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{{Short description|English stand-up comedian}}
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'''Mick Miller''' (born 25 February 1950 in [[Liverpool]], [[Lancashire]], England) is a British [[stand-up comedian]] who has had a long career on the live comedy circuit, and is instantly recognisable from his trademark bald head with long hair down the sides.
'''Mick Miller''' (born 25 February 1950 in [[Liverpool]], England) is an English [[Stand-up comedy|stand-up comedian]] who has had a long career on the live comedy circuit and has a trademark haircut of a bald head with long hair down the sides.


==Early days==
==Early days==
Miller was born as Michael Lawton on 25 February 1950 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Miller's first ambition was to be a footballer. He played as a goalkeeper, and as a boy he signed for [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] when Sir [[Stanley Matthews]] was the club's general manager and had a trial for the England youth team.<ref>{{cite book|last=Sherwin|first=Phil|title=The Port Vale Miscellany|publisher=The History Press|location=Brimscombe Port|year=2010|pages=61|isbn=978-0-7524-5777-2}}</ref>
Miller was born as Michael Lawton on 25 February 1950 in Liverpool. Miller's first ambition was to be a footballer. He played as a goalkeeper, and as a boy he signed for [[Port Vale F.C.|Port Vale]] when Sir [[Stanley Matthews]] was the club's general [[Manager (association football)|manager]] and had a trial for the England youth team.<ref>{{cite book|last=Sherwin|first=Phil|title=The Port Vale Miscellany|publisher=The History Press|location=Brimscombe Port|year=2010|pages=61|isbn=978-0-7524-5777-2}}</ref> However, at {{height|ft=5|in=9}} he was too small. He was given a [[Free transfer (association football)|free transfer]] to Sandbach Ramblers and later played for [[Winsford United F.C.|Winsford United]] ahead of [[Neville Southall]].<ref name="beano">{{cite journal |title=The Mick Miller Interview |journal=The Vale Park Beano |volume=47}}</ref> He worked as a crane driver during his time as a semi-professional footballer.<ref name="beano"/>


When he left [[Association football|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 moved to the [[Northern England|North of England]] and embarked upon a career in the clubs<ref name="mickmiller.biz">{{cite web|url=http://www.mickmiller.biz/biog.htm|title=Mick Miller Official Website - Biog}}</ref>
When he left [[Association football|football]], he began performing at [[Pontins]], where he became interested in stand-up comedy. After being chief comedian at various Pontins venues, he moved to the [[Northern England|North of England]] and began a career in the clubs.<ref name="mickmiller.biz">{{Cite web|url=http://www.mickmiller.biz/biog.htm|title=Mick Miller Official Website - Biog|website=Mickmiller.biz|access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref>


==Stand-up career==
==Stand-up career==
Having won his heat on the talent show ''[[New Faces]]'', Miller was immediately signed to support [[Chuck Berry]] on tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/K/kingsofcomedy/profile5.html|title=Kings of Comedy Channel 4 Microsite - Mick Miller profile}}</ref>
Having won his heat on the talent show ''[[New Faces]]'', Miller was then signed to support [[Chuck Berry]] on tour.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/K/kingsofcomedy/profile5.html|title=Kings of Comedy Channel 4 Microsite - Mick Miller profile|website=Channel4.com|access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref>


Since then, he has been a regular at [[Blackpool]], [[working men's club]]s, cruises and after dinner speeches. His shows have been released on DVD, and he has made many TV appearances.<ref name="mickmiller.biz"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mickmiller.biz/dvd.htm|title=Mick Miller Official Website - DVD}}</ref>
Since then, he has been a regular at [[Blackpool]], [[working men's club]]s, cruises and after-dinner speeches. His shows have been released on DVD, and he has made many TV appearances.<ref name="mickmiller.biz"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mickmiller.biz/dvd.htm|title=Mick Miller Official Website - DVD|website=Mickmiller.biz|access-date=22 September 2023}}</ref>


==Television appearances==
==Television appearances==
Miller was a regular on the 1970s stand-up show ''[[The Comedians (TV series)|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''.
Miller was a regular on the 1970s stand-up show ''[[The Comedians (1971 TV series)|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 (TV series)|They Think It's All Over]]'' and ''Des O'Connor Tonight''.


He acted in [[Alan Bleasdale]]'s 1978 [[Play For Today]] ''Scully's New Year''. In it he played the part of a wannabe stand up comedian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imdb.com/title/tt0134952/combined|title=IMDB on Skully's New Year}}</ref>
He acted in [[Alan Bleasdale]]'s 1978 [[Play for Today]] ''Scully's New Year''. In it, he played the part of a wannabe stand-up comedian.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imdb.com/title/tt0134952/combined|title=Skully's New Year |website=IMDb}}</ref>


In 1993, Miller guested for [[Chester City F.C.|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 F.C.|Preston North End]].
In 1993, Miller guested for [[Chester City F.C.|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 F.C.|Preston North End]].


