Sidney L. Miller (born Sid Miller; October 22, 1916 – January 10, 2004) was an American actor, director and

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Biography

Sidney Miller was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania. His first acting role was in the movie ''

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'' (1931), although uncredited. In 1937, he made his radio debut on the '' Jack Benny Program'' episode "Christmas Shopping", as a man whom Benny mistakes for a department store floorwalker. The actor was also a regular performer on '' Cavalcade of America'', '' Suspense'' and '' Nightbeat''. Miller had a small, but memorable role, as would-be wrestling announcer Mo Kahn in MGM's '' Boys Town'' (1938), alongside Mickey Rooney. He reprised the character in the sequel, '' Men of Boys Town'' (1941). He co-starred and co-directed, alongside his good friend Donald O'Connor, in one of the first musical sitcoms on television, '' Here Comes Donald''. After joining Disney, he wrote for and directed '' The Mickey Mouse Club'' (1955). Miller directed episodes of numerous successful television programs throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including '' Damon Runyon Theater'', '' Bachelor Father'', ''Peter Loves Mary'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' The Ann Sothern Show'' and '' My Mother the Car''. (He had been a regular on Sothern's radio show '' The Adventures of Maisie''.) In 1958, he played Roscoe Dewitt, an impressionist who bothers Bob Collins in '' The Bob Cummings Show'' episode "Bob Judges a Beauty Pageant". In 1968's '' Yours, Mine and Ours'', he played Doctor Ashford, Helen North's (

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) date who was shorter than her three children. In 1974, he briefly appeared as a drunk driver in the Michael Sarrazin and

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comedy '' For Pete's Sake''. From 1983 to 1985, Miller played the voice of

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in the animated series ''

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'', which was based on the role-playing game of the same name. He also provided voices for several other animated shows. In 1980, Miller and O'Connor had a nightclub show described as "a fast-paced vaudeville act" that they performed in cities including Denver, New Orleans, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. In the 1980s and 1990s, he had a small role as Slow-Burn in '' Memories of Me'', appeared as Sol on The ''

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'' episode "The Confidence Mystery" in 1990 and also dubbed the voice of Oompe for the 1992 American version of '' Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland''. He had retired by the late 1990s. He was married three times, and had an actor son,

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, from his marriage to Iris Burton. Miller died in Los Angeles from Parkinson's disease on January 10, 2004. His resting place is in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

Selected filmography

As actor

*1931: ''

'' as Maurice Levy (uncredited) *1932: ''

Symphony of Six Million ''Symphony of Six Million'' is a 1932 American Pre-Code film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring Ricardo Cortez, Irene Dunne and Gregory Ratoff. Based on the story ''Night Bell'' by Fannie Hurst, the film concerns the rise of a Jewish phy ...

'' as Magnus - as a Boy (uncredited) *1932: '' Forgotten Commandments'' as Student (uncredited) *1932: '' Lady and Gent'' as Member of 8th Grade Graduating Class (uncredited) *1932: '' Three on a Match'' as Willie Goldberg (uncredited) *1932: '' The Penguin Pool Murder'' as Isadore Marks - Student with Glasses (uncredited) *1932: '' Lawyer Man'' as Boy Behind Olga at End (uncredited) *1933: '' Hard to Handle'' as Boy on Pier (uncredited) *1933: ''

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'' as Izzy *1933: '' Mary Stevens, M.D.'' as Sanford Nussbaum (uncredited) *1933: '' This Day and Age'' as Harold Miller (uncredited) *1933: '' Rafter Romance'' as Julius *1933: ''

Wild Boys of the Road ''Wild Boys of the Road'' is a 1933 pre-Code Depression-era American drama film directed by William Wellman and starring Frankie Darro, Rochelle Hudson, and Grant Mitchell. It tells the story of several teens forced into becoming hobos. The scr ...

'' as Boy Selling Letter (uncredited) *1933: '' East of Fifth Avenue'' as Messenger (uncredited) *1934: '' The Big Shakedown'' as Boy Buying Ice Cream (uncredited) *1934: '' Hi, Nellie!'' as Louie (uncredited) *1934: '' The Show-Off'' as Gatekeeper at Box Factory (uncredited) *1934: '' Harold Teen'' as Sugar Bowl Patron (uncredited) *1934: '' The Hell Cat'' as Copy Boy (uncredited) *1934: '' Our Daily Bread'' as Cohen's Son (uncredited) *1934: '' Desirable'' as First Western Union Messenger (uncredited) *1934: '' When Strangers Meet'' as Leon Rosinsky *1934: ''

One Hour Late ''One Hour Late'' is a 1934 American comedy film directed by Ralph Murphy and written by Kathryn Scola and Paul Gerard Smith. The film stars Joe Morrison, Helen Twelvetrees, Conrad Nagel, and Arline Judge. ''One Hour Late'' was released on Decem ...

