Harvey Miller

Aktor, Scenariusz, Produkcja, Reżyseria

15 czerwca 1935 — 9 stycznia 1999 (63 years)
Harvey was born as Harvey Skolnik. He grew up in Plainfield, New Jersey. Harvey started his career in New York City as comedian Sandy Baron's manager. Harvey furthered his career by working with his close longtime friends: Garry Marshall, Penny Marshall, Albert Brooks, James L. Brooks and Jerry Belson,

Harvey helped create Love American Style with Bill Idelson. Harvey also loved meeting celebrities so when he was head writer and director of TV's The Odd Couple, his invigoration of the show by introducing big name talent served dual purposes. Harvey was responsible for integrating the following people into the show: Howard Cosell, Bobby Riggs, Billie Jean King, Paul Williams, Betty White, Allen Ludden and many others.

Harvey first met Burt Reynolds on Cannonball Run. There is a very famous episode of The Dating Game whereby the bachelorette, due to her attraction to his charm and razor sharp humor, chooses Harvey over Burt Reynolds. When the bachelorette meets and sees that she didn't choose Burt, she is devastated. When the host announces her date as Harvey Skolnik from Plainfield, NJ she Is crestfallen. Harvey was a fairly attractive man, but the meet became enormously funny. From that day on when attending industry events or parties, he would always ask if Reynolds was going to be there, so that Reynolds couldn't vengefully express his embarrassment for losing to Harvey.

Harvey bought and lived in Harrison Ford's old house. Before he became a movie star, Harrison was a carpenter and built a lovely country style home in LA.

Harvey made classic cameos in The Odd Couple as the penguin in the bathtub in the nude off Broadway show episode whereby Felix secretly attends his girlfriend's only to embarrass her by covering her up when she appears naked. He also made classic cameo appearances in the Laverne and Shirley whereby he played a shyster producer who steals Laverne's heirloom earrings.

Since he was so close with Penny Marshall, Albert Brooks, Garry Marshall, Jerry Belson and others he always made brief mostly comedic appearances in their TV Shows and Movies. A few of them included: Young Doctors in Love, Beaches, Modern Romance, Awakenings, and Others.

Harvey was always the life of every party and set. He was a unique talent and irrepressible spirit. This world is now a far less interesting place without him. He will be sorely missed.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Szeregowiec Benjamin
    Szeregowiec Benjamin1980
  • Wyścig Armatniej Kuli II
    Wyścig Armatniej Kuli II1984
  • Protokół
    Protokół1984
  • That Girl
    That Girl5 seasons

Known For

  • Szeregowiec Benjamin
    Szeregowiec Benjamin1980
  • Wyścig Armatniej Kuli II
    Wyścig Armatniej Kuli II1984
  • Prawo jazdy
    Prawo jazdy1988
  • Protokół
    Protokół1984
  • Taxi
    Taxi5 seasons
  • Ciała studenckie
    Ciała studenckie1981
  • Love, American Style
    Love, American Style5 seasons
  • JEKYLL I HYDE... ZNOWU RAZEM
    JEKYLL I HYDE... ZNOWU RAZEM1982
  • Zła diagnoza
    Zła diagnoza1985
  • Zbrodnia nie ukarana
    Zbrodnia nie ukarana1996
  • The Odd Couple
    The Odd Couple5 seasons
  • The Tracey Ullman Show
    The Tracey Ullman Show4 seasons
  • Rhoda
    Rhoda5 seasons
  • Anna and the King
    Anna and the King1 season
  • That Girl
    That Girl5 seasons
  • The Bob Newhart Show
    The Bob Newhart Show6 seasons
  • The Mothers-In-Law
    The Mothers-In-Law2 seasons
  • Nowy rok
    Nowy rok1989

Filmografia

1999
The Other Sister · as Dr. Johnson
1999
The Definite Maybe · as Arthur
1993
1992
This Is My Life · as Lester
1991
Frankie and Johnny · as Mr. Rosen
1991
Davis Rules · as Mr. Lombardi
1990
Awakenings · as Hospital Director
1989
New Year's Day · as Lucy's Father
1988
Beaches · as The Movie Director
1988
License to Drive · as The Professor
1988
Big · as Personnel Director
1987
Overboard · as Dr. Norman Korman
1987
The Tracey Ullman Show · as Fuzzy Bear
1984
The Ratings Game · as Network Rep #2
1984
The Glitter Dome · as Harvey Himmelfarb
1983
The Selling of Vince D'Angelo · as Vince's Lawyer
1981
Modern Romance · as Harvey (as Harvey Skolnik)
1978
Taxi · as The Attendant
1976
Laverne & Shirley · as Willie Marsh
1970
The Odd Couple · as Maitre D'

1981
Student Bodies · as Executive Producer
1980
1972
1970
The Odd Couple · as Executive Producer
1969

1974
Tattletales · as Self

1984
Protocol · as StoryNa Plex
1981
Private Benjamin · as Characters
1976
Laverne & Shirley · as Supervising Producer
1970
Barefoot In The Park · as Developed For Television By
1970
The Odd Couple · as Written By
1969
Love, American Style · as Teleplay
1968
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir · as Written By
1967
Accidental Family · as Written By
1966
That Girl · as StoryNa Plex
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. · as Written By