In 2005 he took part in the reality TV show ''Kings Of Comedy'' alongside [[Stan Boardman]], [[Janey Godley]], [[Andrew Maxwell]], [[Boothby Graffoe (comedian)|Boothby Graffoe]] and [[David Copperfield (comedian)|David Copperfield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/K/kingsofcomedy/|title=Kings of Comedy Channel 4 Microsite}}</ref>
In 2005, he took part in the reality TV show ''Kings Of Comedy'' alongside [[Stan Boardman]], [[Janey Godley]], [[Andrew Maxwell]], [[Boothby Graffoe (comedian)|Boothby Graffoe]] and [[David Copperfield (comedian)|David Copperfield]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/K/kingsofcomedy/|title=Kings of Comedy |website=Channel 4}}</ref>


In 2008 & 2009, he made several appearances on the BBC3 sitcom ''[[Ideal (TV series)|Ideal]]'', alongside fellow comedian [[Johnny Vegas]].
In 2008 and 2009, he made several appearances on the BBC3 sitcom ''[[Ideal (TV series)|Ideal]]'', as the father of [[Johnny Vegas]]'s Moz.


In 2011, he appeared on the ITV show ''Comedy Rocks'' with [[Jason Manford]] and, in December, he appeared on the [[Royal Variety Performance]] (also on ITV).
In 2011, he appeared on the ITV show ''Comedy Rocks'' with [[Jason Manford]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://manfordscomedyclub.com/comedians/mick-miller/|title=Mick Miller |website=Manford's Comedy Club}}</ref> and, in December, he appeared on the [[Royal Variety Performance]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pottersholidays.com/post/article/we-chat-comedian-mick-miller-about-noddy-and-royal-variety-performance|title=Interview with Mick Miller |website=Potters Resort}}</ref>


In 2015, he appeared in ''[[Peter Kay's Car Share]]'' playing the character Tony in Episode 6 which was shown on BBC 1.
In 2015, he appeared in the first series of ''[[Peter Kay's Car Share]]'' playing the character Tony in Episode 6, which was shown on BBC 1.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02nb754|title=Peter Kay's Car Share |website=BBC}}</ref>

As of April 2018, Miller was appearing in ITV's ''Last Laugh in Vegas''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/last-laugh-vegas#:~:text=ITV%20is%20about%20to%20find,variety%20capital%20of%20the%20world|title=Last Laugh in Vegas|website=ITV}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.mickmiller.biz/home.htm Mick Miller Homepage]
*[http://www.mickmiller.biz Official website]

*[http://www.vclubnotts.com Mick Miller live in Nottingham]
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 13 June 2024

Mick Miller
Birth nameMichael Lawton
Born (1950-02-25) 25 February 1950 (age 74)
Liverpool, England
MediumStand-up comedy
Years active1970s–present
Notable works and rolesThe Comedians

Mick Miller (born 25 February 1950 in Liverpool, England) is an English stand-up comedian who has had a long career on the live comedy circuit and has a trademark haircut of a bald head with long hair down the sides.

Early days

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Miller was born as Michael Lawton on 25 February 1950 in Liverpool. Miller's first ambition was to be a footballer. He played as a goalkeeper, and as a boy he signed for Port Vale when Sir Stanley Matthews was the club's general manager and had a trial for the England youth team.[1] However, at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) he was too small. He was given a free transfer to Sandbach Ramblers and later played for Winsford United ahead of Neville Southall.[2] He worked as a crane driver during his time as a semi-professional footballer.[2]

When he left football, he began performing at Pontins, where he became interested in stand-up comedy. After being chief comedian at various Pontins venues, he moved to the North of England and began a career in the clubs.[3]

Stand-up career

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Having won his heat on the talent show New Faces, Miller was then signed to support Chuck Berry on tour.[4]

Since then, he has been a regular at Blackpool, working men's clubs, cruises and after-dinner speeches. His shows have been released on DVD, and he has made many TV appearances.[3][5]

Television appearances

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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.

He acted in Alan Bleasdale's 1978 Play for Today Scully's New Year. In it, he played the part of a wannabe stand-up comedian.[6]

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 Kings Of Comedy alongside Stan Boardman, Janey Godley, Andrew Maxwell, Boothby Graffoe and David Copperfield.[7]

In 2008 and 2009, he made several appearances on the BBC3 sitcom Ideal, as the father of Johnny Vegas's Moz.

In 2011, he appeared on the ITV show Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford[8] and, in December, he appeared on the Royal Variety Performance.[9]

In 2015, he appeared in the first series of Peter Kay's Car Share playing the character Tony in Episode 6, which was shown on BBC 1.[10]

As of April 2018, Miller was appearing in ITV's Last Laugh in Vegas.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Sherwin, Phil (2010). The Port Vale Miscellany. Brimscombe Port: The History Press. p. 61. ISBN 978-0-7524-5777-2.
  2. ^ a b "The Mick Miller Interview". The Vale Park Beano. 47.
  3. ^ a b "Mick Miller Official Website - Biog". Mickmiller.biz. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Kings of Comedy Channel 4 Microsite - Mick Miller profile". Channel4.com. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Mick Miller Official Website - DVD". Mickmiller.biz. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Skully's New Year". IMDb.
  7. ^ "Kings of Comedy". Channel 4.
  8. ^ "Mick Miller". Manford's Comedy Club.
  9. ^ "Interview with Mick Miller". Potters Resort.
  10. ^ "Peter Kay's Car Share". BBC.
  11. ^ "Last Laugh in Vegas". ITV.
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