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Sam Miller
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| Born | 28 September 1962 |
| Occupation | Television and film director Film producer Actor |
Sam Miller (born September 28, 1962) is a British director and former actor. He is from Saxmundham, England.
As an actor, he was known for playing Sgt. John Maitland. This role was in the ITV police show The Bill from 1990 to 1993.
As a director, he has worked on many BBC TV shows. These include Cardiac Arrest, This Life, and Luther. He works with a company called Mustard Film Company in London. Sam Miller is also the father of William Miller. William is an actor and footballer who played Oliver Twist in a 2007 TV show.
Miller has been nominated for three Emmy Awards. These nominations were for his excellent directing work. He received one in 2012 for Luther. He got two more in 2021 for I May Destroy You. These nominations were for the episodes "Eyes Eyes Eyes Eyes" and "Ego Death," which he shared with Michaela Coel.
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Sam Miller's Work as a Director
Sam Miller has directed many films and television shows. He is known for creating exciting and engaging stories.
Movies Directed by Sam Miller
Sam Miller has directed several movies. He often helps produce them too.
- Among Giants (1998)
- Elephant Juice (1998) (He also helped produce this film)
- No Good Deed (2014)
He also narrated a film called Krakatoa: The Last Days in 2006.
Television Shows Directed by Sam Miller
Sam Miller has directed many popular TV series. Here are some of the shows he has worked on:
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 1995 | Cardiac Arrest | Directed 4 episodes |
| 1996 | This Life | Directed 3 episodes |
| 1997 | King Leek | A TV pilot episode |
| 2003–2009 | Spooks | Directed 6 episodes |
| 2004 | Murder City | Directed 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Tripping Over | Directed 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Single Father | A short TV series |
| 2010–2015 | Luther | Directed 10 episodes |
| 2012 | Good Cop | Directed 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Fortitude | Directed 2 episodes (Also helped produce) |
| American Crime | Directed 1 episode | |
| 2015 | Flesh and Bone | Directed 1 episode |
| 2016 | Luke Cage | Directed 1 episode |
| 2017 | Guerrilla | Directed 2 episodes (Also an associate producer) |
| Rellik | Directed 3 episodes (Also an executive producer) | |
| 2018 | Daredevil | Directed 1 episode |
| 2019 | Just Roll with It | Directed 1 episode |
| 2020 | Snowpiercer | Directed 2 episodes |
| 2020 | I May Destroy You | Directed 11 episodes |
| 2022 | Surface | Directed 4 episodes |
| 2023 | Black Mirror | Directed the episode "Loch Henry" |
TV Movies Directed by Sam Miller
Sam Miller has also directed several movies made for television:
- King Girl (1996)
- Quite Ugly One Morning (2004)
- The Quatermass Experiment (2005)
- Krakatoa - The Last Days (2006)
- Danny Boy (2020)
Sam Miller's Acting Career
Before becoming a well-known director, Sam Miller was an actor. He appeared in several TV shows and movies.
Acting Roles in Television and Film
Here are some of the roles Sam Miller played:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1988 | The Great Escape II: The Untold Story | Air Reconnaissance Officer |
| 1990 | Murder East - Murder West | Christian |
| 1990-1993 | The Bill | Sgt. John Maitland |
| 1992 | Fergie & Andrew: Behind the Palace Doors | Prince Andrew, Duke of York |
