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Troy Miller(I)

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Producer / Director Bio Troy Miller is an Emmy-winning director and producer whose work has helped shape the voice of modern comedy across television, film, and live events. With two Primetime Emmys and more than twenty nominations, he's known for crafting the tone of groundbreaking series such as Mr. Show with Bob and David, HBO's Flight of the Conchords, and Tenacious D. He directed the feature film Jack Frost starring Michael Keaton, and later produced/directed the final two seasons of Arrested Development, further establishing his skill with ensemble-driven, cinematic comedy.

Miller's work spans standout episodes of The Office, Parks and Recreation, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Goldbergs, as well as high-profile live productions. He directed one of Netflix's largest-ever live events, Katt Williams' Woke Folk, and is widely credited with creating the format for the now-ubiquitous award show opening film-first established with Billy Crystal's iconic Oscar openers. His credits include six Academy Awards openers, twelve MTV Movie Awards openings, and segments for the Emmys.

As the founder of Dakota Pictures, he has championed breakthrough voices with a distinct mix of visual style, polish, and improvisational energy. Across his career, Miller has consistently brought a filmmaker's sensibility to comedy-elevating performances with precision, timing, and a cinematic eye that leaves a lasting impression.
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    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 2 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Known for

    Flight of the Conchords (2007)
    Flight of the Conchords
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)
    Arrested Development
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Producer
    Michael Keaton and Kelly Preston in Jack Frost (1998)
    Jack Frost
    5.5
    • Director
    • 1998
    The 84th Annual Academy Awards (2012)
    The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    7.1
    TV Special
    • Producer(opening film and focus group)
    • 2012

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    • Andrew Schulz: Life (2025)
      Andrew Schulz: Life
      7.6
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • George Lopez: Muy Católico (2025)
      George Lopez: Muy Católico
      5.3
      • producer
      • 2025
    • Marlon Wayans: Good Grief (2024)
      Marlon Wayans: Good Grief
      6.0
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Katt Williams: Woke Foke (2024)
      Katt Williams: Woke Foke
      5.2
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me (2023)
      Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me
      6.6
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • Marlon Wayans in Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is (2021)
      Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is
      4.1
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Nate Bargatze in Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021)
      Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American
      7.4
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • Brian Regan: On the Rocks (2021)
      Brian Regan: On the Rocks
      6.9
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2021
    • London Hughes: To Catch a Dick (2020)
      London Hughes: To Catch a Dick
      4.8
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Completely Unrehearsed Last Minute Pandemic Holiday Special (2020)
      Completely Unrehearsed Last Minute Pandemic Holiday Special
      7.1
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Chelsea Handler: Evolution (2020)
      Chelsea Handler: Evolution
      5.8
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half (2020)
      George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half
      5.8
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Jeff Dunham in Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself (2019)
      Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself
      6.9
      TV Special
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Commanders (2019)
      Commanders
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2019
    • Standup and Away! with Brian Regan (2018)
      Standup and Away! with Brian Regan
      5.7
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2018

    Director



    • Back to the Grind
      • Director
      • Pre-production



    • Andrew Schulz: Life (2025)
      Andrew Schulz: Life
      7.6
      • Director
      • 2025
    • George Lopez: Muy Católico (2025)
      George Lopez: Muy Católico
      5.3
      • Director
      • 2025
    • Tom Papa: Home Free (2024)
      Tom Papa: Home Free
      6.9
      • Director (directed by)
      • 2024
    • Marlon Wayans: Good Grief (2024)
      Marlon Wayans: Good Grief
      6.0
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Katt Williams: Woke Foke (2024)
      Katt Williams: Woke Foke
      5.2
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2024
    • Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me (2023)
      Marlon Wayans: God Loves Me
      6.6
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2023
    • Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, and Amy Schumer in The Oscars (2022)
      The Oscars
      4.2
      TV Special
      • segment director: wanda museum tour
      • 2022
    • Marlon Wayans in Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is (2021)
      Marlon Wayans: You Know What It Is
      4.1
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Nate Bargatze in Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American (2021)
      Nate Bargatze: The Greatest Average American
      7.4
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Brian Regan: On the Rocks (2021)
      Brian Regan: On the Rocks
      6.9
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2021
    • Completely Unrehearsed Last Minute Pandemic Holiday Special (2020)
      Completely Unrehearsed Last Minute Pandemic Holiday Special
      7.1
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Chelsea Handler: Evolution (2020)
      Chelsea Handler: Evolution
      5.8
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2020
    • George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half (2020)
      George Lopez: We'll Do It for Half
      5.8
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2020
    • Jeff Dunham in Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself (2019)
      Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself
      6.9
      TV Special
      • Director
      • 2019
    • Jason Bateman, Jeffrey Tambor, Will Arnett, Michael Cera, and Alia Shawkat in Arrested Development (2003)
      Arrested Development
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2013–2019

    Writer



    • George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You (2012)
      George Lopez: It's Not Me, It's You
      5.4
      TV Special
      • opening sequence
      • 2012
    • Just for Laughs (2007)
      Just for Laughs
      7.2
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2007
    • Brandon DiCamillo, Ryan Dunn, Bam Margera, Chris Raab, and Rake Yohn in Viva la Bam (2003)
      Viva la Bam
      6.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2003–2005
    • The Entertainment Weekly Guide: Guilty Pleasures
      TV Special
      • Writer
      • 2005
    • 20: Entertainment Weekly's Best Holiday Movies
      5.4
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • 20: Entertainment Weekly's Scariest Movies
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2004
    • Eric Christian Olsen and Derek Richardson in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003)
      Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
      3.5
      • screenplay
      • 2003
    • David Blaine: Vertigo (2002)
      David Blaine: Vertigo
      6.7
      TV Movie
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2002
    • Contact: Talking to the Dead
      5.3
      TV Movie
      • Writer (as Wilson Thomas)
      • 2002
    • The 20 Teens Who Will Change the World (2001)
      The 20 Teens Who Will Change the World
      6.0
      • Writer (as Wilson Thomas)
      • 2001
    • The Television Show with John Henson
      6.5
      TV Special
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 2000
    • The 21 Hottest Stars Under 21
      6.4
      TV Special
      • Writer (as Wilson Thomas)
      • 1999
    • The Best Commercials You've Never Seen
      8.3
      TV Series
      • Writer (as Wilson Thomas)
      • 1998
    • Elle Macpherson, Kathy Ireland, and Rachel Hunter in Sports Illustrated 1994 Swimsuit Issue Video (1994)
      Sports Illustrated 1994 Swimsuit Issue Video
      7.5
      Video
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 1994
    • The Sunday Comics
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Writer (uncredited)
      • 1991–1992

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      • Dakota Films
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    • Alternative names
      • Troy T. Miller
    • Other works
      (1997, 1998) Opening films for Academy Awards (featuring Billy Crystal)

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      Troy's film "Writer's Block" won the Best Comedy Short Award at The 2016 Williamsburg Independent Film Festival.

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    • What is Troy Miller known for?
      Jack Frost, Arrested Development, Flight of the Conchords, and The 84th Annual Academy Awards
    • How many awards has Troy Miller won?
      2 awards
    • How many award nominations has Troy Miller received?
      23 nominations

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