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Joel McKinnon Miller

Born: 21st Feb 1960 Rockford, Minnesota, USA
Dept: Acting
Joel McKinnon Miller (born February 21, 1960) is an American actor who is best known for portraying Don Embry on Big Love (2006–2011) and Detective Norm Scully on Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013–2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Joel McKinnon Miller, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 83
Film: 33 (40%)
Television: 50 (60%)
Remaining genres not in graph: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Western, Kids, Documentary, Talk, Animation

Filmography

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Over the course of a single day, decades of tension escalate to a boiling point as a father and son quarantine together during the 2020 pandemic lockd ... view
Character:
Dennis Irwin
2022
We rejoice in the best moments, hear from the cast, creatives and celebrity fans, and explore what made it a TV staple. ... view
Character:
Self
The Staircase Drama, Crime
May 2022 (first aired)
An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson. ... view
Character:
Larry Pollard (4 ep.)
Station 19 Drama, Action & Adventure
Mar 2018 (first aired)
A group of heroic firefighters at Seattle Fire Station 19—from captain to newest recruit—risk their lives and hearts both in the line of duty and ... view
Character:
Reggie Paulson (2 ep.)
Vice Drama
2018
When a state governor is unexpectedly tapped for the Vice-Presidency he finds the vetting process a brutal introduction to national politics. ... view
Character:
JJ
Feb 2014 (first aired)
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live's" longest serving anchor on the show's wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC's "Late Ni ... view
Character:
Self (1 ep.)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Comedy, Crime
Sep 2013 (first aired)
A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to ... view
Character:
Norman Scully (152 ep.)
Rushlights Crime, Drama, Romance
2013
Young lovers Billy and Sarah journey from L.A. to Texas with plans to make a false claim to the valuable assets left behind by a dead friend. But when ... view
Character:
Sal Marinaro
Shotgun Wedding Comedy, Crime, Romance
2013
After Robert, a marrying-up groom, 'accidentally' shoots his fiance's Maid of Honor in the face during a drunken skeet-shooting session, his meddling ... view
Character:
Hank Fletcher
Blue Drama
Jun 2012 (first aired)
Blue is a mother with a secret life. She'll do anything to keep it from her son. But her past has other plans. ... view
Character:
Mr. Weston (2 ep.)
Longmire Western, Crime, Drama
Jun 2012 (first aired)
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by b ... view
Character:
Ed Nardo (1 ep.)
American Horror Story Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Oct 2011 (first aired)
An anthology horror drama series centering on different characters and locations, including a house with a murderous past, an asylum, a witch coven, a ... view
Character:
Detective Connors (3 ep.)
Super 8 Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
2011
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped ... view
Character:
Mr. Kaznyk
Atlas Shrugged: Part I Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction, Mystery
2011
A powerful railroad executive, Dagny Taggart, struggles to keep her business alive while society is crumbling around her. Based on the 1957 novel by A ... view
Character:
Herbert Mowen
Workaholics Comedy
Apr 2011 (first aired)
The misadventures of three recent college dropouts, roommates, and co-workers at a telemarketing company and their drug dealer. ... view
Character:
Head Cop (1 ep.)
Little Birds Drama
2011
Lily and Alison face a life-changing event after they leave their Salton Sea home and follow the boys they meet back to Los Angeles. ... view
Character:
Michael White
Good Luck Charlie Comedy, Family, Kids
Apr 2010 (first aired)
Teens PJ and Teddy and tween brother Gabe are typical kids -- that is, until their mother has another baby. The arrival of their new sister completely ... view
Character:
Kevin (1 ep.)
Radio Free Albemuth Drama, Thriller, Science Fiction
2010
Record store clerk Nick Brady begins to experience strange visions from an entity he calls VALIS that cause him to uproot his family and move to Los A ... view
Character:
Berkeley Detective
Community Comedy
Sep 2009 (first aired)
Follow the lives of a group of students at what is possibly the world’s worst community college in the fictional locale of Greendale, Colorado. ... view
Character:
Store Announcer (voice) (1 ep.)
Glee Comedy, Drama
May 2009 (first aired)
In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club an ... view
Character:
Richard Lavender (1 ep.)
