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
Pretty Woman
(1990)
Mr. Hollister
Bee Movie
(2007)
Buzzwell (voice)
Second Act
(2018)
Weiskopf
Get Smart
(2008)
CIA Agent
Runaway Bride
(1999)
Bartender
The Princess Diaries
(2001)
Paolo (uncredited)
10 Things I Hate About You
(1999)
Walter Stratford
Radioland Murders
(1994)
Herman Katzenback
The Ant Bully
(2006)
Fred Nickle (voice)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
(2004)
Paolo
Dream Lover
(1993)
Norman
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
(2000)
Dean Richmond
The Nutty Professor
(1996)
Dean Richmond
Necessary Roughness
(1991)
Dean Phillip Elias
Valentine's Day
(2010)
Oversized Baggage Agent
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
(2005)
Dabney Shaw
Full Filmography
Acting
Jerry Seinfeld: Stand-Up Confidential
(1987)
Out Cold
(1989)
Plumber #2
Three Fugitives
(1989)
Second Officer
Pretty Woman
(1990)
Mr. Hollister
Almost an Angel
(1990)
Teller
Frankenstein: The College Years
(1991)
Prof. Loman
Necessary Roughness
(1991)
Dean Phillip Elias
Suburban Commando
(1991)
Adrian Beltz
L.A. Story
(1991)
Tom
Carry On Columbus
(1992)
The Chief
Frozen Assets
(1992)
Newton Patterson
Undercover Blues
(1993)
Halsey
Dream Lover
(1993)
Norman
Corrina, Corrina
(1994)
Sid
Radioland Murders
(1994)
Herman Katzenback
The Favor
(1994)
Joe Dubin
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
(1995)
Al Valentine
The Nutty Professor
(1996)
Dean Richmond
Waiting for Guffman
(1996)
Glenn Welsch - Mayor
Dear God
(1996)
State Judge
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
10 Things I Hate About You
(1999)
Walter Stratford
Pros & Cons
(1999)
Ben Babbitt
Runaway Bride
(1999)
Bartender
The Minus Man
(1999)
Paul
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps
(2000)
Dean Richmond
Best in Show
(2000)
Max Berman
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 Mighty Wind
(2003)
Wally Fenton
A Guy Thing
(2003)
Minister Ferris (uncredited)
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
(2004)
Paolo
Karroll's Christmas
(2004)
Barry
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
(2005)
Dabney Shaw
The Aristocrats
(2005)
Self
Life of the Party
(2005)
Dr. Trent
The Legend of Frosty the Snowman
(2005)
Principal Pankley (voice)
Junior Pilot
(2005)
Walter
Keeping Up with the Steins
(2006)
Arnie Stein
The Ant Bully
(2006)
Fred Nickle (voice)
For Your Consideration
(2006)
Syd Finkleman
Bee Movie
(2007)
Buzzwell (voice)
Blonde Ambition
(2007)
Richard Connelly
The Final Season
(2007)
Roger Dempsey
Bag Boy
(2007)
Pike
Chasing Robert
(2007)
Peter Vondra
Senior Skip Day
(2008)
Mr. Frankfurt Dickwalder
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control
(2008)
Underchief / CIA Chief
The Spleenectomy
(2008)
Sir Henry Pierre
The Other End of the Line
(2008)
Kit Hawksin
Get Smart
(2008)
CIA Agent
The Six Wives of Henry Lefay
(2009)
Lipschutz
I Am Comic
(2010)
Self
Alpha and Omega
(2010)
Marcel (voice)
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
Foodfight!
(2012)
Vlad Chocool (voice)
General Education
(2012)
Rich Collins
The Mystery Cruise
(2013)
Willy Meehan
Road Hard
(2015)
Baby Doll
Misery Loves Comedy
(2015)
Self
Pearly Gates
(2015)
Rabbi
Hot Bot
(2016)
Senator Biter
Mother's Day
(2016)
Motorcycle Cop
Second Act
(2018)
Weiskopf
Rock Steady Row
(2018)
The Dean
The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then the Bigfoot
(2019)
Ed
More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story
(2021)
Self
Writing
Production