Lara Jill Miller (born April 20, 1967)[1] is an American actress. She rose to prominence when she played in roles like Samantha "Sam" Kanisky on the 1980s sitcom Gimme a Break! and Kathy on The Amanda Show.
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Born | [1] | April 20, 1967
Other names | Lara Miller |
Education | New York University (BA) Fordham University School of Law (JD) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1978–present |
She voices the title characters in Clifford's Puppy Days, The Life and Times of Juniper Lee and Henry Hugglemonster. She also voices Widget in Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, Lambie in Doc McStuffins, Fink in OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes, Lisa Loud in The Loud House, Libby Stein-Torres in The Ghost and Molly McGee, Izzie in SciGirls, Allie in Curious George, and Cat in If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.
Early life and education
editMiller was born April 20, 1967, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to Lois (née Noll) and Stanley Miller. Her parents were both Jewish.[3][4] Her mother, Lois Miller, founded the talent agency Star Talent Management.[4] Her father, Stanley Miller, owned and operated a pajama factory.[5] He was also well known for his participation in community theater, and he worked as an extra in the movie Hairspray.[3][5]
Miller first started acting at a local dinner theater, which she tried out for after seeing its auditions advertised in a local newspaper and asking her father what the word "audition" meant.[2] She graduated from Allentown's William Allen High School.[6]
Career
editMiller's professional acting career began on Broadway, where she appeared as Amaryllis in a revival of The Music Man with Dick Van Dyke.[7][2]
In 1981, after her appearance on Broadway, she joined the cast of Gimme a Break!, playing the role of the tomboyish Samantha "Sam" Kanisky opposite Nell Carter. When the series ended its six-year run on NBC in 1987, Miller returned to New York University, where she played on the university's women's varsity tennis team and continued performing on stage nationally. Four years later, she received her J.D. degree from Fordham University School of Law, leaving graduation early to portray Peter Pan in a production at the Pennsylvania Youth Theater. She subsequently was admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, and her native Pennsylvania.[8]
In 1999, Miller resumed her on-camera acting career with recurring roles on the Nickelodeon series The Amanda Show and All That and on General Hospital. She also began working in animated series, lending her voice to various characters, including Kari in Digimon (both the series and the feature film), Koko in Zatch Bell!, Alejo in Astro Boy, and Scheris Adjani in s-CRY-ed. Miller also provided the singing voice of Dorothy Gale in the National Public Radio adaptation of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and the voices of the title characters on Cartoon Network's The Life and Times of Juniper Lee, Disney Junior's Henry Hugglemonster, and the PBS Kids Clifford's Puppy Days (prequel to Clifford the Big Red Dog).[9]
Miller appears in the recurring roles of Pookie, Wiki, and Tini on Disney Channel's Higglytown Heroes, Haruka of Daigunder, and the Nick Jr. series Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! as Widget, the show's problem-solving pink creature resembling a rabbit, both PBS series Curious George as Allie and SciGirls as Izzie,[7][9] and regular guest-starring roles on several other animated series.[citation needed]
For six seasons, she performed voice work on the Disney Channel/Disney Junior television series Doc McStuffins as the voice of Lambie and on the Nickelodeon television series The Loud House in which she voices Lisa Loud, Liam Hunnicutt, Becky, Persephone, and Nurse Patti.[9]
In 2020, she voice acted for two cartoons, the episode "All About Zee" in DC Super Hero Girls and the English dub for Beastars as Haru. She continues to perform the role of Libby in the Disney production, The Ghost and Molly McGee.[10][11][12]
Filmography
editLive-action
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source[13] |
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1981–1987 | Gimme a Break! | Samantha "Sam" Kanisky | Main role | [14] |
1986 | Touch and Go | Courtney | ||
1999–2002 | The Amanda Show | Kathy | ||
2000 | Chicken Soup for the Soul | The Teacher | TV series | |
2002 | General Hospital | Kate Whittaker | Episode #1.9927 | |
2005 | Shushybye | Snoozles, Dozie, and Zeez | ||
2009 | iCarly | Mrs. Kravitz | Episode: "IFind Lewberts Lost Love" | [15] |
Anime
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source[13] |
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1999 | Digimon Adventure | Kari Kamiya | ||
