Ben Miller

Date of Birth: February 24, 1966

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Ben Miller, born Bennet Evan Miller, is a renowned British comedian, actor, and director. He was born on February 24, 1966, in London, England. Miller is best known for his work in the comedy duo Armstrong and Miller alongside Alexander Armstrong, and for his role as DI Richard Poole in the popular BBC series “Death in Paradise.” Miller was educated at Malbank School and Sixth Form College in Nantwich, Cheshire. He later attended St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, where he studied Natural Sciences before switching to the Cambridge University Footlights Dramatic Club, which sparked his passion for comedy and acting. Miller’s comedy career began in earnest in the early 1990s when he teamed up with Alexander Armstrong. The duo gained widespread recognition with their sketch show “The Armstrong and Miller Show,” which aired on the BBC. They enjoyed a successful run and won a BAFTA for their work in 2010. In addition to his work in comedy, Miller has had a successful career in acting. He played the lead role in the first two series of “Death in Paradise,” which earned him international fame. His other notable acting roles include appearances in TV series such as “Primeval” and films like “Johnny English” and “Paddington 2.” Miller is also an accomplished author, having written several books on science and comedy. He continues to work in television, film, and theater, maintaining a strong presence in the entertainment industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Ben Miller

1. Ben Miller switched from studying Natural Sciences to performing with the Cambridge Footlights, a dramatic club that has produced many famous comedians.

2. He won a BAFTA for Best Comedy Programme in 2010 for “The Armstrong and Miller Show.”

3. Miller has a PhD in quantum physics from Cambridge University.

4. He played the lead role of DI Richard Poole in the BBC series “Death in Paradise” for two series before leaving the show.

5. Ben Miller is also an author and has written books such as “It’s Not Rocket Science” and “The Aliens Are Coming!”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Ben Miller

1. “Comedy is a way of finding a way to connect with people.”

2. “I’ve always been interested in science, but comedy was my first love.”

3. “Leaving ‘Death in Paradise’ was a tough decision, but I felt it was the right time to move on.”

4. “You can’t fake comedy; it’s either funny or it’s not.”

5. “Writing books allows me to explore my interests in a different way than performing does.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Ben Miller’s highest net worth achieved is approximately $5 million.

Children

Ben Miller has three children. He has a son named Jackson from his previous marriage to actress Belinda Stewart-Wilson. He also has two children, a son named Harrison and a daughter named Lana, with his current wife, Jessica Parker.