Lawrence John Miller (born October 15, 1953) is an American comedian, actor, podcaster, and columnist. He is primarily regarded as a character actor, with The A.V. Club noting that he "can be counted upon to improve every film or television show he appears in". His better-known roles include Lou Bonaparte in Mad About You (1993–1998), Pointy-haired Boss in Dilbert (1999–2000), Edwin Poole in Boston Legal (2004–2008), Mr. Hollister in Pretty Woman (1990), Dean Richmond in The Nutty Professor (1996) and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Walter Stratford in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) and Paolo Puttanesca in The Princess Diaries (2001) and The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). He reprised his role as Walter Stratford in the televison series 10 Things I Hate About You (2009–2010).
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Known For
10 Things I Hate About You
(1999)
Walter Stratford
Bee Movie
(2007)
Buzzwell (voice)
Pretty Woman
(1990)
Mr. Hollister
The Princess Diaries
(2001)
Paolo (uncredited)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
(2004)
Paolo
Get Smart
(2008)
CIA Agent
The Ant Bully
(2006)
Fred Nickle (voice)
New Year's Eve
(2011)
Harley (segment "Ahern Party")
The Nutty Professor
(1996)
Dean Richmond
Valentine's Day
(2010)
Oversized Baggage Agent
Runaway Bride
(1999)
Bartender
Second Act
(2018)
Weiskopf
Mother's Day
(2016)
Motorcycle Cop
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
(2000)
Dean Richmond
Dream Lover
(1993)
Norman
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
(2000)
XR (voice)
Full Filmography
Acting
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
(1987)
Three Fugitives
(1989)
Second Officer
Out Cold
(1989)
Plumber #2
Pretty Woman
(1990)
Mr. Hollister
Almost an Angel
(1990)
Teller
Frankenstein: The College Years
(1991)
Prof. Loman
Necessary Roughness
(1991)
Dean Phillip Elias
L.A. Story
(1991)
Tom
Suburban Commando
(1991)
Adrian Beltz
Frozen Assets
(1992)
Newton Patterson
Carry On Columbus
(1992)
The Chief
Undercover Blues
(1993)
Halsey
Dream Lover
(1993)
Norman
Radioland Murders
(1994)
Herman Katzenback
Corrina, Corrina
(1994)
Sid
The Favor
(1994)
Joe Dubin
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
(1995)
Al Valentine
Dear God
(1996)
State Judge
The Nutty Professor
(1996)
Dean Richmond
Waiting for Guffman
(1996)
Glenn Welsch - Mayor
For Richer or Poorer
(1997)
Derek Lester
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
(1998)
Himself
Chairman of the Board
(1998)
Bradford McMillan
Carnival of Souls
(1998)
Louis Seagram
Runaway Bride
(1999)
Bartender
10 Things I Hate About You
(1999)
Walter Stratford
Pros & Cons
(1999)
Ben Babbitt
The Minus Man
(1999)
Paul
Best in Show
(2000)
Max Berman
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
(2000)
Dean Richmond
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins
(2000)
XR (voice)
Max Keeble's Big Move
(2001)
Principal Elliot T. Jindraike
What's the Worst That Could Happen?
(2001)
Earl Radburn
The Princess Diaries
(2001)
Paolo (uncredited)
Teddy Bears' Picnic
(2002)
A Guy Thing
(2003)
Minister Ferris (uncredited)
A Mighty Wind
(2003)
Wally Fenton
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
(2004)
Paolo
Karroll's Christmas
(2004)
Barry
Junior Pilot
(2005)
Walter
Life of the Party
(2005)
Dr. Trent
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
(2005)
Principal Pankley (voice)
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
(2005)
Dabney Shaw
The Ant Bully
(2006)
Fred Nickle (voice)
Keeping Up with the Steins
(2006)
Arnie Stein
For Your Consideration
(2006)
Syd Finkleman
Bag Boy
(2007)
Pike
Chasing Robert
(2007)
Peter Vondra
Bee Movie
(2007)
Buzzwell (voice)
The Final Season
(2007)
Roger Dempsey
Blonde Ambition
(2007)
Richard Connelly
The Spleenectomy
(2008)
Sir Henry Pierre
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control
(2008)
Underchief / CIA Chief
Senior Skip Day
(2008)
Mr. Frankfurt Dickwalder
Get Smart
(2008)
CIA Agent
The Other End of the Line
(2008)
Kit Hawksin
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
(2009)
Lipschutz
Alpha and Omega
(2010)
Marcel (voice)
I Am Comic
(2010)
Self
Valentine's Day
(2010)
Oversized Baggage Agent
Deck the Halls
(2011)
Willie Meehan
New Year's Eve
(2011)
Harley (segment "Ahern Party")
God Bless America
(2012)
Chloe's Dad
General Education
(2012)
Rich Collins
Foodfight!
(2012)
Vlad Chocool (voice)
The Mystery Cruise
(2013)
Willy Meehan
Pearly Gates
(2015)
Rabbi
Misery Loves Comedy
(2015)
Self
Road Hard
(2015)
Baby Doll
Mother's Day
(2016)
Motorcycle Cop
Hot Bot
(2016)
Senator Biter
Rock Steady Row
(2018)
The Dean
Second Act
(2018)
Weiskopf
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
(2019)
Ed
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
(2021)
Self
Writing
Production