Thursday, December 14, 2006

Jeremy Miller

Jeremy Miller was a child actor playing the role of “Ben Seaver” on the hit TV show “Growing Pains” between 1985 and 1992. He was the youngest child in the fictional Seaver family and chosen because the show's producers though he was a cute kid:


Apparently the producers weren't the only one who thought that Miller was a cute kid. An older male stalker took notice of Miller on Growing Pains and sent him numerous letters. The stalker threatened to molest and kill Miller in his letters and even listed the date he planned to come to the set to carry out the fantasy. In one of the letters, the stalker was bold enough to actually write down his home address. Luckily, the FBI arrested the individual shortly thereafter near the Philadelphia area. The stalker was later convicted and sent to prison for his actions.

One of Miller's best friends while growing up was fellow washed up former child star Dustin Diamond. As with many child stars, Miller went through an awkward time while he experienced puberty. His voice changed, he grew much taller, and also outgrew his character on Growing Pains. During this time Miller grew a long mullet and sported huge glasses on the show, turning off many of Growing Pains' young female fans. Miller's character became so unpopular with Growing Pains fans that the producers brought in Leonardo DiCaprio in a last-ditch effort to maintain the show's female fan base. Here are some pictures of a teenaged Miller:




Although Miller acted somewhat effeminately on Growing Pains, causing many of the show's fans to question his sexuality, Miller is supposedly now engaged to a woman. Miller also really let himself go over the last few years - he has gained a substantial amount of weight and is currently working on a second chin and carries a "spare tire" around his waist as shown in the pictures below:



Ever since Growing Pains went off the air in 1992 Miller has struggled to find work. He has not had roles of any significance other than 2000 and 2004 Growing Pains TV reunion movies. He supposedly wants to be a chef but is having trouble breaking into the culinary arts. According to Former Child Star Central, Miller was spotting in 2005 working as a shift manager at a fast food restaurant in California and mentioned that he still wants to be a chef. He was also seen driving a Dodge Omni. All of this makes him one washed up celebrity!

*** Update *** - January 22, 2007
Jeremy Miller appeared in a McDonald's commercial a couple weeks after this post was originally written, solidifying his status as a washed-up actor.

*** Update *** - October 25, 2009
Someone sent me this picture of Miller and his fiance. It appears as though Miller has lost much of his excess body fat that he had accumulated during the slow years after Growing Pains was canceled.

67 comments:

Anonymous said...

I remember the amount of make-up they had to put on him in the later seasons. You could still see the acne they were trying to cover-up.
His face looked like Kirk Cameron set it on fire and tried putting it out with an erection covered in barb wire.

Anonymous said...

I hear he works as a shift manager at a MacDonalds but is hoping that a Chef position will open up to him somewhere despite having no formal training. I also hear for 20 bucks he'll let you watch him jack off in a bathroom stall.

Anonymous said...

Apparently he's very big in China still, and now working over there as an actor / chef. I'm guessing he's probably doing more cheffing than acting though - and by the looks of it, eating more food than he sells. Oh dear..

Anonymous said...

saw him tonight on a McDonald's TV spot... can you say washed up?

Anonymous said...

Did I see it? I'm lovin' it!

Anonymous said...

Funny about all the McDonald's comments and now he really is working for McDonald's! LOL!

And get this, he was best friends with Dustin Diamond! THIS IS TOO MUCH! ROFLMAO!

Movie Fan said...

In the new McDonald's commercial Jeremy Miller says "They act like money grows on trees. Trees they can't find!"

I think that line is supposed to be funny, but it doesn't seem humorous to me.

Anonymous said...

I totally see how he's a washed up actor. But he doesn't seem fat to me. If he's fat then I'm fat, and I don't think my low self-esteem can take that.
And no he's not popular in China.

Anonymous said...

He lost weight for the McDonald's commerical. When he was on a VH1 show last year he was much fatter.

Anonymous said...

I know all about Jeremy's fiance'...she is not an immigrant...she is from Corpus Christi. He met her and her husband while filming the Growing Pains reunion in New Orleans. Despite that she was a married and a mother of three small sons.... he immediately began an affair with her. Although she is the daughter of a a self-proclaimed preacher and a housewife... apparently she made her own money by secretly selling her "dirty" panties on Ebanned..... nice girl, huh?

Anonymous said...

You people are horrible! You people should be ashamed of your self. What do you look like??? I bet he looks 10 times better than any of you!!! Anyone who can sit here and type these mean comments are the ones who are washed up. And, need to get a life. He had finacial issues do to soemone taking his money. Tell me how would you feel if that happened to you.

Anonymous said...

Angie in VA, since you know everything about Jeremy Miller, you must tell us who took Jeremy's money. Did his parents take it? Did Dustin Diamond steal it?

Anonymous said...

