--- name: "Larry Miller" canonical: "https://film.one/person/larry-miller" fi1m_id: "larry-miller" imdb_id: "nm0588777" tmdb_id: 1211 wikidata_id: "Q943028" roles: ["Actor"] born: "15 October 1953" reviewed_on_fi1m: 7 average_fi1m_score: 78 average_as: "actor" average_over: 6 updated: "2026-10-05T05:13:06.840491+00:00" licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Larry Miller ## Identity Larry Miller - **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/larry-miller - **Type:** Person - **Fi1m ID:** larry-miller - **IMDb ID:** nm0588777 - **TMDB ID:** 1211 - **Wikidata ID:** Q943028 - **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Miller_(comedian), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q943028, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0588777/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1211 Actor. Born 15 October 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. ## Details - **Work:** Actor - **Born:** 15 October 1953, Brooklyn, New York, USA - **Active:** 1990–2007 - **Also known as:** Lawrence John Miller, Lawrence Miller, Lawrence J. Miller - **Titles on Fi1m:** 7: 6 acting, 1 other - **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 6 titles - **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 76 (4), 2000s 73 (3) - **Fi1m against the critics:** 78 to 73 across 6 titles - **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 1 under 60 - **Lead roles:** 0 of 2 acting credits billed first or second - **Genres:** Comedy 6, Romance 2, Adventure 1, Animation 1, Crime 1, Drama 1 - **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films - **Box office:** $820m across 4 films with figures - **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Miller_(comedian), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q943028, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0588777/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1211 ## Streaming the US now - **Disney+:** [*10 Things I Hate About You*](https://film.one/film/10-things-i-hate-about-you.md) (80) - **Amazon Prime Video:** [*Kiss Kiss Bang Bang*](https://film.one/film/kiss-kiss-bang-bang.md) (79) For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country. ## Fi1m on Larry Miller > Larry Miller makes pompous authority figures funny by letting their superiority give way to an eagerness to please. We rate him as a dependable supporting comic actor, though the familiar type can sometimes leave little room for surprise. Larry Miller makes an overprotective father a useful comic obstacle in *10 Things I Hate About You* (1999). His Walter Stratford suits an actor so often cast as men who expect deference. We laughed at the father's protectiveness because Miller makes his certainty look so ridiculous. He gives the romance welcome friction, although Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger provide most of its warmth. The film's patchy plotting is another matter; we would not ask a supporting actor to repair that. *Pretty Woman* (1990) gave him his breakthrough as Mr. Hollister, the obsequious manager of a Beverly Hills boutique. Supporting comedy parts became his main work through the 1990s and 2000s, including Dean Richmond in *The Nutty Professor* (1996). These characters suit his ability to move between condescension and servility. He is particularly useful when a job title gives a man more confidence than he deserves. His work with Christopher Guest began with Mayor Glenn Welsch in *Waiting for Guffman* (1996). He returned to Guest's ensemble as Max Berman in *Best in Show* (2000). A performer whose comic types are quickly recognisable makes sense in an ensemble. The reservation is that we can sometimes recognise the type before we find much else to notice. In Shane Black's *Kiss Kiss Bang Bang* (2005), his Dabney Shaw adds to the pleasure of the company. Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer's sparring remains the chief reason to watch, but a comedy this busy benefits from a dependable actor in a smaller part. The mystery is tangled and the cleverness occasionally tiresome; Miller belongs among the reasons we forgive it. His speciality does not need to become broader to remain worthwhile. It does need a script that gives the officious man something more to do than announce himself. Start with *10 Things I Hate About You*, where Miller's overprotective father has a courtship to get in the way of. ## Biography Larry Miller is an American actor and comedian. Born Lawrence John Miller on 15 October 1953 in Valley Stream, New York, he graduated from Amherst College with a degree in music before beginning a career in stand-up comedy. He is known for character roles in films including *Pretty Woman* (1990) as Mr. Hollister, *The Nutty Professor* (1996) as Dean Richmond, *10 Things I Hate About You* (1999) as Walter Stratford, and *Kiss Kiss Bang Bang* (2005) as Dabney Shaw. Television credits include recurring roles in *Mad About You* and *Boston Legal*. *Sources: imdb.com, en.wikipedia.org, simple.wikipedia.org.