Billy Miller (actor)
Billy Miller | |
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Born | William John Miller II September 17, 1979 University of Texas (B.A.) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006–2022 |
Awards | See below |
William John Miller II (September 17, 1979 – September 15, 2023) was an American actor. He was recognized for his work on American
Early life and education
William John Miller II
Miller attended
Career
After graduating from college, Miller moved out to Los Angeles where he began working in the mail room of Industry Entertainment.[6][7][8] His first break into acting came after he signed on with the Wilhelmina modeling agency.[7] He appeared in six commercials, including two for Electronic Arts' The Sims.[9][10] He also did commercials for JCPenney, Pizza Hut and pokerparty.com.[8]
At the age of 24, Miller screen-tested for As the World Turns, a soap opera on the CBS network; he lost the audition, citing bad management, and subsequently parted ways with his agency and management company.[3] He took a two-year hiatus from acting after that experience.[8]
In 2006, Miller returned to acting, starring in an episode of
In 2011, he was nominated a second time in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category for the same role. Miller also appears, as himself, in an independent film titled Remembering Nigel, which premiered at the
In August 2012, it was announced Miller would be appearing in primetime as a recurring cast member on The CW's Ringer.[14] Miller was also cast as Gabe Watson in the Lifetime made-for-TV movie Fatal Honeymoon.[15] In November 2013, it was announced Miller would depart the role of Billy;[16] Miller's predecessor David Tom was named as his successor in the role. Miller called his decision to leave the role the "hardest thing" he had ever done.[17]
On September 2, 2014,
Death
Miller died in
"He fought a long hard valiant battle with bipolar depression for years. He did everything he could to control the disease. He loved his family, his friends and his fans but in the end the disease won the fight and he surrendered his life."[30][31]
The final autopsy report, conducted in November 2023 and released in the following month, concluded that Miller's death was a suicide resulting from "gunshot wound of head". Toxicology reports found the presence of "ethanol, cocaine, and its metabolites, diphenhydramine, and amphetamine". The report further detailed Miller had been found "with an apparent gunshot wound to the head", as well as "[M]ultiple letters indicating suicidal intent and instructions for others were found at the scene. A revolver chambered for .410 shotgun shells was found in the decedent's right hand."[32]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2006 | CSI: NY | Will Graham | Episode: "Live or Let Die" |
2007–2008 | All My Children | Richie Novak | Series regular |
2008–2014 | The Young and the Restless | Billy Abbott | Series regular |
2011 | Justified | James Earl Dean | Episode: "The Moonshine War" |
2011–2012 | Ringer | John Delario | Recurring role |
2012 | Fatal Honeymoon | Gabe Watson | Television film (Lifetime) |
2013 | Castle | Mickey Gerhardt | Episode: "Number One Fan" |
2014 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Officer Robert Dolan | Episode: "The Fallen" |
2014–2019 | General Hospital | Jason Morgan | Series regular |
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2014 | Major Crimes | Anthony Hunt | Episode: "Down the Drain" |
2015–2019 | Suits | Marcus Specter | Four episodes |
2017 | Ray Donovan | Todd Doherty | Three episodes |
2019–2020 | Truth Be Told | Alex Dunn | Recurring role |
2022 | NCIS[33] | Ezra Moretti | Episode: "Unearth" |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2009
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Remembering Nigel | Himself | |
2011
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Ripper | Edward | 3D short film |
2014 | Bad Blood | Garret Church | |
American Sniper
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Naval Recruiter |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Title | Result | Ref. |
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2010
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Daytime Emmy Award
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Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Won | |
2011
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Nominated | ||||
2013
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Won | ||||
2014
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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Won | |||
2015
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Nominated | ||||
2018
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General Hospital | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "Daytime Emmy Nominations: 'General Hospital' Leads Programs & CBS Tops Networks". Deadline Hollywood. March 21, 2018.