R.I.P. Dick Miller 1928 ~ 2019

Richard Miller was an American character actor who appeared in more than 100 films, including my favourite film of all time, Explorers (1985). He passed away aged 90.

Though Miller never became a major Hollywood star, he was highly respected within the film industry. Admiration, enjoyable projects, loving wife and children; I’d take that over mega stardom any day. My condolences.

I'm devastated to report that one of my best friends and most treasured collaborators has passed away. I "grew up" (kinda) watching Dick Miller in movies from the 50s on and was thrilled to have him in my first movie for @RogerCorman… (1/2)https://t.co/TEsacH8SUW

— Joe Dante (@joe_dante) January 31, 2019

As a lifelong fan of Dick Miller, I was overjoyed to work with him in Corvette Summer. He turned what could have been a throwaway part into a mimi-masterpiece of effortless comic invention. I was awestruck by his timing, energy & a career that spanned 6 decades! #OneOfAKind #RIP pic.twitter.com/H7dCmzgSok

— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 31, 2019