2000 | Digimon Adventure 02 | |||
2001 | Digimon Tamers | Nami Asaji | ||
2002 | Daigunder | Haruka | ||
Argento Soma | Second Lt. Sue Harris | |||
2002-03 | Great Teacher Onizuka | Anko's friend | ||
2003 | .hack//Legend of the Twilight | Random Girl | ||
2003 | S-CRY-ed | Scheris Adjani | ||
2004 | Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex | Tachikoma | also in Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG (series 2) | |
Astro Boy | Alejo, Vivienne, C.J., Mimi, Nina | Sony Pictures / Kids' WB!/ Cartoon Network/Toonami | ||
Please Twins | Karen Onodera | |||
2005 | Planetes | Nono | ||
Rave Master | Haul | Episode 2 | ||
2005–2007 | Zatch Bell! | Koko | ||
2005 | Naruto | Matsuri | ||
2007 | Blood+ | Min, Lulu, Javier | ||
2008 | Lucky ☆ Star | Misao Kusakabe | ||
2008 | Strait Jacket | Kapelteta Fernandez | [16] | |
2010 | Nodame Cantabile | Yuiko Miyoshi | ||
2020–present | Beastars | Haru | [11] |
Animation
editYear | Title | Role | Note's | Notes | Source[13] |
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2001–2013 | Totally Spies! | Ariel | Episode: W.O.W. | ||
2002 | Static Shock | Teen Girl #2 | Episode: "Power Play" | [17] | |
2002 | Rocket Power | Girl #1, Kid #1 | Episode: "Beach Boyz and a Girl/X-treme Ideas" | ||
2003–2006 | Clifford's Puppy Days | Clifford | [17] | ||
2004 | The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy | Girl/Kid C | Episode: "Which Came First?/Substitute Teacher" | ||
2004 | Megas XLR | Little Girl, Kelly | [17] | ||
2004 | All Grown Up! | Olivia | |||
2004–2008 | Higglytown Heroes | Pookie, Wiki, Tini | |||
2005–2007 | The Life and Times of Juniper Lee | Juniper Lee | [17] | ||
2006 | Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi | Julie Hinikawa | Episode: "Julie AmiYumi" | [17] | |
2006 | Shorty McShorts' Shorts | April | Episode: "My Mom Married A Yeti" | ||
2006–2010 | Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! | Widget | Main role | [17] | |
2009–2022 | Curious George | Allie | |||
2010–2023 | SciGirls | Izzie | [17] | ||
2011–2012 | Winx Club | Chatta, Tune, Livy | Special 4, season 3–4 Atlas Oceanic version | ||
2011–2016 | Poppy Cat | Mother Bumblebird | |||
2012–2020 | Doc McStuffins | Lambie, additional voices | [14] [17] | ||
2013–2015 | Henry Hugglemonster | Henry Hugglemonster | |||
2016–present | The Loud House | Lisa Loud, Liam Hunnicutt, Becky, Margo Roberts (2016-2018), Nurse Patti, Levi Loud, Persephone, Additional Voices | [17] | ||
2017 | Vampirina | Matilda | Episode: "The Monster Snore" | [17] | |
2017–present | If You Give a Mouse a Cookie | Cat | |||
2017–2019 | OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes | Fink, Cantalop, Truffle, Koala Princess | [17] | ||
2018 | Bunnicula | Lil Capone | Episode: "Haunted Dog House" | ||
2020 | DC Super Hero Girls | Casey Krinsky | Episode: "#AllAboutZee" | ||
2020–2022 | The Casagrandes | Lisa Loud | 2 episodes | [17] | |
2021–2023 | Looney Tunes Cartoons | Petunia Pig | |||
2021–2024 | The Ghost and Molly McGee | Libby Stein-Torres | [17] |
Film
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source[13] |
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2005 | Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon | Kari Kamiya | [17] | |
2008 | Wubbzy's Big Movie! | Widget, Huggy, Old Lady Zamboni | [17] | |
2013 | Curious George Swings Into Spring | Allie, Balloonist | [17] | |
2013 | Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest | Allie | [17] | |
2021 | The Loud House Movie | Lisa Loud, 1600's Lisa | [18][17] | |
2022 | Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo! | Prisoner Costume Teen, Superhero Boy, Musketeer 3 | [17] | |
2024 | No Time to Spy: A Loud House Movie | Lisa Loud | [19] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source[13] |
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2000 | Digimon: The Movie | Kari, Young Kari | [17] | |
2011 | Puss in Boots | Additional Voices |
Video games
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Source[13] |
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1998 | Baldur's Gate | Girl | ||
1999 | EverQuest | Various characters | ||
2000 | Adiboo: Discover series | Adiboo | ||
2001 | Diablo II: Lord of Destruction | Assassin | [17] | |
2002 | Digimon Rumble Arena | Kari | [17] | |
2002 | Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos | Jaina Proudmoore | ||
2002 | Nickelodeon Party Blast | Jimmy Neutron | ||
2003 | Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne | Jaina Proudmoore | [17] | |
2003 | Tak and the Power of Juju | Dinky Juju | [17] | |
2004 | Tak 2: The Staff of Dreams | Dinky Juju | [17] | |
2004 | EverQuest II | Various characters | ||
2005 | Tak: The Great Juju Challenge | Dinky Juju | [17] | |
2005 | Psychonauts | Milka Phage | [17] | |
