This week on the Here’s What We Know, buckle up for a conversation filled with laughter, quirky stories, and a surprising amount of heart! We’re thrilled to welcome T.J. Miller—a comedian, actor, and voice you’ll recognize from Deadpool, Silicon Valley, and How to Train Your Dragon. T.J. is here to share his refreshingly down-to-earth approach to comedy, life, and everything in between.
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In this Episode:
- Learn why his website is humorously named tjmillerdoesnothaveawebsite.com, a playful nod to the early 2000s domain craze.
- Discover the quirky backstory of T.J.’s cowboy baseball hat, inspired by a friend’s bold character transformation that brings plenty of laughs.
- Get to know his unique perspective on performing in tech-heavy places like San Jose, where he shares how the Bay Area audience has shifted post-pandemic but still appreciates his signature comedy.
- Uncover T.J.’s approach to comedy, centered around not taking himself too seriously. His live shows are a celebration of authenticity, inviting the audience to laugh with him and at themselves.
- Learn about his personal life, including meeting his wife in college theater and the steadfast support they’ve shared through life’s many twists and turns.
- Discover the charm behind his gruff, recognizable voice that’s landed him memorable roles—and why he thinks audiences are drawn to those “rough around the edges” characters.
- Get to know his love for improv, making each live performance an unforgettable, interactive experience that keeps comedy fresh and engaging.
Quotations:
“I don’t like performing for people who are too self-serious.” ~ T.J. Miller
“My father’s way of sort of showing affection is making fun of someone. So he’ll sort of tease my mother and that’s kind of how, and she knows that means that he loves her and is paying attention to her and thinking about her.” ~ T.J. Miller
“It still blows my mind when people say like, knew, I knew from the voice because I don’t, my voice doesn’t sound different to me.” ~ T.J. Miller
“I think there’s something very American in my voice.” ~ T.J. Miller
“I can wear a mask in the airport and a cap and glass, a regular cap, not a cowboy cap and glasses. And then as soon as I speak, people will be like, I knew it was you.” ~ T.J. Miller
“Wow, I took care of that whole table. That whole family. I made that whole family laugh. And so because of that, like, yeah, I think I did my job.” ~ T.J. Miller
“I feel as though I come off as really friendly because I am ultimately a very kind person.” ~ T.J. Miller
“I’m very happy with my rating as an actor in the sense that there aren’t a lot of bad things about any of my work that’s happened.” ~ T.J. Miller
“We’re all in our screens, androids, and but we’re streaming. Just get out of the house. Put your phone down and come and see a show.” ~ T.J. Miller
Bio:
T.J. Miller is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer known for his unique style of humor and versatility across television, film, and stand-up comedy. With memorable roles in hit films like Deadpool and Cloverfield, and as the voice of characters like Tuffnut in the How to Train Your Dragon series, T.J. brings his quirky, energetic presence to every project. He gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Erlich Bachman on HBO’s Silicon Valley, where his eccentric, over-the-top performance made him a fan favorite. A staple in the comedy world, T.J. continues to tour and bring his boundary-pushing humor to audiences worldwide.
Guest Contact Info:
Website: https://tjmillerdoesnothaveawebsite.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teenagemillionaire/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nottjmiller/
Youtube: @tjmiller