

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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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
1993 • TV
Mike Lane

ER
1994 • TV
Mr. Ackerman

Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 • TV
Vendor

Mannix
1967 • TV
Fashion Photographer (uncredited)

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 • TV
Vin

Miami Vice
1984 • TV
Director

Knots Landing
1979 • TV
Al Spanky

Dragnet
1951 • TV

Batman: The Animated Series
1992 • TV
Boxy Bennett (voice)

Wagon Train
1957 • TV
Michel
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