Ben Miller

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Ben Miller (born 1966) is a British comedian, director and actor. 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.

In 1999 Miller starred as Diabli, Prince Charming's valet in ITVs Christmas pantomime where he starred alongside his friends Alexander Armstrong, Samantha Janus, Harry Hill, Frank Skinner, Paul Merton and Ronnie Corbett. He also provides the voice for the ITV Digital (and now PG Tips) 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 has also appeared in the TV series Doc Martin a number of times. Ben has also starred in Malice Aforethought.

Ben co-wrote MindGym, winner of the first BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Award for comedy in 1998, with Tim Wright and Adam Gee.

He has recently begun working behind the camera and took the helm of the first episode of Steve Coogan's 2006 British BBC TV Comedy series Saxondale. In 2007 he starred as James Lester in ITV's sci-fi drama Primeval.