He looks like George Michael. Don't you think?

Anonymous said...

Hey I liked his character in the last GP seasons :(

Anonymous said...

"All that meat, all that cheese", says the advert - How very, very true...

yvette said...

I know both Jeremy and his fiancee and half of what was said here is false. Yes, he did lose his money because his accountant did his books wrong. Yes, he has had a very hard time getting work. He is currently filming in China, but I don't know if I would say he is huge there. He is not fat, he is average. She is not an immigrant, she was born and raised in Texas, and is only half asian. And the person that claimed he needs Jesus, they do go to church on Sundays.
Any of the bloggers here ever had an acting job at all? Yeah, I didn't think so.

Anonymous said...

Yvette, is Jeremy Miller broke now? People always blame their accountants or money managers when things go wrong. Do you know what his accountant did wrong? Thanks for the info on Jeremy Miller.

Anonymous said...

yvette,

I have starred in many movies, many more than JERK MINER! I bet Jeremy has never had to do DA with two 12ers, unless you know different!!

yvette said...

Well, Jew'vebeenframed, since you are SUCH a famous star, why don't you give us your name so we can fawn over you? Please, know the difference between starring in a movie and being an extra.
As far as Jeremy's finances, I can't know about that. He seems like a regular guy to me.

Anonymous said...

Hey Yvette! you pretend ya know him and that he goes to Church every sundays, but don't you know he's Jewich ?

yvette said...

Honestly, I am friends with his fiancee,not him; and yes, he goes to church on Sundays. If you want to keep up your bashing, feel free, but I can still say that half of what was said here was false, and know what I'm talking about, unlike you. What's more, I don't hide behind anonymity in order to say what I say, like you do. If you are such a great person and what you say is so true, have the decency to give your real name.

Anonymous said...

yvette,

YOU CUMDRUNK WHORE! How dare you liken me to a movie extra!!! I am a big player in the world of homosexual entertainment. I have been a headliner (that's industry speak for star) in over 40 productions, a hell of a lot more than your overweight washed up church buddy. I'm pretty certain I have a hell of a lot more money than him, that accountant story doesn't wash. It looks to me like he spent most of his money on McDonald's and his mail order bride, seriously, who is he trying to kid?

I wouldn't expect a woman to fawn over me, you're not my market, dear, unless you have some sort of gender issue.

Anonymous said...

hah! the homo porn industry is way up there in the movie industry chain!

Movie Fan said...

Yvette, thanks for the info. I appreciate your input.

yvette said...

I understand this blog is meant for humor, and if I offended anyone, specifically jewvebeenframed, I do apologize. I was angry to hear someone talk about my friend (the girl) in a way that was untrue. She was never an actress and does not deserve to be ridiculed just because of who she is with.
As far as the term "washed up celebrity", Jeremy actually used it when he introduced himself to my son, so he doesn't take offense to it.
Moviefan, I've read your other blogs and they are actually very funny.

Anonymous said...

yvette,

Apology accepted. You are a very level-headed womyn.

Anonymous said...

Honestly, I am friends with his fiancee,not him; and yes, he goes to church on Sundays. If you want to keep up your bashing, feel free, but I can still say that half of what was said here was false, and know what I'm talking about, unlike you. What's more, I don't hide behind anonymity in order to say what I say, like you do. If you are such a great person and what you say is so true, have the decency to give your real name.


Oh right, because putting their fucking real name would make such a big difference because you're going to track them down, right? Just shut the fuck up. you're probably one of Jeremy Miller's butt bandits anyway.

Movie Fan said...

Someone left the comment below of this website:
http://www.adjab.com/2007/01/02/saddest-ad-of-the-day-mcdonalds/


"I will tell you who Jeremy Miller is and why he chooses to do such a lame commercial. He was an unlikable child actor who after Growing Pains ended had no real talent to keep his career going. He illustrates this lack of talent as his part in that commercial was shaved to a mere 3 seconds. I heard he was payed little to nothing to take part in the last Growing Pains reunion a few years back and was feeling lucky to get that. Now he is an overweight still unattractive chef of sorts who is living with his fiance' and her three children. He met his now fiance' Joannie and her husband in a bar while filming the the Growing Pains reunion in New Orleans and immediately began dating her. So I guess we can't say he hasn't accomplished something, huh? I guess he will settle for what ever he can get!"

Anonymous said...

Angie in VA,

Since you know everything about Jeremy Miller, you must tell me how his face looked when i was boofing him up his dirt chute for the past three weeks. i'm sure his asian wife with her strap-on couldn't reach the depths of his asshole that i managed to strike with such precision. he cried like a woman four weeks overdue giving birth.

Anonymous said...

you hardly read anything good on these about these people.good lord who cares if he worked or even still works for mcdonalds!at least it is a living and he is trying.i bet most of the assholes posting the crap dont even have a job! and he looks good with the extra weight!