'' as Orville (uncredited) *1934: '' The Band Plays On'' as Rosy as a Boy *1935: '' Dinky'' as Sammy *1935: '' The Girl Who Came Back'' as Boy (uncredited) *1935: ''

Silk Hat Kid ''Silk Hat Kid'' is a 1935 American crime film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and written by Edward Eliscu, Lou Breslow and Dore Schary. The film, starring Lew Ayres, Mae Clarke, Paul Kelly, Ralf Harolde, William Harrigan and Billy Lee, was re ...

'' as George Washington (uncredited) *1936: '' The Little Red Schoolhouse'' as Sidney Levy *1936: '' One Rainy Afternoon'' as Doorman (uncredited) *1936: '' The Bride Walks Out'' as Second Florist Delivery Boy (uncredited) *1936: '' Women Are Trouble'' as Copy Boy (uncredited) *1936: '' Piccadilly Jim'' as Messenger Boy (uncredited) *1936: '' Stage Struck'' as Wilbur's Friend (uncredited) *1936: '' Cain and Mabel'' as Call Boy (uncredited) *1937: '' The Big Shot'' as Newsboy (uncredited) *1938: '' Reckless Living'' as Jockey (uncredited) *1938: '' Boys Town'' as Mo Kahn *1938: '' Cipher Bureau'' as Jimmy *1939: '' Scouts to the Rescue'' as Hermie - a Boy Scout *1939: '' Panama Patrol'' as Jimmy, Office Boy *1939: '' Streets of New York'' as Jiggsy *1939: '' Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever'' as Sidney *1939: '' Babes in Arms'' as Sid (uncredited) *1939: '' What a Life'' as Pinkie Peters *1939: ''

20,000 Men a Year ''20,000 Men a Year'' (aka ''Air Story'' and ''Aviation Story'') is a 1939 American action film directed by Alfred E. Green and written by Lou Breslow and Owen Francis. The film stars Randolph Scott, Preston Foster, Margaret Lindsay, Mary Heal ...

'' as Irving Glassman *1940: ''

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'' as Sammy Sachs *1940: '' City for Conquest'' as Band Conductor and Emcee (uncredited) *1940: '' Strike Up the Band'' as Sid - a Student (uncredited) *1940: '' Little Nellie Kelly'' as Boy at Dance (uncredited) *1941: '' Men of Boys Town'' as Mo Kahn *1941: '' Life Begins for Andy Hardy'' as Young Man at Hotel (uncredited) *1941: '' Henry Aldrich for President'' as Sidney *1941: '' Melody Lane'' as Page Boy (uncredited) *1941: ''

Babes on Broadway ''Babes on Broadway'' is a 1941 American musical film starring Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland and directed by Busby Berkeley, with Vincente Minnelli directing Garland's big solo numbers. The film, which features Fay Bainter and Virginia Weidler, ...

'' as Tony (uncredited) *1942: '' Don't Get Personal'' as Elevator Boy (uncredited) *1942: '' Mr. Wise Guy'' as Charlie Horse *1942: '' Alias Boston Blackie'' as Herman - Bellhop (uncredited) *1942: '' Syncopation'' as Herbert (uncredited) *1942: '' Private Buckaroo'' as Jeep Driver (uncredited) *1942: '' Get Hep to Love'' as Boy Waiter (uncredited) *1942: '' Madame Spy'' as Newsboy (uncredited) *1942: '' When Johnny Comes Marching Home'' as Hot-Dog Vendor (uncredited) *1943: ''

It Comes Up Love ''It Comes Up Love'' is a 1943 American, black and white, musical comedy starring Gloria Jean, Ian Hunter, and Donald O'Connor. It is the only film starring Jean and O'Connor that doesn't also star Peggy Ryan, another one of the talented teenag ...

'' as Page Boy (uncredited) *1943: '' Hi Diddle Diddle'' as Benny (uncredited) *1943: '' Top Man'' as Higgins - Soda Jerk (uncredited) *1943: '' Here Comes Kelly'' as Sammy Cohn *1943: '' Moonlight in Vermont'' as Cyril *1944: '' Chip Off the Old Block'' as Soda Clerk (uncredited) *1944: '' Hi, Good Lookin'!'' as Messenger Boy (uncredited) *1944: ''

Hot Rhythm ''Hot Rhythm'' is a 1944 American musical comedy film directed by William Beaudine and starring Robert Lowery, Dona Drake, and the radio and vaudeville team of Tim and Irene ( Tim Ryan and Irene Ryan). Plot J. P. O'Hara (Tim Ryan) owns the Beaco ...

'' as Sammy Rubin *1944: ''

Wing and a Prayer, The Story of Carrier X ''Wing and a Prayer, The Story of Carrier X'' (also known as ''Queen of the Flat Tops '' and ''Torpedo Squadron Eight'') is a black-and-white 1944 war film about the heroic crew of an American aircraft carrier in the desperate early days of Wor ...

