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.
Filmography (19)
Burying the Ex
as Grumpy Cop
Route 666
as Bartender
Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
as Uncle Willy
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
as Chuckie Sol (voice)
Matinee
as Herb
Unlawful Entry
as Impound Clerk
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
as Murray Futterman
The 'Burbs
as Vic, Garbageman #1
Chopping Mall
as Walter Paisley
Night of the Creeps
as Walt
After Hours
as Waiter
Explorers
as Charlie Drake
The Terminator
as Pawnshop Clerk
Gremlins
as Murray Futterman
Piranha
as Buck Gardner
New York, New York
as Palm Club Owner
Night Call Nurses
as Mr. Jensen
The Grissom Gang
A Bucket of Blood
as Walter Paisley