Delta Farce Comedy, Action, Adventure
2007
Three bumbling Army reservists are hustled onto a plane headed for combat in Iraq -- but the fact that the plane drops them in Mexico doesn't stop the ... view
Character:
Pilot
May 2006 (first aired)
Junior corporate lawyer Nick Case shares his insights regarding his competitive relationship with best bud and roommate Jake Galvin, a likable former ... view
Character:
Cop (1 ep.)
Mar 2006 (first aired)
Single working mom Christine Campbell has just learned that her ex is dating a much younger woman with the same first name. To avoid any confusion, th ... view
Character:
Immigration Officer Dutton (1 ep.)
Big Love Drama
Mar 2006 (first aired)
The story of Bill Henrickson and his life in suburban Salt Lake City, balancing the needs of his three wives -- Barb, Nicki and Margene-- their seven ... view
Character:
Don Embry (46 ep.)
In Justice Crime, Drama
Jan 2006 (first aired)
In Justice is an American television legal drama created by Michelle King and Robert King, and stars Kyle MacLachlan as David Swain, a wealthy and suc ... view
Character:
Detective Lawson (1 ep.)
Just Like Heaven Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
2005
Shortly after David Abbott moves into his new San Francisco digs, he has an unwelcome visitor on his hands: winsome Elizabeth Masterson, who asserts t ... view
Character:
Lead Ghostbuster
Bones Crime, Drama
Sep 2005 (first aired)
Dr. Temperance Brennan and her colleagues at the Jeffersonian's Medico-Legal Lab assist Special Agent Seeley Booth with murder investigations when t ... view
Character:
U.S. Border Agent (1 ep.)
The Closer Crime, Drama, Mystery
Jun 2005 (first aired)
Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murde ... view
Character:
Hoss - Bailiff (1 ep.)
Gone But Not Forgotten Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
2005
An Oregon woman vanishes. In her wake remains a single black rose & a note reading gone but not forgotten. Now a man stands accused: a private eye has ... view
Character:
Frank Grimsbo
After the Sunset Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
2004
An FBI agent is suspicious of two master thieves, quietly enjoying their retirement near what may - or may not - be the biggest score of their careers ... view
Character:
Wendell
Boston Legal Comedy, Drama
Oct 2004 (first aired)
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and p ... view
Character:
Robert Berrin, Zozo the Clown (1 ep.)
Desperate Housewives Mystery, Drama, Comedy
Oct 2004 (first aired)
Looking down on her friends and family isn't a way of life for Mary Alice Young... it's a way of death. One day, in her perfect house, in the lovelies ... view
Character:
The Counselor (1 ep.)
Jack & Bobby Drama
Sep 2004 (first aired)
If "greatness is thrust upon us," as Winston Churchill once said, then it stands to reason that those who are destined for greatness are rarely aware ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Deadwood Western, Crime, Drama
Mar 2004 (first aired)
The story of the early days of Deadwood, South Dakota; woven around actual historic events with most of the main characters based on real people. Dead ... view
Character:
Nathan Gordon (1 ep.)
Secret Santa TV Movie, Family, Romance
2003
Newspaper reporter Rebecca Chandler, who feels she got no fair chance to prove her worth in her thee years career, looks forward to a Hawaian holiday ... view
Character:
Harley
Cold Case Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sep 2003 (first aired)
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush ... view
Character:
Brad Atwater (1 ep.)
Joan of Arcadia Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Drama
Sep 2003 (first aired)
Joan Girardi has begun acting a little strange since her family moved to the city of Arcadia. No one knows that various people keep introducing themse ... view
Character:
Don 'Wood Man' Bicke (1 ep.)
Las Vegas Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Sep 2003 (first aired)
Ed Deline is a strict ex-CIA officer who went from being Head of Security to becoming President of Operations of the Montecito, whose job is to run th ... view
Character:
Lyle Nubbin (3 ep.)
Nip/Tuck Drama
Jul 2003 (first aired)
Hotshot plastic surgeons Dr. Sean McNamara and Dr. Christian Troy experience full-blown midlife crises as they confront career, family and romance pro ... view
Character:
Duke Collins (1 ep.)