* ## On Fi1m (7) ### Performed in (6) — the average rests on these - *Bee Movie* (2007), Fi1m 55, as Buzzwell (voice) — [page](https://film.one/film/bee-movie.md) - *Kiss Kiss Bang Bang* (2005), Fi1m 79, as Dabney Shaw — [page](https://film.one/film/kiss-kiss-bang-bang.md) - *Best in Show* (2000), Fi1m 84, as Max Berman — [page](https://film.one/film/best-in-show.md) - *10 Things I Hate About You* (1999), Fi1m 80, as Walter Stratford — [page](https://film.one/film/10-things-i-hate-about-you.md) - *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), Fi1m 91, as Larry Miller — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md) - *Pretty Woman* (1990), Fi1m 77, as Mr. Hollister — [page](https://film.one/film/pretty-woman.md) ### Also credited (1) — thanks, archive footage, uncredited - *Runaway Bride* (1999), Fi1m 58, as Bartender (uncredited) — [page](https://film.one/film/runaway-bride.md) ## Complete filmography (126) Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page. - *Love, Weddings & Other Disasters* (2020), Story - *The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot* (2019), as Ed - *Second Act* (2018), as Weiskopf - *Rock Steady Row* (2018), as The Dean - *Marvel's Runaways* (2017), series, as Phil - *Mother's Day* (2016), as Motorcycle Cop - *Hot Bot* (2016), as Senator Biter - *Pearly Gates* (2015), as Rabbi - *Road Hard* (2015), as Baby Doll - *HitRECord on TV with Joseph Gordon-Levitt* (2014), series, Actor - *The Mystery Cruise* (2013), as Willy Meehan - *Liv and Maddie* (2013), series, as Principal Fickman - *Devious Maids* (2013), series, as Frank - *General Education* (2012), as Rich Collins - *Foodfight!* (2012), as Vlad Chocool (voice) - *God Bless America* (2012), as Chloe's Dad - *Bent* (2012), series, as Bob - *Deck the Halls* (2011), as Willie Meehan - *New Year's Eve* (2011), as Harley - *Shake It Up* (2010), series, as Larry Diller - *Alpha and Omega* (2010), as Marcel (voice) - *Hot in Cleveland* (2010), series, as Larry - *Late Night Liars* (2010), series, Actor - *Gravity* (2010), series, as Dr. Tepperman - *Valentine's Day* (2010), as Oversized Baggage Agent - *10 Things I Hate About You* (2009), series, as Dr. Walter Stratford - *The Six Wives of Henry Lefay* (2009), as Lipschutz - *The Penguins of Madagascar* (2008), series, as Clemson (voice) - *The Spleenectomy* (2008), as Sir Henry Pierre - *Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control* (2008), as Underchief / CIA Chief - *Get Smart* (2008), as CIA Agent - *Senior Skip Day* (2008), as Mr. Frankfurt Dickwalder - *Blonde Ambition* (2007), as Richard Connelly - *Bee Movie* (2007), as Buzzwell (voice) — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/bee-movie.md) - *The Final Season* (2007), as Roger Dempsey - *Bagboy* (2007), as Pike - *Chasing Robert* (2007), as Peter Vondra - *Burn Notice* (2007), series, as Harvey Gunderson - *Head Case* (2007), series, Writer - *The Other End of the Line* (2007), as Kit Hawksin - *Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!* (2007), series, as Larry Steves - *Dirt* (2007), series, as Bill Hope - *For Your Consideration* (2006), as Syd Finkleman - *The Ant Bully* (2006), as Fred Nickle (voice) - *Keeping Up with the Steins* (2006), as Arnie Stein - *The Legend of Frosty the Snowman* (2005), as Principal Pankley (voice) - *Kiss Kiss Bang Bang* (2005), as Dabney Shaw — Fi1m 79, [page](https://film.one/film/kiss-kiss-bang-bang.md) - *Final Approach* (2005), as Walter - *Medium* (2005), series, as Dylan Kravitz - *Life of the Party* (2005), as Dr. Trent - *Karroll's Christmas* (2004), as Barry - *Desperate Housewives* (2004), series, as Leonard Harper — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/desperate-housewives.md) - *Boston Legal* (2004), series, as Edwin Poole — Fi1m 76, [page](https://film.one/tv/boston-legal.md) - *The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement* (2004), as Paolo - *Raising Helen* (2004), as Car Buyer - *The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire* (2003), series, Actor - *NCIS* (2003), series, as Ed Slater — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md) - *A Mighty Wind* (2003), as Wally Fenton - *A Guy Thing* (2003), as Minister Ferris (uncredited) - *8 Simple Rules* (2002), series, as Tommy - *Monk* (2002), series, as Garrett Price - *Max Keeble's Big Move* (2001), as Jindraike - *The Guardian* (2001), series, as Dale Petrocki - *The Princess Diaries* (2001), as Paolo (uncredited) - *What's the Worst That Could Happen?