Victor Miller (writer)
Victor Miller or Victor B. Miller (b. May 14, 1940) is an American writer for film and television. Perhaps his best known and most acknowledged work is his script for the first Friday the 13th film, the popularity of which spawned a long series of sequels, none of which has his involvement, though he remains credited for creating the characters of Jason Voorhees and his mother.
He has also written for several daytime television series, for which he has won three Daytime Emmy Awards. His television work includes Guiding Light, One Life to Live, Another World, and All My Children. Much of his tenure of several shows has been working under head writer Megan McTavish. Recently he mentored the script for upcoming indie horror movie, "Down The Road." A movie featuring Clint Howard.
[edit] Positions held
- Associate Head Writer: 1984 - 1986, 1987–1989, 1997–2001, July 2003 - July 10, 2006
- Co-Head Writer: January 1989 - March 1989
- Associate Head Writer: 1990 - 1995
- Associate Head Writer: 2001 - 2002
- Associate Head Writer: 1986 - 1987, 1995–1997
- Associate Head Writer: 1982 - 1984
| Preceded by Lorraine Broderick |
Co-Head Writer of All My Children with Lorraine Bandericen January 1989 - March 1989 |
Succeeded by Margaret DePriest |
[edit] Awards and nominations
NOMINATIONS
- (1990, 1999, 2001, 2002 & 2004; Best Writing; All My Children)
- (1994 & 1996; Best Writing; Another World)
- (1983; Best Writing; One Life to Live)
WINS
- (1985, 1988 & 1998; Best Writing; All My Children)
Writers Guild of America Award
WGA NOMINATIONS
- (1989 & 1999 Season; All My Children)
- (1997 Season; Guiding Light)
- (1993-1995 Season; Another World)
WGA WIN
- WIN (1998, 2000, 2001 & 2003 Season; All My Children)
[edit] External links
- Victor Miller at the Internet Movie Database
- 13 Questions with Victor Miller
- Victor Miller's Official Website
- Bay Area SEG Victor Miller is a member of the Bay Area SEG.