Tremors Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Mar 2003 (first aired)
Inspired by the cult classic Tremors movies, locals attempt to coexist with the monstrous, man-eating Graboids, Shriekers, and Ass-blasters, which are ... view
Character:
Red Landers (1 ep.)
Oliver Beene Comedy
Mar 2003 (first aired)
Oliver Beene is an American sitcom. Set in 1962 and 1963, the show chronicled the trials and tribulations of the 11-to-12-year-old Oliver Beene, in fi ... view
Character:
Cop (1 ep.)
Friday After Next Comedy, Drama
2002
Craig and his cousin Day-Day have finally moved out of their parents' houses and into their own crib, working nights at a local mall as security guard ... view
Character:
Officer Hole
Sep 2002 (first aired)
After 18 years of marriage, high school sweethearts Bill and Judy Miller still make each other laugh and try to keep their marriage intact, even when ... view
Character:
Frank (1 ep.)
Unconditional Love Drama, Comedy, Thriller
2002
After her husband leaves her, a woman travels to London for the funeral of the pop star, Victor Fox, she's adored all her life. There, she meets the l ... view
Character:
Barman
Men in Black II Action, Comedy, Science Fiction
2002
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB' ... view
Character:
Agent
George Lopez Comedy
Mar 2002 (first aired)
George raises daughter Carmen and dyslexic son Max with his wife Angie, after surviving a miserable, dysfunctional childhood at the hands of his negle ... view
Character:
Ed Driscoll (1 ep.)
Undeclared Comedy
Sep 2001 (first aired)
College freshman Steve Karp, his girlfriend and their fellow dorm-mates embark on one the greatest experiences of their lives...unfortunately for Stev ... view
Character:
Mr. Nesbitt (1 ep.)
Rush Hour 2 Action, Comedy, Crime
2001
It's vacation time for Carter as he finds himself alongside Lee in Hong Kong wishing for more excitement. While Carter wants to party and meet the lad ... view
Character:
Tex
The Jennie Project TV Movie, Adventure, Drama, Family
2001
Hugo Archibald is a doctor and brings home a wide variety of exotic animal species. The latest animal he brings home is a chimpanzee named Jennie. Dr. ... view
Character:
Frank
Jun 2001 (first aired)
When death is your business, what is your life? For the Fisher family, the world outside of their family-owned funeral home continues to be at least a ... view
Character:
Tuttle Friend with Flattop (1 ep.)
The Family Man Comedy, Drama, Romance, Fantasy
2000
Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning ... view
Character:
Tommy
Oct 2000 (first aired)
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by ... view
Character:
Dr. Craig Wiggins (1 ep.)
Nikki Comedy
Oct 2000 (first aired)
Nikki White pursues her dream of being a Las Vegas showgirl, while her husband, Dwight, tries to break into professional wrestling. ... view
Character:
Mr. Higgins (1 ep.)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Crime, Drama, Mystery
Oct 2000 (first aired)
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and findin ... view
Character:
Ornithologist #1 (1 ep.)
Miracle in Lane 2 TV Movie, Family, Drama, Comedy
2000
Young tween Justin Yoder, who's known for his outgoing demeanor and wit despite being confined to a wheelchair, dreams to be like his athletic older b ... view
Character:
Bill Guntman
Jan 2000 (first aired)
A gifted young teen tries to survive life with his dimwitted, dysfunctional family. ... view
Character:
Officer Karl (1 ep.)
Galaxy Quest Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
1999
For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set of ... view
Character:
Warrior Alien
Roswell Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Oct 1999 (first aired)
Bizarre things start happening in the little New Mexico town where UFOs were spotted in 1947. Cut to 1999, when a cute high-school student saves the l ... view
Character:
Toby (1 ep.)
The Thirteenth Year TV Movie, Adventure, Comedy, Family
1999
A teen learns that his birth mother is a mermaid after he begins to grow fins and slimy scales on his thirteenth birthday. ... view
Character:
Hal
The Rat Pack Drama, TV Movie
1998
After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo ... view
Character:
G-Man #1
The Truman Show Comedy, Drama
1998
In a picture-perfect seaside town, an insurance salesman begins to realize that his entire existence may be staged and observed by a vast unseen audie ... view
Character:
Garage Attendant
Blackout Effect Drama, Thriller
1998
There has been a mid-air collision involving a passenger jet and a cargo flight, killing everyone aboard the two planes. The NTSB investigator in char ... view
Character:
Brian Mack
Dharma & Greg Comedy
Sep 1997 (first aired)
Dharma & Greg is an American television sitcom that aired from September 24, 1997, to April 30, 2002. It stars Jenna Elfman and Thomas Gibson as Dhar ... view
Character:
Hooper (1 ep.)
