Joel McKinnon Miller
Joel McKinnon Miller (born February 21, 1960) is an American actor who is best known for portraying Don Embry on Big Love and Detective Norm Scully on Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Joel McKinnon Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 21, 1960 Rockford, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | Tammy McKinnon (m. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | John A. Miller (brother) |
Life and career
Joel McKinnon Miller was born in Rockford, Minnesota, on February 21, 1960. He took opera singing lessons as a child, and later attended the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he studied theatre and opera. He dropped out in 1983 to attend The Acting Company[1] but returned to his alma mater to finish his degree in theatre with an acting emphasis in 2007.[2]
Prior to Big Love, McKinnon Miller's main television role was that of Lyle Nubbin in three episodes of Las Vegas. Since 1991 he has also appeared as a guest star on several American television series, including Cold Case, Murphy Brown, The Commish, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Pacific Blue, Dharma & Greg, The X Files, ER, Malcolm in the Middle, Roswell, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Deadwood, Six Feet Under, Desperate Housewives, Boston Legal, Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story, The Closer, and Everybody Loves Raymond (in which he portrayed George, the custodian, in the episode "The Faux Pas").[3][4]
McKinnon Miller's biggest film role is in the 2003 award-winning television film Secret Santa. He also played supporting characters in the films The Truman Show, Galaxy Quest, Rush Hour 2 and Men in Black II, and supplied the voice of Bromley in the animated feature The Swan Princess. He was a main cast member throughout the TV series Brooklyn Nine-Nine as Detective Norm Scully.[4]
On December 30, 2018, McKinnon Miller sang the national anthem at the U.S. Bank Stadium. He identified himself as a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan.[5]
He married Tammy McKinnon in 1984 and has lived in Los Angeles since 1991. He and his wife have two children, Owen and Caitlyn. His daughter Caitlyn is an environmental planner and got married in October 2019.[6][7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Staircase | Larry Pollard | 5 Episodes |
| 2013–2021 | Brooklyn Nine-Nine | Norm Scully, Earl Scully | Main Cast |
| 2017 | Longmire | Ed Nardo | Episode: "The Eagle and the Osprey" |
| 2016 | Soy Nero | Sergeant Frank White | |
| 2014 | Good luck Charlie | Kevin | Episode: "Duncan Dream House" |
| 2012–2013 | American Horror Story: Asylum | Det. Connors | 3 Episodes |
| 2012 | Glee | Richard Lavender | Episode: "Dance With Somebody" |
| 2012 | Melissa & Joey | Leo Larbeck | 2 Episodes |
| 2011 | Community | Store announcer | Voice only cameo; Episode: "Celebrity Pharmacology" |
| 2011 | Super 8 | Sal Kaznyk | |
| 2011 | Bones | U.S. Border Agent | Episode: "The Feet on the Beach" |
| 2010 | The New Adventures of Old Christine | Officer Dutton | 1 Episode |
| 2006–2011 | Big Love | Don Embry | 46 Episodes |
| 2007 | Delta Farce | Air Force Transport Pilot | Movie |
| 2005–2006 | Las Vegas | Lyle Nubbin | 3 Episodes |
| 2005 | Boston Legal | Robert Berrin/Zozo the Clown | Episode: "Truly, Madly, Deeply" |
| 2005 | Everybody Loves Raymond | George | 1 Episode |
| 2005 | George Lopez | Ed Driscoll | Episode: "George Negoti-ate It" |
| 2005 | Guess Who | Security Guard | Movie |
| 2004 | Cold Case | Brad Atwater | 1 Episode |
| 2003 | Tremors | Red Landers | 8 Episodes |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Bird Watcher | Episode: "Got Murder?" |
| 2002 | Friday After Next | Officer Hole | Movie |
| 2002 | Men in Black II | MIB Agent | Film |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 | Tex | Movie |
| 2001 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Dr. Wiggins | Episode: "Shaq" |
| 2001 | The Jennie Project | Frank | TV Movie |
| 2001 | Nikki | Mr. Higgins | 1 Episode |
| 2000 | The Family Man | Tommy | |
| 2000 | Spin City | George | 1 Episode |
| 2000 | Miracle in Lane 2 | Bill | TV Movie |
| 2000 | ER | Mr. Emerson | 1 Episode |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle | Officer Karl | 1 Episode |
| 1999 | Galaxy Quest | Warrior Alien | |
| 1999 | JAG | Gary Sharps | 1 Episode |
| 1999 | The Thirteenth Year | Hal | TV Movie |
| 1999 | The X-Files | Deputy Greer | Episode: "Agua Mala" |
| 1998 | Rugrats | Dummi Bear | Voice Only, 1 Episode |
| 1998 | Maggie | Mr. Dawson | 1 Episode |
| 1998 | The Rat Pack | G-Man #1 | TV Movie |
| 1998 | The Truman Show | Garage Attendant | |
| 1998 | Blackout Effect | Brian Mack | TV Movie |
| 1997 | Dharma & Greg | Hooper | 1 Episode |
| 1997 | The Maker | Customs Officer | |
| 1997 | Dead Men Can't Dance | Bearclaw | |
| 1997 | Crisis Center | Bob | 1 Episode |
| 1997 | Prison of Secrets | Dennis | TV Movie |
| 1996 | Star Trek: Klingon | Pakled Trader | Video Game |
| 1996 | Boston Common | Manager | Episode: "Everybody's Stalking" |
| 1996 | Pacific Blue | Rat Man | 1 Episode |
| 1996 | Sister, Sister | Bert Walker | 1 Episode |
| 1996 | The Home Court | Cousin Roy | 1 Episode |
| 1995 | Courthouse | Officer Lucas | 1 Episode |
| 1995 | Picket Fences | Painter | 1 Episode |
| 1995 | The Commish | Michael Muldoon | 2 Episodes |
| 1995 | The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise | Mackie | TV Movie |
| 1994 | The Swan Princess | Bromley | Voice Only |
| 1994 | Hardball | Fan #1 | 1 Episode |
| 1994 | Wagons East | Zack Ferguson | |
| 1993 | Dream Lover | Minister | |
| 1993 | Dream On | Dick Hermann | 1 Episode |
| 1993 | Mother of the Bride | Photographer | TV Movie |
| 1992 | Forever Young | Man At Picnic | Debut Film |
| 1992 | The Powers That Be | Telephone Repair Guy | 1 Episode |
| 1991 | Murphy Brown | Joe Smith | 1 Episode |
References
- ^ Justin, Neal (February 7, 2019). "Minnesota's Joel McKinnon Miller infiltrates cast of NBC's 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine'". Star Tribune. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "No Place Like Home". UMD News. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Joel McKinnon Miller". TV.com. Retrieved 2019-02-11.
- ^ a b Joel McKinnon Miller at IMDb
- ^ "Brooklyn Nine-Nine actor will sing national anthem at Vikings game". Kare 11 News. December 28, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Who Is Joel McKinnon Miller's Wife Tamara McKinnon? Do The Pair Have Kids? | eCelebritySpy". Who Is Joel McKinnon Miller's Wife Tamara McKinnon? Do The Pair Have Kids? | eCelebritySpy. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
- ^ "Joel McKinnon Miller". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
External links
- Joel McKinnon Miller at IMDb