Larry Miller (comedian)

Larry Miller, born in 1953, carved out a unique space in Hollywood not as a leading man, but as the ultimate secret weapon for directors needing a shot of hilarious, often flustered, humanity. His career began on the stand-up stages of New York, a training ground that honed his ability to find the absurd in the mundane. That skill translated seamlessly to the screen, where he became the go-to actor for roles that required a specific blend of pomposity and panic. Whether he was the nervously scheming hotel manager in 'Pretty Woman,' the hilariously stern father in '10 Things I Hate About You,' or the perpetually baffled boss in 'Dilbert,' Miller possessed an uncanny ability to steal scenes with a single, perfectly delivered line or a look of pure, unadulterated dismay. His work extends beyond acting into writing and podcasting, maintaining a voice that is both witty and warmly observational, cementing his status as a beloved figure in comedy.