Larry Miller

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Biography

First gaining nationwide attention on such cable comedy specials as "One Night Stand" (HBO, 1988), he soon made an impression in Hollywood as the snide shop clerk in the box office smash "Pretty Woman" (1990). From there, it was more film work in projects like Steve Martin's "L.A. Story" (1991), interspersed with periodic comedy specials such as "Larry Miller: Just Words" (HBO, 1992), and the occasional foray into regular sitcom work with …
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Job Title

Actor, Producer, Writer, Camera, Film & Tape

Born

October 15, 1953

Career Milestones

2011

Cast in Garry Marshall's ensemble romantic comedy "New Year's Eve"

2009

Reprised role on the TV adaptation of "10 Things I Hate About You" (ABC Family)

2008

Appeared in the feature film adaptation of "Get Smart," starring Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway

2006

Voiced the character Fred Nickle in "The Ant Bully," a computer-animated film directed by John Davis

2006

Cast opposite Jeremy Piven in the indie comedy "Keeping Up with the Steins"

2005

Featured in the murder mystery "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" opposite Robert Downey Jr.; film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival

2003

Reteamed with Guest for the ensemble comedy "A Mighty Wind"

2001

Played the stylist Paolo opposite Anne Hathaway in "The Princess Diaries"

2001

Replaced John Ritter in a leading role of the Broadway comedy "The Dinner Party"

2000

Reprised role in "Nutty Professor II: The Klumps"

2000

Second film with director Christopher Guest, "Best in Show"

1999

Voiced the 'Pointy-Haired Boss' on the UPN animated series "Dilbert"

1999

Played the overprotective dad in "10 Things I Hate About You"

1996

Cast as the town Mayor in Christopher Guest's "Waiting for Guffman"

1996

Co-starred with Eddie Murphy in "The Nutty Professor"

1996

Cast as regular on the ABC sitcom "Life's Work"

1995

Co-starred on series "The Pursuit of Happiness" (NBC)

1994

Appeared on episode of "Law and Order" as a murdering restaurateur; reprised role in 1996

1993

Had recurring role on NBC sitcom "Made About You"

1992

Headlined own HBO special "Larry Miller: Just Words"

1991

TV-movie debut, "Frankenstein: The College Years" (Fox)

1990

Landed supporting role in Garry Marshall's "Pretty Woman"

1988

Appeared on "One Night Stand" (HBO)

1978

Made film debut, "Take Down"

Switched to stand-up comedy, performing at Catch A Rising Star and The Comic Strip

Began career playing piano and drums in New York City bars

2006

Appeared in fourth Guest film, "For Your Consideration"