Derek Miller

Derek Miller

Derek, a Chicago native, is a product of that city's improv scene. As a child he was trained under the Piven Theatre Workshop and Interlochen Arts Camp. He attended Indiana University where he co-founded improv troupe Full Frontal Comedy while taking classes at Second City and iO (formerly Improv Olympic.) Derek has been a mainstay of the L.A. improv community - performing and teaching for over 15 years. He still performs at i.O. West with Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! in over 650 performances.

In 2008 after touring with Second City at Sea, Derek landed the series "The Hills: According to Me" for MTV (where he played over 20 roles) and then in 2009 the Comedy Central series, "Sercret Girlfriend" playing the role of Phil and acting as a consulting writer.

2012 saw Derek joining TBS' hour-long comedy "Wedding Band" Derek plays Barry the band's drummer - an instrument he had never played before.

Movies for Derek Miller...

Monsternado
Title: Monsternado
Character: Matt Radostits
Released: November 14, 2023
Type: Movie
When a tornado full of creatures bursts through the city, a group are held at a hotel trying to figure out a way to survive!
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The Area 51 Incident
Title: The Area 51 Incident
Character: Peter
Released: November 1, 2022
Type: Movie
An outbreak occurs in the infamous Area 51 leading a group of survivors to an underground bunker.. only to learn.. they are not alone.
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Title: The Goldbergs
Character: Mann D. Mecunda
Released: September 24, 2013
Type: TV
Before there were parenting blogs, trophies for showing up, and peanut allergies, there was a simpler time called the '80s. For geeky 11-year old Adam these were his wonder years and he faced them armed with a video camera to capture all the crazy. The Goldbergs are a loving family like any other, just with a lot more yelling.
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Title: Wedding Band
Character: Barry
Released: November 10, 2012
Type: TV
Four friends spend their free time performing in a wedding band.
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Taking the Edge Off
Title: Taking the Edge Off
Released: November 1, 2012
Type: Movie
A "Funny or Die" comedic short directed by Ian Pfaff
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Title: Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Character: Mailroom Worker
Released: June 28, 2011
Type: Movie
The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.
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Title: Franklin & Bash
Released: June 1, 2011
Type: TV
When they're not hanging out at their favorite hot dog stand pontificating on what they'd go through to enjoy a night with their favorite female celebrities, Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are chasing down their latest clients...sometimes literally. With business cards in hand, they're ready to nab a client within seconds after a car accident, arrest for solicitation or any other incident where their legal services may be needed. Once in the courtroom, they show their flair for the dramatic and the shocking.
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Atomic Zoo: Sylvia Plath Car Wash
Title: Atomic Zoo: Sylvia Plath Car Wash
Character: The Ooze
Released: April 12, 2010
Type: Movie
Comedy directed by Joseph B. Miller
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Title: Secret Girlfriend
Character: Phil
Released: October 7, 2009
Type: TV
Secret Girlfriend is an American television series which aired in October and November 2009 on Comedy Central. The show features the viewer as the "star" of a dating satire, with the show's actors addressing the camera as if it were the lead character. Secret Girlfriend originated as a Web series created by Jay Rondot and Ross Novie, who are executive producers on the TV adaptation. The showrunner is Eric Weinberg, also an executive producer. The series was recast for television. Each half-hour episode includes two eleven-minute segments. On April 29, 2010, though no media websites officially announced the show's cancelation, Novie announced via Twitter that there would be no second season.
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Title: Scrubs
Character: Paramedic
Released: October 2, 2001
Type: TV
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
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Title: Scrubs
Character: Orderly
Released: October 2, 2001
Type: TV
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
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Rabbit Cop
Title: Rabbit Cop
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
A comedy directed by Pete Carboni
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Underwater Upside Down
Title: Underwater Upside Down
Character: Brad
Released: December 31, 1969
Type: Movie
Underwater Upside Down is an oddball comedy about two Malibu brothers whose parents tragic death 20 years ago left them with a whole lot of money, a ton of ambition and a toolbox devoid of tools. With a squandered inheritance and one week to salvage their future, they have to navigate their way through a world of Russian contractors, tween actresses, aging hippies and golf-club billionaires. Last thing they want is a naked amnesiac showing up at their door... But maybe she's exactly what they need.