Ben Miller facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ben Miller
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Miller in December 2019
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Bennet Evan Miller
24 February 1966 London, England
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Belinda Stewart-Wilson
(m. 2004; div. 2011)Jessica Parker
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| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Alan Parker (father-in-law) |
Bennet Evan Miller (born on February 24, 1966) is a well-known English comedian, actor, and author. He became famous as part of a comedy team called Armstrong and Miller, with his friend Alexander Armstrong. You might know him from his roles as Angus Bough in the Johnny English movies, DI Richard Poole in the TV show Death in Paradise, or James Lester in the sci-fi series Primeval. He has also written many popular children's books.
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Early Life and Education
Bennet Evan Miller was born in London, England. He grew up in a town called Nantwich in Cheshire. His dad taught American literature, and his mom was from Wales. He has two younger sisters.
Ben went to Malbank School and then studied Natural Sciences at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. While at university, he started acting in plays with his girlfriend at the time, Rachel Weisz. He even started a PhD in physics, but he decided to stop to follow his dream of becoming a comedian. He joined a famous comedy group at Cambridge called the Footlights in 1989, where he worked with other future stars like Sue Perkins.
Career Highlights
After university, Ben Miller moved to London to start his comedy career. In 1992, he met Alexander Armstrong, another Cambridge graduate. They started performing together at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and were even nominated for a big comedy award.
The Armstrong and Miller Show
Their success led to their own TV show, Armstrong and Miller, which aired from 1997 to 2001. They also had a radio show. After a break, they brought the show back as The Armstrong & Miller Show, which was very popular. They even had a radio show for kids called Children's Hour with Armstrong and Miller.
Acting in Films and TV
Ben Miller also started acting in movies. He was in Steve Coogan's film The Parole Officer (2001). In 2003, he played Bough, the helpful sidekick to Rowan Atkinson's character, in the movie Johnny English. He later returned to this role in Johnny English Strikes Again in 2018. He also appeared in the romantic comedy The Prince and Me in 2004.
On TV, he starred in the BBC series The Worst Week of My Life from 2004 to 2006. He was also a main character, James Lester, in the ITV sci-fi show Primeval from 2007 to 2011, where he helped deal with dinosaurs appearing in modern times.
You might also remember his voice as the famous Monkey in the PG Tips tea advertisements. In 2014, he guest-starred in Doctor Who as the Sheriff of Nottingham in the episode "Robot of Sherwood". He also appeared in the popular children's show Horrible Histories in 2015, playing King John.
Death in Paradise and Other Roles
From 2011 to 2014, Ben Miller starred as Detective Inspector Richard Poole in the popular BBC crime drama Death in Paradise. His character was known for wearing a suit even in the hot Caribbean weather. He left the show because he wanted to spend more time with his family, as his wife was pregnant. He did make a special return for a short appearance in 2021.
More recently, he has starred as Lord Featherington in the hit Netflix series Bridgerton (2020) and as Jasper Tempest in the British TV series Professor T. (2021–present). In 2024, he played Julian Hartswood in the Australian comedy-drama Austin.
Writing Books
Ben Miller is also a successful author, especially of children's books. His books often combine science, adventure, and humor. Some of his popular children's books include:
- The Night I Met Father Christmas (2018)
- The Boy Who Made the World Disappear (2019)
- The Day I Fell into a Fairytale (2020)
- How I Became a Dog called Midnight (2021)
- Diary of a Christmas Elf (2021)
- Secrets of a Christmas Elf (2022)
- Once Upon a Legend (2023)
- Diary of a Big Bad Wolf (2024)
- Robin Hood Aged 10 3/4 (2024)
Personal Life
Ben Miller was married to actress Belinda Stewart-Wilson from 2004 to 2011, and they have a son. In 2013, he married Jessica Parker, and they have a son and a daughter together.
Awards and Recognition
Ben Miller has received several awards for his work. He won a BAFTA award with Alexander Armstrong in 2010 for The Armstrong and Miller Show. In 2021, he was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award with the cast of Bridgerton.
Where You Might Have Seen Him
Here are some of Ben Miller's notable roles in films and television:
Films
- Johnny English (2003) as Angus Jeremy Bough
- The Prince and Me (2004) as Søren
- Razzle Dazzle: A Journey into Dance (2007) as Mr Jonathon
- What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) as Gavin McLeod
- Paddington 2 (2017) as The Colonel
- Johnny English Strikes Again (2018) as Angus Jeremy Bough
- Paddington in Peru (2024) as The Colonel (cameo)
Television Shows
- Armstrong and Miller (1997–2001) as Various Roles
- The Worst Week of My Life (2004–2006) as Howard Steel
- Primeval (2007–2011) as James Lester
- The Armstrong & Miller Show (2007–2010) as Various Roles
- Death in Paradise (2011–2014, 2021) as DI Richard Poole
- Doctor Who (2014) as Sheriff of Nottingham
- Horrible Histories (2015) as King John
- Bridgerton (2020) as Lord Featherington
- Professor T. (2021–present) as Jasper Tempest
- Austin (2024–present) as Julian Hartswood
See also
In Spanish: Ben Miller para niños
