After Dinner SpeakersMick Miller is a comedian and an after-dinner speaker. Best known for TV’s The Comedians, the legendary British comic remains in demand worldwide
After several jobs, including playing for Port Vale FC, Mick began working as a sports host at Pontins’ Camber Sands camp near Hastings. He loved the job and eventually appeared in the Blue Coat Shows.
As the season went on, Mick became interested in comedy. He took every opportunity to learn from the visiting comedians.
The season ended, and Mick decided to try his luck as a comedian. It was a hard winter, but it taught him a lot about the business. During his leaner times, Mick decided that he would need a ‘stage’ name. He wanted a name that rolled off the tongue. Miller seemed to go well with Mick, so that’s how the name came about. It has nothing to do with Mick the Miller, the champion greyhound!
Mick Miller returned to Camber Sands for the next season as the main comedy host. His act improved, and he soon became an in-demand comedian.
In 1976, Miller applied to go on the popular TV talent show, New Faces. He was accepted and won his televised heat. As a direct result, he was signed up for a national tour supporting Chuck Berry. Other tours followed, and in 1977 he was offered his first summer season in Morecombe.
1978 saw Mick Miller appear for the summer season at Blackpool’s South Pier. The show was very well received, and he was invited back the following year. It was during this season that TV producer Johnny Hamp first saw Mick work. He loved what he saw and immediately offered Mick a regular spot on The Comedians TV show. He appeared alongside such household names as Roy Walker, Stan Boardman, Frank Carson and Jim Bowen.
After the success of The Comedians, Mick was offered other TV work. He appeared on shows such as Blankety-Blank and The Little and Large Show.
He was also given his own half-hour TV special by Granada TV called Success. Eventually, Mick was asked to co-present a series called The Funny Side along with Mike Smith and Cheryl Baker.
Other more recent TV appearances include:
- Mick Miller Half-Hour Special
- The Kings Of Comedy
- Last Laugh in Vegas
Mick also played the part of ‘Keith’ in the cult BBC TV show, Ideal with Johnny Vegas.
Mick Miller remains in great demand for cabaret, cruising and after-dinner speaking.
