Erie, PA, April 16, 2008 --(
PR.com)-- Veteran Hollywood actor Kenny Miller has confirmed that he will be appearing as a special guest at the 2008 Eerie Horror Film Festival and Expo this October in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Miller, best known to horror and science fiction fans for his roles in the 1950’s cult films “I Was A Teenage Werewolf” (with Michael Landon) and “Attack of the Puppet People,” also appeared in such Hollywood classics as “East of Eden” with James Dean, Orson Welle’s “Touch of Evil” and Cecil B. DeMille’s production of “The Bucanneer” with Charlton Heston.
Throughout his career, which now spans six decades, Miller has worked with a literal who’s who of Hollywood, including Paul Newman, Yul Brynner and “Psycho” star, Janet Leigh.
In the early 1960s he had one of the largest teen fan clubs in America and spent his free time partying with some of entertainment's biggest names, including Elvis Presley, Burt Reynolds and Connie Stevens.
“I’m really looking forward to appearing at the Eerie Horror Film Festival” said Miller. “I’ve heard nothing but great things about it from all of the actors I know who have been guests there.”
Miller said that he’s also looking forward to meeting with attendees of the Festival in October.
“I love being able to meet the fans on a one to one basis and to discuss the films I’ve been in and the other actors I’ve been fortunate to work with.” He adds that he also “loves horror movies.”
Born on October 15, 1931 in Springfield, Ohio, Kenny Miller, the son of a minister, broke quietly into show biz behind the backs of his parents, and relocated to California after the death of his father.
Early in his career Kenny played a singer and dancer in many teen rock 'n roll films.
Miller's long list of credits include numerous guest appearances on a many television programs throughout the years, from American Bandstand to a reoccurring role on the ABC series B. L. Stryker, which won him the Crystal Reel Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kenny has written an autobiography, which he collaborated with Donald Vaughan. The first edition, which is now out of print, was titled Kenny Miller: Surviving Teenage Werewolves, Puppet People and Hollywood.
A new updated and expanded version titled Hollywood Inside & Out: The Kenny Miller Story is now available.
The 2008 Eerie Horror Film Festival & Expo takes place at the historic Warner Theater in Erie, Pennsylvania, October 9 – 12 and features four days of film screenings, celebrity guests, vendors and workshops.
Visit the official Eerie Horror Film Festival website for more information: www.eeriehorrorfest.com
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