* (2001), as Earl Radburn - *Teddy Bears' Picnic* (2001), as (uncredited) - *My Wife and Kids* (2001), series, as Stuart Tyler - *Aqua Teen Hunger Force* (2000), series, as Larry Miller (voice) - *TV Funhouse* (2000), series, as Narrator (voice) - *DAG* (2000), series, as Special Agent Nash - *Curb Your Enthusiasm* (2000), series, as Eddie Kravitz — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/curb-your-enthusiasm.md) - *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command* (2000), series, as XR (voice) - *Best in Show* (2000), as Max Berman — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/best-in-show.md) - *Bull* (2000), series, Actor - *Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins* (2000), as XR (voice) - *Nutty Professor II: The Klumps* (2000), as Dean Richmond - *The Big Tease* (1999), as Dunston Cactus - *The Minus Man* (1999), as Paul - *It's Christopher Lowell* (1999), series, Actor - *Runaway Bride* (1999), as Bartender (uncredited) — Fi1m 58, [page](https://film.one/film/runaway-bride.md) - *10 Things I Hate About You* (1999), as Walter Stratford — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/10-things-i-hate-about-you.md) - *Dilbert* (1999), series, as Pointy-Haired Boss (voice) - *Providence* (1999), series, as Dr. Minkus - *Pros & Cons* (1999), as Ben Babbitt · Writer, Co-Executive Producer - *Hercules* (1998), series, as Lynceus (voice) - *Carnival of Souls* (1998), as Louis Seagram - *Chairman of the Board* (1998), as Bradford McMillan - *For Richer or Poorer* (1997), as Derek Lester - *George & Leo* (1997), series, Actor - *Just Shoot Me!* (1997), series, as Emerson Gray - *Waiting for Guffman* (1997), as Glenn Welsch - Mayor - *King of the Hill* (1997), series, as Doctor Tabor (voice) — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/king-of-the-hill-1997.md) - *Bayou Ghost* (1997), as Reverend Carmichael - *Dear God* (1996), as State Judge - *Life's Work* (1996), series, as Jerome Nash - *The Nutty Professor* (1996), as Dean Richmond - *Boston Common* (1996), series, as Warren - *3rd Rock from the Sun* (1996), series, as Garvin - *The Single Guy* (1995), series, as The Cable Guy - *The Pursuit of Happiness* (1995), series, Actor - *Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist* (1995), series, as Larry (voice), Additional Writing - *The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes* (1995), as Al Valentine - *Radioland Murders* (1994), as Herman Katzenback - *Corrina, Corrina* (1994), as Sid - *Dream Lover* (1994), as Norman - *The Favor* (1994), as Joe Dubin - *Undercover Blues* (1993), as Halsey - *Frozen Assets* (1992), as Newton Patterson - *Carry On Columbus* (1992), as The Chief - *Mad About You* (1992), series, as Lou Bonaparte - *The Larry Sanders Show* (1992), series, as Larry Miller — Fi1m 91, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-larry-sanders-show.md) - *Frankenstein: The College Years* (1991), as Prof. Loman - *Suburban Commando* (1991), as Adrian Beltz - *Necessary Roughness* (1991), as Dean Phillip Elias - *L.A. Story* (1991), as Tom - *Almost an Angel* (1990), as Teller - *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Michael Dobson, Larry Miller — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md) - *Dream On* (1990), series, as Sgt. McDougal - *Pretty Woman* (1990), as Mr. Hollister — Fi1m 77, [page](https://film.one/film/pretty-woman.md) - *Seinfeld* (1989), series, as Doorman — Fi1m 90, [page](https://film.one/tv/seinfeld.md) - *Out Cold* (1989), as Plumber #2 - *One Night Stand* (1989), series, Actor - *Three Fugitives* (1989), as Second Officer - *Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential* (1987), Actor - *Fame* (1982), series, Actor - *Gimme a Break!* (1981), series, Actor ## Gallery - ![Larry Miller](https://film.one/media/person/99080/gallery-f78a12a13fcd.jpg) Larry Miller — State Farm, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/Larry_Miller%2C_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Larry_Miller%2C_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) - ![State Farm was proud to sponsor the Arson Dog category for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards (AHAHDA), recognizing the incredible contributio](https://film.one/media/person/99080/gallery-c2bdd95af0ee.jpg) State Farm was proud to sponsor the Arson Dog category for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards (AHAHDA), recognizing the incredible contributio — State Farm, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dd/Victoria_Stilwell%2C_2014_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled) - ![State Farm was proud to sponsor the Arson Dog category for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards (AHAHDA), recognizing the incredible contributio](https://film.one/media/person/99080/gallery-e3bbe335b9c0.jpg) State Farm was proud to sponsor the Arson Dog category for the 2014 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards (AHAHDA), recognizing the incredible contributio — State Farm, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/Victoria_Stilwell_and_Larry_Miller%2C_2014.jpg/1280px-Victoria_Stilwell_and_Larry_Miller%2C_2014.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail) ## Awards ### Other awards — 1 won - honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II 2000: honorary doctorate of the University of the Mediterranean - Aix Marseille II (won) *From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.* --- © Fi1m Ltd. 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