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Victor Miller is an American writer primarily known for his contributions to film and television. He is most famous for scripting the original "Friday the 13th" film, which launched a successful horror franchise. Although he was not involved in the subsequent films, Miller is credited with conceiving the iconic characters of Jason Voorhees, his mother Pamela Voorhees, and the protagonist Alice Hardy. His career also includes significant work on numerous daytime soap operas, earning him multiple Daytime Emmy Awards. Miller's early life involved studies in creative writing and early career experiences in advertising and theater, laying a foundation for his diverse writing endeavors.

Victor Miller's most prominent film credit is the original "Friday the 13th" (1980), a low-budget success that became the foundation for a highly profitable horror series. Miller, however, only participated in the first installment, stating his disapproval of the sequels' direction where Jason Voorhees, rather than his mother, became the primary antagonist. This creative divergence led to a legal battle for the rights to the original film, which Miller ultimately won, establishing his independent contractor status for the screenplay. Beyond "Friday the 13th," Miller adapted two novels into films: Mary Higgins Clark's "A Stranger Is Watching" and Scott O'Dell's "The Black Pearl." He has also contributed to more recent horror films like "Rock Paper Dead" and "Eden Falls."

A significant portion of Victor Miller's career has been dedicated to writing for popular daytime television dramas. He has served as an associate head writer for influential series such as "Guiding Light," "One Life to Live," "Another World," and "All My Children." His contributions to these long-running shows have been recognized with numerous accolades. Miller has received three Daytime Emmy Awards for his writing, alongside multiple nominations. He has also garnered nominations for Writers Guild of America Awards for his work on "All My Children" and "Guiding Light."

Before and during his television career, Victor Miller authored several books. He wrote a series of novels based on the television character Kojak, published in the mid-1970s. His other published works span various genres, including novels like "Fernanda," "Hide The Children," and "Angel's Blood," as well as non-fiction books such as "Giving In To Get Your Way: The attack-tics system for winning your everyday battles," which was later reissued as "Aikido In Everyday Life" with co-author Terry Dobson. Miller's educational background includes attending Milton Academy and Yale, where he focused on creative writing, and he also participated in Herbert Berghof's playwriting class in New York City.