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What Is T.J. Miller’s Net Worth?
T.J. Miller, an American actor, stand-up comedian, and voice artist, has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry. His diverse roles in film, television, and voice acting have contributed to his financial standing. T.J. Miller’s net worth is estimated to be around $11 million as of 2025. This financial figure is a culmination of his earnings from various ventures, including acting roles in blockbuster movies, television series, stand-up comedy performances, and voice acting roles in animated films.
Early Career and Breakthrough Roles
Born Todd Joseph Miller on June 4, 1981, in Denver, Colorado, T.J. Miller’s journey into the entertainment world began during his high school years, where he developed an interest in drama. He further honed his skills at George Washington University, earning a B.A. in psychology with a concentration in situation theory and social influence. During his college years, he joined a student comedy group and studied the circus arts in Paris, and attended the British American Drama Academy in London, studying Shakespeare for a summer. These experiences laid the foundation for his career in comedy and acting.
Miller’s first significant foray into the entertainment industry was in stand-up comedy. He initially toured with The Second City for two years. He then started to get small roles on television, including Chelsea Lately and Carpoolers. His breakthrough role came in 2008 with the release of “Cloverfield,” where he played the character holding the video camera throughout the movie, which meant that his voice was heard almost constantly by the audience. “Cloverfield” generated over $172 million with a $25 million budget.
Film and Television Successes
In 2009, Miller was cast in “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard,” which was followed by an appearance in Mike Judge’s film “Extract.” 2010 marked a significant turning point in Miller’s career as he landed a starring role in “She’s Out of My League” and a notable role in “Get Him to the Greek”. In the same year, Miller also voiced the character ‘Tuffnut’ in the animated film “How to Train Your Dragon,” which was nominated for an Oscar and earned almost $495 million on a $165 million budget. He reprised his role as Tuffnut in “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” which grossed nearly $622 million against a $145 million budget. Miller’s other voice acting roles in 2010 include “Gulliver’s Travels” and “Yogi Bear.” These films collectively contributed to his financial growth.
Miller also continued performing stand-up comedy on talk shows like “Conan,” and later released a stand-up special on Comedy Central called “No Real Reason,” followed by a comedy album titled “Mash Up Audiofile”. His film career continued to flourish with appearances in movies such as “Our Idiot Brother” and “Rock of Ages.”
In 2014, T.J. Miller secured a role in “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” which was another box office success. He also gained recognition for his role in the critically acclaimed TV show “Silicon Valley,” for which he received the Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. That same year, Miller voiced the character Fred in the animated film “Big Hero 6.”
Recent Projects and Roles
Miller continued his voice acting career, lending his voice to films such as “The Emoji Movie”. He also gained recognition for playing ‘Weasel’ in the “Deadpool” films, and also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One”. These projects have further solidified his financial standing and added to T.J. Miller’s net worth.
Controversies
Throughout his career, T.J. Miller has faced a number of controversies. In 2016, he was arrested for allegedly assaulting an Uber driver in Los Angeles, which was later settled for an undisclosed amount. In 2017, he was accused of sexual assault by a former student. Miller denied the allegations. In 2018, Miller was arrested on federal charges for making a false bomb threat while on an Amtrak train. He made a plea deal and the charges were dropped. In 2018, Miller’s former co-star Alice Wetterlund accused him of creating a toxic environment on the set of “Silicon Valley.”
