Michael Millar
Actor, stuntman, Grammy-winning trombonist, professor, and coach – a one-man variety show.
About
If you're scrolling through IMDb and spot Michael Millar, you'll find a prolific character actor who's played everything from a cop in Martin's Day to a methamphetamine expert in Judgment Day. But hold on – this same name belongs to a Grammy-winning bass trombonist who's performed with the LA Philharmonic and Tony Bennett. A true multi-hyphenate, he also coaches creatives and teaches at Cal Poly Pomona. Insider tip: check out his stunt choreography in The Edge (1985) for a taste of his physical range.
Full Bio
Michael Millar is an actor and stunt performer known for Martin's Day (1985), Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999), and The Twilight Zone (1985). His acting credits span 22 roles, including appearances in To Make Matters Worse (2021–2022, TV Mini Series) as Joe and Delivery Man Miguel; Georgetown (2019) as Robert McNamara; the short film 45 (2017) as Salesman 2; Air Crash Investigation (2015, TV Series, 1 episode) as Captain Evans; True Crime Scene (2007, TV Series, 1 episode) as Dr. Markestyne; Recipe for a Perfect Christmas (2005, TV Movie); 1-800-Missing (2004, TV Series, 1 episode) as Will Connors; Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye (2003, TV Series, 1 episode) as Neighbor; Jasper, Texas (2003, TV Movie) as Charlie Nicholson; Brian's Song (2001, TV Movie) as Doctor Fox; The Third Miracle (1999) as Priest (Plaza Hotel); Judgment Day: The Ellie Nesler Story (1999) as Methamphetamine Expert; Due South (1998, TV Series, 1 episode) as Andy; Forever Knight (1993, TV Series, 1 episode) as Max Henkel; Clearcut (1991) as News Cameraman #1; and Martin's Day (1985) as Cop 2. He also has one stunt credit: The Edge (1985, Video) for combat choreography. His IMDb page includes a photo, a trailer for To Make Matters Worse, and links to his biography and contact info via IMDbPro. Separately, Dr. Michael Millar is a music industry faculty member at Cal Poly Pomona since 2004 and served as Director of the University's Center for Community Engagement. He is a freelance bass trombonist whose performance credits include the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Harry James, Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Tony Bennett, Barry Manilow, Kenny Rogers, Jerry Lewis, Artie Shaw, and Ray Charles. He performed with Southwest Chamber Music on the 2004 Grammy Award-winning CD, Carlos Chávez: Complete Chamber Works, Vol. 2. He is an ICF certified Executive & Professional Development Coach serving the creative industries. He is an education/artist clinician for Conn-Selmer, Inc. and has presented numerous workshops in entrepreneurship, community engagement, and professional development at universities and conferences. He is an Arts Commissioner for the City of Santa Clarita and Co-Chair of the Committee on Career Development & Entrepreneurship for the College Music Society. His portrait is available on the Conn-Selmer website as a Bach Artist. (Note: The context also includes a page from expertwitnessprofiler.com offering reports on an expert witness named Michael Millar, but no biographical details of the expert are provided beyond empty challenge tables, so it is not included here.)