Dennis Miller
Biography
Dennis Miller is an American comedian, talk show host, actor and former sportscaster. His comedy career took off after he watched a Robin Williams HBO special in 1979, which inspired him to do stand-up. He performed at open mics in Pittsburgh, then moved to New York City before returning to Pittsburgh to work at KDKA-TV. In 1985 Lorne Michaels discovered him at The Comedy Store, and he joined Saturday Night Live, anchoring Weekend Update from 1985 to 1991. He then hosted The Dennis Miller Show in syndication and, starting in 1994, Dennis Miller Live on HBO, which ran for nine years and won five Primetime Emmy Awards. He later hosted a CNBC talk show and a Westwood One radio program from 2007 to 2015. He was a color commentator on Monday Night Football from 2000 to 2002. In 2004 Comedy Central ranked him 21st among the greatest stand-up comedians.
72years old
Turns 73 on November 3in 22 days
- Born Pittsburgh
- Star sign: ScorpioThe sign runs October 23 to November 21
- Also credited as Dennis Michael Miller
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 25 years1990 to 2015
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A role that slipped away
Miller was drafted to anchor Weekend Update after Jon Lovitz, the intended successor to Christopher Guest, was too busy with other parts and needed the segment for costume changes.
Behind the award
During its run, Dennis Miller Live aired 215 episodes across nine years. Miller and his writing staff took home five Primetime Emmy Awards, and HBO canceled the show in 2002.
A role that slipped away
Miller lost to Sinbad on Star Search after the two tied on judges' scores, with Sinbad winning on studio-audience approval.
A role that slipped away
Miller put his name to a contract covering a third year, but ABC soon opened negotiations with John Madden, a veteran football commentator.
Big break
Miller auditioned for Monday Night Football in 2000 alongside Al Michaels in a mock broadcast, and his NFL knowledge surprised those watching.
Dennis Miller movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Four actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Christopher Walken's page
David Spade's page
Diane Baker's page
Brittany Daniel's page
Awards
One award and honor, one of them major.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Awards | |||
| Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series | Won | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.