'' as Sailor (uncredited) *1945: ''

Babes on Swing Street ''Babes on Swing Street'' is a 1944 musical comedy film directed by Edward C. Lilley and starring Ann Blyth, Peggy Ryan, and Andy Devine. It was produced by Universal Pictures. Plot Barber's daughter Trudy Costello gives close shaves at her ...

'' as Corny Panatowsky *1945: '' She Gets Her Man'' as Boy *1945: '' There Goes Kelly'' as Sammy Cohn *1945: '' Patrick the Great'' as Tony (uncredited) *1945: ''

The Horn Blows at Midnight ''The Horn Blows at Midnight'' is a 1945 comedy fantasy film directed by Raoul Walsh, and starring Jack Benny. Following its poor box-office, Benny often exploited the film's failure for laughs over the next 20 years in his radio and television ...

'' as Trumpet Player (uncredited) *1945: '' On Stage Everybody'' as Radio Announcer (uncredited) *1948: ''

The Judge Steps Out ''The Judge Steps Out'' is a 1948 American comedy film directed by Boris Ingster and written by Ingster and Alexander Knox. The film stars Knox and Ann Sothern, along with George Tobias, Sharyn Moffett, Florence Bates, Frieda Inescort and Myrna ...

'' as Newsboy (uncredited) *1949: '' The Lucky Stiff'' as Bernstein *1952: '' The Sniper'' as Intern (uncredited) *1953: '' Walking My Baby Back Home'' as Walter Thomas *1954: '' Dragnet'' (TV Series) *1955: '' The Donald O'Connor Show'' (TV Series) as Minor Role *1958: '' The Bob Cummings Show'' (TV Series) as Roscoe Dewitt *1962: '' Experiment in Terror'' as The Drunk (uncredited) *1968: '' Yours, Mine and Ours'' as Dr. Ashford *1970: ''

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'' as Adolf Hitler *1970-1974: '' Adam-12'' (TV Series) as Man in Sewer / Marvin Weber / J. Simmons *1972: '' Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex* (*But Were Afraid to Ask)'' as George *1974: '' For Pete's Sake'' as Drunk Driver *1975: '' Marcus Welby, M.D.'' (TV Series) as Ben Leona *1975: '' Ellery Queen'' (TV Series) as Morgue Attendant *1977: '' The World's Greatest Lover'' as Man at the Table *1983: '' Star 80'' as Nightclub Owner *1983–1985: ''

'' (TV Series) as Dungeon Master (voice) *1984: ''

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'' (TV Series) (voice) *1985-1986: '' Cagney & Lacey'' (TV Series) as Wino / Randolph *1986: ''

Small Wonder Small Wonder or variants may refer to: Film, television and theatre * ''Small Wonder'' (TV series), a 1985–1989 American sitcom * '' A Small Wonder'', a 1966 Australian television film * '' Small Wonders'', a 1995 documentary film * ''Small Wond ...

'' (TV Series) *1986-1987: '' The Smurfs'' (TV Series) (voice) *1988: '' Memories of Me'' as Slow-Burn *1989: '' Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland'' as Oompe (voice) *1990: ''

'' (TV Series) as Sol

As director

*1954–1955: '' The Donald O'Connor Show'' (TV Series) *1955–1957: '' The Mickey Mouse Club'' (TV Series) *1957: '' Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color'' (TV Series) *1958–1960: '' Bachelor Father'' (TV Series) *1959: '' The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock'' *1959–1961: '' The Ann Sothern Show'' (TV Series) *1960: ''Peter Loves Mary'' (TV Series) *1963: '' My Favorite Martian'' (TV Series) *1965: ''

'' (TV Series) *1965: '' McHale's Navy'' (TV Series) *1965: '' Dr. Kildare'' (TV Series) *1965: '' The Smothers Brothers Show'' (TV Series) *1965: '' My Mother the Car'' (TV Series) *1965: '' The Addams Family'' (TV Series) *1965–1966: '' Please Don't Eat the Daisies'' (TV Series) *1966: '' Honey West'' (TV Series) *1967: '' The Monkees'' (TV Series) *1967: ''

'' (TV Series) *1977: '' The Skatebirds'' (TV Series)

Composer and songwriter

*1943: ''O, My Darling Clementine'' ("Diggin the Docey Doe") *1943: '' Moonlight in Vermont'' ("Something Tells Me", "Be A Good Girl", They Got Me in the Middle of Things", "Pickin' the Beets", "Dobbin and a Wagon of Hay", "After the Beat") *1944: '' This Is the Life'' ("Yippee-I-Voot", "Gremlin Walk") *1944: '' Follow the Boys'' ("Kittens With Their Mittens Laced") *1944: ''Hot Rhythm'' ("Shampoo Jingle") *1944: ''Hi, Good Lookin'!'' ("By Mistake") *1944: '' Chip Off the Old Block'' ("I've Gotta Give My Feet a Break") *1944: ''Sing a Jingle'' ("Sing a Jingle", "We're the Janes Who Make The Planes", "Mademoiselle")

References

External links

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