Ben Miller
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Ben Miller is a British comedian and actor, born in 1966. He is best known for his collaboration with Alexander Armstrong in the British TV comedy series The Armstrong and Miller Show. He met Armstrong at Cambridge University while doing a PhD in quantum physics (specifically: 'novel quantum effects in quasi-zero dimensional mesoscopic electrical systems' Sunday Times), both being members of the Cambridge Footlights. While at Cambridge, he acted with and dated Rachel Weisz. (He is now married to Belinda Stewart-Wilson.)
He also provided the voice for the ITV Digital monkey in a popular series of television adverts featuring Johnny Vegas. In 2003 he played the role of 'Bough', sidekick to Rowan Atkinson's titular character in the film Johnny English. In 2004, he starred in the BBC television series The Worst Week of My Life, alongside Sarah Alexander. Also in 2004 he co-starred in The Prince and Me. He was also in one episode in the TV series Doc Martin. Ben has also starred in Malice Aforethought. Ben Miller is currently filming the new ITV Science Fiction series Primaeval.
Ben co-wrote MindGym, winner of the first BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for comedy in 1998, with Tim Wright and Adam Gee.
