Wentworth Miller's journey from Princeton to Hollywood was marked by persistence and self-discovery. After graduating from Princeton University with an English degree in 1995, Miller moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry1. Initially, he worked behind the scenes, reading scripts and assisting executives at NBC's made-for-TV movie division1.

Despite feeling uncertain about acting after his college experience, Miller eventually decided to give it a try, landing his first guest role on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" in 199823. He faced challenges breaking into the industry, working temp jobs between sporadic acting gigs for several years4. Miller's breakthrough came with his starring role in the 2002 miniseries "Dinotopia," followed by his portrayal of the younger Coleman Silk in "The Human Stain" (2003), which led to his career-defining role in "Prison Break" in 200523.

Wentworth Miller made his screenwriting debut with the psychological thriller "Stoker" (2013), which he initially submitted under the pseudonym Ted Foulke. Miller explained, "I just wanted the scripts to sink or swim on their own."12 The screenplay gained significant attention in Hollywood, landing on the 2010 Black List of best unproduced screenplays.3

Key aspects of Miller's screenwriting debut:

• "Stoker" was directed by Park Chan-wook and starred Mia Wasikowska, Nicole Kidman, and Matthew Goode.3

• Miller described the film as "a horror film, a family drama and a psychological thriller" influenced by Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and Alfred Hitchcock's "Shadow of a Doubt."12

• He also wrote a prequel screenplay titled "Uncle Charlie," further exploring the Stoker family's history.14

• The film received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Park's direction and Miller's screenplay for its atmospheric and mysterious narrative.3

Wentworth Miller has been open about his personal struggles and identity. In 2013, he publicly came out as gay in a letter declining an invitation to the Saint Petersburg International Film Festival, citing Russia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws12. Miller has also been candid about his battles with mental health, revealing he attempted suicide multiple times as a teenager before coming out3. In 2016, he became an ambassador for Active Minds, a mental health charity, and shared his lifelong struggle with depression1.

Miller lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, and holds dual US-UK citizenship12. In 2021, he revealed he had been diagnosed with autism a year prior, describing it as central to his identity and achievements1. Despite his initial reluctance to discuss his personal life, Miller has become an advocate for mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights, using his platform to promote acceptance and understanding4.