Mick Miller
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| Mick Miller | |
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| Born | February 25, 1950 Liverpool, England, UK |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Years active | 1970s – present |
| Notable works and roles | The Comedians |
Mick Miller (b. 25 February 1950, Liverpool, England, UK) is a British stand-up comedian who has had a long career on the live comedy circuit, and is instantly recongiseable because of his trademark bald head on top with long hair down the sides.
His most famous routine is about a radio announcer reading the story of Noddy whilst drinking an entire bottle of gin (not REALLY gin, just water).
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[edit] Early Days
Born as Michael Lawton, Miller's first ambition was to be a footballer, and as a lad he signed for Port Vale and even had a trial for the England youth team.
When he left football, he began performing at Pontins, where he became interested in stand-up comedy. Having cut his teeth as chief comedian at various Pontins venues, he relocated back to the north of England and embarked upon a career in the clubs[1]
[edit] Stand-Up Career
Having won his heat on the talent show New Faces, Miller was immediately signed to support Chuck Berry on tour.[2]
Since then, he has been a regular at Blackpool, working men's clubs, cruises and after dinner speeches. He is one of the few mainstream comedians to have crossed over to the alternative circuit, having made his alternative debut at XS Malarkey comedy club in 2005.[3] His shows have been released on DVD, and he has made many TV appearances.[4][5]
[edit] TV Appearances
Miller was a regular on the 1970s stand-up show The Comedians, co-presented The Funny Side, regularly appeared on Today With Des and Mel, and has been a guest on Blankety Blank, They Think It's All Over and Des O'Connor Tonight. [6]
He acted in Alan Bleasdale's 1978 Play For Today Skully's New Year. In it he played the part of a wannabe stand up comedian.[7]
In 1993, Miller guested for Chester City in the Granada football Go for Goal quiz show, alongside Arthur Albiston and Joe Hinnigan. Chester City reached the final before losing to Preston North End.
In 2005 he took part in the reality TV show King Of Comedy alongside Stan Boardman, Janey Godley, Andrew Maxwell, Boothby Graffoe and David Copperfield.[8]
[edit] References
- ^ Mick Miller Official Website - Biog.
- ^ Kings of Comedy Channel 4 Microsite - Mick Miller profile.
- ^ Chortle - Mick Takes The Mic.
- ^ Mick Miller Official Website - DVD.
- ^ Mick Miller Official Website - Biog.
- ^ XS Malarkey - Mick Miller.
- ^ IMDB on Skully's New Year.
- ^ Kings of Comedy Channel 4 Microsite.
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