Anonymous said...

amazing that debating Jeremy Miller's life gets you all so wound up!

Leave him alone...I don't see him judging, debating and deciphering your lives ... and from the looks of some of these posts, it seems to me that many of you really think you have so much more over him that he would have heard of you instead! ;) Be good, go outside, get a real life beyond the pixels of your screen...

Live a little.

Liz

Anonymous said...

Driving a Dodge Omni? What the hell did he do with the money he earned from working on "Growing Pains"?

Anonymous said...

I think he got very little money working on Growing Pains. Maybe about $700,000 for the whole 7 years? Then his accountant didn't pay his taxes for those 7 years and stole about $300,000 of his money he earned from GP.

Then when he was about 19 or so, he started drinking and probably flushed most of his money down the drain being stupid in his early adult years.

Anyway, as for me, I thought he was SMOKING hot in the last season of Growing Pains. I loved his long hair (though the glasses could have gone; were there no contact lenses back in the 90's?). Anyway, I thought he was majorly cute then!

Anonymous said...

Dear Anonymous,

Like my great hero Freddie Mercury used to say, "Pain is so close to pleasure".

I would say Jeremy is most certainly a catcher. A small goblin man like him would probably be forced into the bottom position and used like a tissue.

Anonymous said...

I think he could play Eminem actually....

Anonymous said...

chef bigmac,loohoozeheir!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I actually read an intervie with him about six years ago where he said he had been living off the royalty chesks from growing pains, but that the money was drying up.

About two years ago, my wifes cousin went through a fast food drive thru and he was the shift manager. She said he was borderline obese .She took a picture with him (she ran inside) and asked about acting. He said he was in talks with James Cameron to star in a titanic sequel since, Leo wants like 30 million.

Marbley Post said...

If it's possible for one to "look gay" than this guy has achieved that look

Anonymous said...

Awww he and his fiancee look so cute together!

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Anonymous said...

I wonder whether Jeremy Miller and Dustin Diamond ever contact each other to discuss their money woes. Are they still good friends?

Anonymous said...

Leave him alone. You bash him because you all have low self esteem problems. The only way you feel better about yourselfs is to denegrate others. You all are so seedy, guttermuck. Hey Jeremy! Your cool with me. I hope that your radio advertisement for Fresh Start helps the company grow so that I can make money off their stock. I hope that it makes you lots of money also! Take care my man. You have a good heart, unlike these black hearted critics!

Jason

Jacob said...

I, like Yvette, also know Jeremy, although probably not as well as she does. He's a hell of a chef, a very bright guy, a terrible poker player, and a thoroughly decent human being with a wonderful family. Last I heard, I'm not sure he lives up to this site's mission, since he is not "desperate to stay in the limelight"; as a matter of fact he's pretty much had it with the business, McDonald's commercial notwithstanding.

I wouldn't normally comment on a page like this. You're never going to change anybody's mind, especially when they're just taking rude potshots for the sake of it. But this really bothered me, cuz he's an ok guy. I bet all these other "washed-up" celebs are decent, ordinary folks just trying to live their lives. But they can't because people like you won't are so jealous of this dumb show they did when they were kids, when their parents made their decisions for them. You think they deserve to just be eternally mocked for that? Grow up, y'all.

Anonymous said...

We all agree that he is a washed up actor, but you are seriously screwed up. That kind of comment usually comes from a Nazi skinhead wannabe. People like you should be paralyzed from the neck down and obviously should not breed. Do us all a favor and throw yourself into traffic quickly. Thank you. And I would say god bless, but I know you dont believe in that.

Anonymous said...

why would anybody stalk him when you had kirk--he had a very serious bubble butt!!!!!

HendoProfits said...

Does anyone know if Ben "Jeremy Miller" Seaver ever really traded sexual favors for Sudafed?

The part in the article about him being replaced by Leonardo Dicaprio because he grew a mullet and got thick glasses was funny. Especially with the pics.

After reading these comments I realized a few things

First: He is totally Washed Up(except possibly in China)

Second: Some people really hate that guy.

Third: He is most likely a bisexual and possibly a deviant and/or male prostitute.

One last question: Does anyone know where to get a large quantity of Sudadfed cheap?

Anonymous said...

No, lady. Jeremy does not look better then me. I'm rugged 6'1 and handsome. Your mouth should be slapped.

Anonymous said...

This site is meant to be humorous and informative, but it's been taken over by perverts. Some of these postings would embarrass Larry Flynt.

Anonymous said...

Dudes......... I go to his house regularly...... Well, he rents a place. I am mind blown to find out he was a celebrity. WTF is going on>!>!>!>!> and his mom's actions o.0

Anonymous said...

