Gary John Miller

Gary John Miller is a writer, comedian, and actor known for blending sharp humor with emotionally resonant storytelling. Gary’s writing spans genres—memoir, humor, poetry, and fiction—and often explores themes of masculinity, identity, and transformation. He’s also an award-nominated actor and filmmaker, with festival selections and a Best Actor nomination at the Austin Short Comedy Film Festival.

He holds a degree in Theater and English-Creative Writing from Augustana College, with further training at The Second City and Atlantic Acting School. Currently based in Asia, Gary continues to perform internationally and write stories that surprise, entertain, and connect.

He is the creator of The Dads, a character-driven sketch group that has produced two comedy specials and the fiction podcast The Adventures of Dave Garrison. In 2024, he debuted his solo show Gary John Miller: GOOF at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning acclaim for its mix of raw honesty and offbeat hilarity.