Ben Miller
Actor

Ben Miller Net Worth

Ben Miller was born in London, England in 1966 and is an actor, writer, and producer. After meeting Alexander Armstrong at Cambridge University in 1992, Ben chose to pursue comedy instead of finishing his PhD in physics. The pair went on to tour pubs and underground comedy clubs, and were nominated for the Perrier Award in 1996. This led to their first commissioned series, Armstrong and Miller (1997), which was followed by three further series on Channel Four. Ben has also starred in films such as The Parole Officer (2001), There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (2000), and Johnny English (2003). He is also the voice of ITV's Digital Monkey in the infamous adverts. Ben and Alexander reunited in 2006 for The Armstrong and Miller Show (2007), which was rewarded with a BAFTA for best comedy program in 2010. Ben released his directorial debut film Huge (2010) in 2011 and has since appeared in Death in Paradise (2011). His first book, "It's Not Rocket Science," is being released in summer 2012.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Writer, Producer
Birth Day February 24, 1966
Birth Place  London, England, United Kingdom
Age 58 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Alma mater St Catharine's College, Cambridge
Occupation Comedian, director, actor
Years active 1989-present
Spouse(s) Belinda Stewart-Wilson (m. 2004–11; divorced) Jessica Parker (m. 2013)
Children 3

💰 Net worth: $1.2 Million (2024)

Ben Miller, a multi-talented individual hailing from the United Kingdom, has carved a noteworthy career as an actor, writer, and producer. Renowned for his exceptional talent and versatility, Miller has captivated audiences with his performances across various mediums. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated to be an impressive $1.2 million, a testament to his success and hard work in the entertainment industry. With a string of notable accomplishments under his belt, Ben Miller continues to shine as a prominent figure in the world of film and television.

Biography/Timeline

1989

He abandoned completion of his thesis to pursue a career in comedy. Miller's interest in comedy began when a friend asked him to help ferry around the judges of the National Student Drama Festival, which was being held that year in Cambridge. Having already finished his undergraduate degree, he joined the Footlights in 1989, working with Andy Parsons, David Wolstencroft and Sue Perkins, and went on to direct a revue.

1990

Miller was awarded a Judges' Commendation for his portrayal of Hamlet at the 1990 National Student Drama Festival. He co-wrote MindGym, winner of the first BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for comedy in 1998, with Tim Wright and Adam Gee. He and Armstrong won a BCA Award for The Armstrong and Miller Show. In 2010 they also won a BAFTA for The Armstrong and Miller Show.

1992

Miller moved to London to pursue a career in comedy. He was introduced to fellow Cambridge graduate Alexander Armstrong in 1992, at the TBA Sketch Comedy Group, a comedy club which ran at the Gate Theatre Studio, Notting Hill throughout the 1990s. They performed their first full-length show together at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1994 and returned in 1996, when they were nominated for the Perrier Comedy Award.

1997

Their success resulted in the commission of the television series Armstrong and Miller, which ran for four series from 1997 to 2001 – one on the Paramount Comedy Channel and three on Channel 4. In 1998, the duo also had their own radio show with the same name on BBC Radio 4, which featured many of the sketches and characters from their TV series. After a six-year break, the show was recommissioned for Hat Trick Productions as The Armstrong and Miller Show and is in its third series. In 2008, they also had a second radio show, Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller.

2001

Miller also started acting in films, starring in Steve Coogan's first feature film, The Parole Officer (2001). In 2003 he played the role of 'Bough', sidekick to Rowan Atkinson's title character, in the film Johnny English. In 2004 he co-starred in The Prince and Me.

2004

In 2004 and 2005, he starred in two series of the BBC television series The Worst Week of My Life, with Sarah Alexander. In 2006 he took part in a three-part Christmas special, The Worst Christmas of My Life. He starred as James Lester in ITV's 2007 sci-fi drama Primeval and as Mr Jonathan in the Australian film Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance.

2006

Miller's first wife was Belinda Stewart-Wilson, who guest-starred with him in Series 3 of Primeval. The pair, who have a son Jackson, known as Sonny (born in 2006), divorced in 2011. Miller has another son, Harrison, born in late 2011 and a daughter born in June 2015, with his second wife, production executive Jessica Parker, daughter of British musician Alan Parker, whom he married in September 2013.

2008

Miller provided the voice for the ITV Digital and now PG Tips Monkey in a popular series of television advertisements featuring Johnny Vegas. In 2008, he appeared as television Producer Jonathan Pope in Tony Jordan's series Moving Wallpaper on ITV1 and starred in Thank God You're Here. In 2010, he made his directorial debut with the film Huge.

2009

On 20 February 2009, Miller appeared with Rob Brydon in an episode of QI (Series 6. 9). Brydon has often been mistaken for Miller, and as a joke they dressed in similar shirts for the episode and shared an on-screen narcissistic kiss. A talented musician, Miller plays the guitar and drums.

2011

In 2011, he reprised his role as James Lester in the TV series Primeval. From November 2011, he played the role of Louis Harvey in The Ladykillers at the Gielgud Theatre.

2012

On 23 July 2012, Miller began touring for his book, It's Not Rocket Science, from the Royal Society in London. He also appeared at the British Comedy Awards with Armstrong on Channel 4. In 2013, Miller took part in an episode of Room 101 and a Comic Relief special of game show Pointless. On 13 December 2014, he appeared in a Christmas edition of The Celebrity Chase.

2013

From 2011 until the series three premiere in 2014, Miller starred in the BBC-French co-produced series Death in Paradise as Detective Inspector (DI) Richard Poole. A third series of Death in Paradise was commissioned for early 2014. On 9 April 2013 it was announced that Miller would be departing the series, to be replaced by actor Kris Marshall. Filming began in March 2013, and Miller left in May after completion of the first episode, in which his character was murdered.

2014

On 6 September 2014, Miller guest starred in Doctor Who as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the third episode: "Robot of Sherwood".

2015

Since October 2015, Miller along with Ruth Jones and Will Close, appears in adverts for British supermarket Tesco as Roger with Jones as his wife Jo and Close as their son Freddie. In 2016, Miller co-presented the ITV entertainment series It's Not Rocket Science alongside Rachel Riley and Romesh Ranganathan.

2016

Miller played the role of Murray in the six-part BBC sitcom I Want My Wife Back, starring alongside Caroline Catz. In 2016 he appeared in the Channel 4 comedy Power Monkeys.

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