I was just innocently surfing the web for relaxtion and was typing in some of the child actors of my younger days, wanting to know what happened to them. I am sorry that Jeremy has had such a difficult time since GP ended. But what is REALLY dismaying is the amount of juvenile, hateful, mean-spirited, immature people who comment on here. Get a life people!

Anonymous said...

A man who steals another mans wife and kids is not a good man! Those boys are not his! They have a REAL father who loves and misses them very much. But was forced out of their lives by a selfish and greedy mother!

Anonymous said...

I've read several comments on here & find them written by very pathetic people. Jeremy had alcohol problems & has admitted his downfalls. He has hs managed to work & support himself. He is divorced but still raising his 3 step children. He was married to a very attractive woman & engaged to another attractive woman so where all these ridiculous gay comments are coming from is beyond me. I give him credit for getting his life together. I wonder how many of you morons posting such bitter comments can say the same. Jealousy is such a sickness in this country. Grow up people. He's probably still making more money than most of you and he's only 36 years old. Washed up? Hardly.

Anonymous said...

This site was meant to be humorous, but it's become Pervert Central. At least he has worked and not committed any crimes. It's embarrassing to read these sexual postings. I wonder what those posters have done with their lives or whether they make an honest living? I also wonder how many of the posters here are registered sex offenders?

sandypartyof3 said...

Wow this is the first time I truly understand the meaning of "not believing everything you read" Jeremy and his girl friend are two of the most beautiful people I've had the pleasure of meeting. They are beautiful inside and out. I give them a huge high five for maintaining all these years in spite of stupid,hurtful,ignorant people ranting thoughts and comments like the ones written on here.

Anonymous said...

You people are jealous, & mean.

Anonymous said...

There is a very true statement: it is a whole lot better to be a has been than a never was. I'm sure none of you legends in your own mind ever got acne, gained weight, got glasses, had to climb back to the top when your whole life was scripted when you were growing up. The sad thing is that his parents spent the hundreds of thousands and possibly millions he made. He is no different than almost all child actors. The idea that Leo was brought in because he was a geek is ridiculous. The show jumped the shark as soon as mike and carol got out of highscool.

Anonymous said...

Am I the only one who thought he was really hot in the last seasons of Growing Pains?

Anonymous said...

this blog..is disgusting...with idiot's posting.....where's the MODERATOR on this site ??
I'd call this a brainless bloggers site !!!

I loved Jeremy on the show and think he is very talented and should be back on TV....

Anonymous said...

get a life people...Jeremy never worked at McDonald's. His accountant was the same one involved in the Bruce McNall scandal(Kings Owner)... also Ernest Borgnines accountant. They all were prosecuted. and yes, the accountant got jeremy in so much trouble with the IRS that is cost jeremy 1/3 of his fortune just untangling the mess legally....what else can I clear up for you...oh year, Kirk Cameron was also broke and was taken advantage of by a crooked accountant. He is a Christian, was a normal teen with acne..went to high school, was a 1st string doubles player on the tennis team and did normal things normal teens do. you people who spend time here bashing him obviously have very low self esteem...you have to tear him down to feel good about your oh so pathetic selves.

Anonymous said...

Jeremy Miller is a spokesman for the Start Fresh Recovery clinic in Santa Ana, California, which helped him recover from decades of alcoholism.

Anonymous said...

Let me get this strait, people are saying being a spokesman for a rehab clinic is a good thing? Yeah folks, about that...

Roger said...

I think Jeremy was still cute with his longer hair in the teenage pictures but that's just me lol. You guys are being kind of hard on him. A lot of child actors lose their careers and unfortunately a lot of their money.

tomasiepants said...

I watched the Dickey Roberts movie and had to google Jeremy. I remember him. Totally surprised me how many people take time to post negative feedback on actors like Jeremy. Why are people "caring" so-hard about a guy who is supposedly "washed up?" Kind of an odd website. You guys have fun judging others while I go burp my worm to porn on the net.

Unknown said...

Very well said. Everyone is human just trying to make it. I believe he can do anything and has tried to get back on that horse. People are quick to judge. No one knows what's to come in life. We just smile.

Anonymous said...

Yes, life is tough, and we're all scared. Putting down others does not uplift anyone.
I never cared for that show, but I am glad to call Mr. Cameron and Mr. Miller my Christian brothers.

Unknown said...

I always thought that Jeremy Miller was gay.

Anonymous said...

I, as a female, never thought Jeremy Miller was "cute", even when he started out with the series. His hair style always looked weird for a young kid, and as he grew up, he looked weird. I enjoyed the show off and on, had no other choice that late at nite. I was really turned off when the mom and dad had another child, at their age!! The little girl didn't seem to fit in, and was sassy. I could tell the show was going down hill when they had a child to try to upgrade it. :(