Dennis Miller

American standup comic, talk show host, commentator, and actor Dennis Miller first rose to national attention as a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the mid-'80s. His acerbic take on politics as host of "Weekend Update" was a key component of SNL's lineup during that period, and he was able to propel his distinctive style into a lengthy career that included a number of popular standup specials, film and television roles, and most visibly, the opportunity to host his own news talk shows -- one of which, HBO's Dennis Miller Live, earned five Emmy Awards during its eight-year...