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Dennis Miller

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Dennis Miller Fast Facts:

First big break was writing and performing humorous essays on a local Pittsburgh show, PM Magazine, in the early 1980s.
Appeared on Star Search, where he lost to Sinbad.
Younger brother Jimmy has managed the careers of several major comedians, including Jim Carrey, Will Ferrell and Gary Shandling.
His two sons are named for Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in Catcher in the Rye, and legendary actor Marlon Brando.
Penned a series of books based on his signature stream-of-consciousness-style monologues, starting with 1997's Rants.
Mocked the annual Presidential address on Comedy Central's State of the Union: Undressed, but then sat in the House gallery as a guest of President Bush for the 2004 State of the Union.
Launched his own radio program, The Dennis Miller Show, for Westwood One radio network in March of 2007.
In 2008, became a spokesperson for USA Cares, a nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to military families.
Appears periodically as a commentator on Fox News political talk shows.

Dennis Miller Relationships:
Holden Miller - Son
Marlon Miller - Son
Jimmy Miller - Brother
Ali Miller - Wife
Dennis Miller Awards:
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Winner
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Variety or Music Program - Winner
2003 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
1995 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Winner
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
2000 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Winner
1997 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1998 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Winner
1999 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
College:
Point Park College, Pittsburgh, PA (BA in Journalism, 1976)

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