The Maker Drama, Crime, Thriller, Action
1997
Absent for 10 years, a teen's older brother returns and seeks his help with criminal activity. ... view
Character:
Customs Officer
Dead Men Can't Dance Action, Thriller
1997
To stamp out the threat of nuclear war, a special ops team must travel to North Korea to carry out a covert mission to destroy a nuclear power plant. ... view
Character:
Bearclaw
Spin City Comedy, Drama
Sep 1996 (first aired)
Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs th ... view
Character:
George (1 ep.)
Sep 1996 (first aired)
Ray Barone is a successful sportswriter living on Long Island with his wife Debra, daughter Ally, and twin sons, Geoffrey and Michael. Ray's meddling ... view
Character:
George (1 ep.)
Boston Common Comedy
Mar 1996 (first aired)
After moving to Boston from Virginia, to spy on his sister who just started college, Boyd finds himself working for the student union where he raises ... view
Character:
Manager (1 ep.)
Pacific Blue Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Mar 1996 (first aired)
Filmed on location at Santa Monica and Venice Beach, this series focuses on an elite bike cop unit of the LAPD. ... view
Character:
Ratman (1 ep.)
Sep 1995 (first aired)
Sydney J. Solomon is a family-court judge and a divorced mother of four who tries to juggle her home and professional lives. ... view
Character:
Cousin Roy (1 ep.)
JAG Drama, Action & Adventure, Crime
Sep 1995 (first aired)
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of offic ... view
Character:
Gary Sharps (1 ep.)
1995
Angel's televangelical ministry launches a boycott against a movie entitled "Little Ezekial," and Rockford is hired to protect its star. ... view
Character:
Mackie
The Swan Princess Family, Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy
1994
The beautiful princess Odette is transformed into a swan by an evil sorcerer's spell. Held captive at an enchanted lake, she befriends Jean-Bob the fr ... view
Character:
Bromley (voice)
Dream Lover Drama, Mystery, Thriller
1994
Not long after they cross paths at an art gallery, architect Ray Reardon and hypnotically sensual Lena are married with children. But as strange incid ... view
Character:
Minister
ER Drama
Sep 1994 (first aired)
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened e ... view
Character:
Mr. Emerson (1 ep.)
Wagons East! Adventure, Comedy, Western
1994
After the 1860s Wild West, a group of misfit settlers - including ex-doctor Phil Taylor, prostitute Belle, and homosexual bookseller Julian - decide t ... view
Character:
Zack Ferguson
Sister, Sister Comedy, Family, Kids, Drama
Apr 1994 (first aired)
Twins Tia Landry and Tamera Campbell were separated and adopted at birth. Fourteen years later, they encounter each other by chance at the mall. After ... view
Character:
Bert Walker (1 ep.)
The X-Files Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
Sep 1993 (first aired)
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mu ... view
Character:
Deputy Greer (1 ep.)
Mother of the Bride Drama, TV Movie, Comedy
1993
A mother's plans for her daughter's wedding are complicated when her ex-husband, who abandoned the family more than 20 years earlier, shows up. ... view
Character:
Photographer
Love & War Comedy
Sep 1992 (first aired)
A woman running a bar in New York City while trying to maintain a romance with an egotistical opinion columnist. ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Mar 1992 (first aired)
The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
The Commish Drama, Comedy
Sep 1991 (first aired)
Tony Scali is a former Brooklyn cop now the Police Commissioner of a small upstate city. But for Scali, this is no desk job. He's a tough yet compassi ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (2 ep.)
Dream On Comedy
Jul 1990 (first aired)
The family life, romantic life, and career of Martin Tupper, a divorced New York City book editor. The show distinctively interjected clips from older ... view
Character:
Dick Hermann (1 ep.)