
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.

The Terminator
1984 · as Pawnshop Clerk

Small Soldiers
1998 · as Joe

Gremlins
1984 · as Murray Futterman

Gremlins 2: The New Batch
1990 · as Murray Futterman

The Dirty Dozen
1967 · as MP at Hanging (uncredited)

The 'Burbs
1989 · as Vic, Garbageman #1

Looney Tunes: Back in Action
2003 · as Security Guard

After Hours
1985 · as Waiter

Chopping Mall
1986 · as Walter Paisley

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1993 · as Chuckie Sol (voice)

Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983 · as Walter Paisley

Innerspace
1987 · as Cab Driver

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark
1988 · as Sgt. Neill

1941
1979 · as Officer Miller

Explorers
1985 · as Charlie Drake

Death Race 2000
1975 · as Chicken Gang (uncredited)

The Howling
1981 · as Walter Paisley - Bookstore Owner

Tales from the Crypt: Demon Knight
1995 · as Uncle Willy