2006 | Barnyard | Zak Boy, various | ||
2007 | Nicktoons: Attack of the Toybots | Bustup Ballerina, Mr. Huggles, Springy Rabbit | [17] | |
2008 | de Blob | Comrade Black, Zip, Graydians | [17] | |
2009 | FusionFall | Juniper Lee | ||
2010 | White Knight Chronicles | Various | [20] | |
2011 | de Blob 2 | Comrade Black, Papa Blanc, Inkies | ||
2011 | Once Upon a Monster | Shelby | ||
2016 | World of Warcraft: Legion | Korine | ||
2017 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue | Chirithy | [21] | |
2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Chirithy | ||
2020 | Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind | Chirithy | ||
2020 | Legends of Runeterra | Crackshot Corsair, Ava Achiever | ||
2020 | Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory | Chirithy | ||
Learn Through Music | Leo the Lion (singer) | |||
Hooked on Phonics | Pig Wig |
Personal life
editIn 2006, Miller's mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, a progressive brain disease, which forced her to close her talent agency; Miller has since helped spread awareness of the disease.[22]
References
edit- ^ a b Lawler, Sylvia (May 2, 1985). "TO LARA JILL MILLER, TURNING 18 MEANS MORE THAN THE END OF HIGH SCHOOL INSIDE TELEVISION". The Morning Call. Archived from the original on November 3, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Lara Jill Miller PT1 - Voice Over - Henry Hugglemonster, Clifford's Puppy Days, Digimon, EP174". YouTube. August 1, 2015. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ a b "WHY 'HAIRSPRAY' EXTRAS DID WHAT THEY DID". The Morning Call. June 19, 1987. Retrieved August 2, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lois Nanette Miller Obituary (2014) Morning Call". Legacy.com.
- ^ a b "Stanley Miller Obituary". Legacy.com. Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Homes. Retrieved June 1, 2024.
- ^ "City Profile: Allentown - Morning Call". Articles.mcall.com. August 5, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ a b Lara Jill Miller Archived 2012-03-24 at the Wayback Machine - Disney Channel Medianet
- ^ Lawler, Sylvia (January 15, 1995). "With Law Degree In Hand, Lara Jill Miller Returns To Acting - Morning Call". The Morning Call. Retrieved July 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c Williams, Kathy (April 2, 2015). "Lehigh Valley's Vince Sherry, Lara Jill Miller work on Daytime Emmy-nominated shows". The Morning Call. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Dar, Taimur (March 27, 2020). "Tween Titans & more debut in DC SUPER HERO GIRLS". The Beat. Retrieved May 18, 2020.
- ^ a b Mateo, Alex (February 20, 2020). "BEASTARS Anime Reveals English Dub Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ Betti, Tony (July 23, 2022). ""The Ghost And Molly McGee" Panel At San Diego Comic Con Enhappified Fans With Sneak Peek At Second Season". The Laughing Place. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Lara Jill Miller". Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ a b "Exclusive: Actress Lara Jill Miller Talks Gimme a Break and Her Current Hot Career as a Voice-over Actress". Snakkle. March 20, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2015.
- ^ "Episode 019 – Lara Jill Miller". fuelthepodcast.com. March 3, 2020.
- ^ Strait Jacket (DVD). Manga Video. October 7, 2008. OCLC 244206876.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac "Lara Jill Miller (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved October 10, 2015. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ Milligan, Mercedes (July 26, 2021). "Trailer: 'The Loud House Movie' Unravels an Heir-Raising Adventure Aug. 20". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (May 30, 2024). "Nickelodeon Sends 'The Loud House' Gang on Secret Mission for All-New Movie 'No Time to Spy'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
- ^ "White Knight Chronicles (2010 video game)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved July 28, 2021. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its opening and/or closing credits and/or other reliable sources of information.
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: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ^ "The Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover Cast Lists Have Been Revealed - Kingdom Hearts News - KH13.com". KH13.com, for Kingdom Hearts. Retrieved January 13, 2017.
- ^ Lauer-Williams, Kathy (February 13, 2012). "Allentown's Lara Jill Miller talks about FTD, her mom's disease". The Morning Call. Allentown, Pennsylvania. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
External links
edit- Official website
- Lara Jill Miller on X
- Lara Jill Miller at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Lara Jill Miller at IMDb
- Lara Jill Miller at the Internet Broadway Database