Barry Miller Biography: Age, Wife, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies, Tony Award

Barry Lee Miller, known professionally as Barry Miller, is an American actor celebrated for his compelling performances in film, television, and theater, most notably as Bobby C., the troubled teenager in Saturday Night Fever (1977), and as Ralph Garcy in Fame (1980).

His portrayal of Arnold Epstein in Neil Simon’s Biloxi Blues earned him the 1985 Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, highlighting his ability to bring depth to complex characters.

Profile

• Full Name: Barry Lee Miller
• Stage Name: Barry Miller
• Born: 6, February 1958
• Age: 67 years old
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor
• Height: 1.70m
• Parents: Sidney Miller and Iris Burton
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Marci Phillips (m. 1983)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Barry Lee Miller was born on February 6, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to Sidney Miller, an actor, director, and writer, and Iris Burton, a well-known talent agent. He grew up as an only child in a show business family, with his former stepmother, actress Dorothy Green, also part of his upbringing.

Miller attended Bancroft Junior High School in Hollywood and graduated from Fairfax High School in Los Angeles in 1975. His early exposure to the entertainment industry, combined with his parents’ influence, shaped his path toward acting, though specific details about his formal training are not widely documented. His ethnicity is Caucasian, and his religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Career

Barry Miller began his acting career with a television debut in the NBC TV movie Brock’s Last Case (1973), followed by a role as Mark Vitale in the CBS sitcom Joe and Sons (1975–1976), where he played the elder son of an Italian-American widower.

His film debut came as the young Louis “Lepke” Buchalter in the 1975 biopic Lepke, but it was his role as Bobby C., the depressed teenager who tragically falls from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in Saturday Night Fever (1977), that brought him critical attention, earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Despite being overshadowed by John Travolta’s breakout performance, Miller’s emotional depth left a lasting impression.

Miller’s career gained momentum with his portrayal of Raoul “Ralph” Garcia in Fame (1980), where he transformed a potentially unlikable aspiring comedian into a vulnerable, layered character, earning praise for his intensity. He further showcased his range as Reuven Malter in The Chosen (1981), playing a secular Jew forming an unlikely friendship with a Hasidic peer.

His stage work flourished in the 1980s, culminating in a Tony Award for his role as Arnold Epstein in Biloxi Blues (1985) at the Neil Simon Theatre, following performances in My Mother, My Father and Me (1980), Forty-Deuce (1981), and The Tempest (1982) as Caliban. He also appeared in films like Peggy Sue Got Married (1986) and The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), where he played Jeroboam.

Miller’s later career included roles in Flawless (1999) as a scheming hotel manager, The Pickle (1993), and Love Affair (1994), alongside television appearances in Equal Justice (1990–1991), which earned him a Golden Globe nomination, and guest spots on NYPD Blue and Ally McBeal.

His stage work continued with Crazy He Calls Me (1992) and Sin (1996), and he performed in the 2010 Off-Broadway revival of From Silence. While his screen presence has diminished in recent years, Miller’s legacy as a versatile actor endures through his impactful performances across genres, particularly in roles that highlight emotional complexity and intellectual depth.

Social Media

Barry Miller does not have a verified social media handles

Personal Life

Barry Miller married Marci Phillips in 1983, and the couple remains together, with no children. Miller keeps his personal life private, with little public information about his relationships or lifestyle beyond his professional achievements.

Known for his dedication to mentoring aspiring actors, he has maintained a low profile, focusing on his craft and charitable endeavors, though specific causes are not widely documented.

Filmography

• Brock’s Last Case (1973)
• Lepke (1975)
• Joe and Sons (1975–1976)
• Saturday Night Fever (1977)
• Szysznyk (1977–1978)
• Voices (1979)
• Fame (1980)
• The Chosen (1981)
• Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
• The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)
• Flawless (1999)

Net Worth

Barry Miller has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His wealth is primarily derived from his acting career, including high-profile roles in Saturday Night Fever, Fame, and Peggy Sue Got Married, as well as his Tony Award-winning performance in Biloxi Blues.