · Bartender
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1993 · Chuckie Sol (voice)
Matinee
1993 · Herb
Unlawful Entry
1992 · Impound Clerk
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 · Murray Futterman
The 'Burbs
1989 · Vic, Garbageman #1
Innerspace
1987 · Cab Driver
Chopping Mall
1986 · Walter Paisley
After Hours
1985 · Waiter
Explorers
1985 · Charlie Drake
The Terminator
1984 · Pawnshop Clerk
Gremlins
1984 · Murray Futterman
Heart Like a Wheel
1983 · Mickey White
Piranha
1978 · Buck Gardner
White Line Fever
1975 · Birdie
Big Bad Mama
1974 · Bonney
The Legend of Lylah Clare
1968 · Reporter at Press Party
The Terror
1963 · Stefan
The Little Shop of Horrors
1960 · Burson Fouch