Miles Purinton

Miles Purinton has been working professionally as an actor since the age of five. As a child actor, he became well-known in the NYC theater scene for his ability to handle darker material. His interest in acting as a child turned into a passion in adulthood, and has pursued training to back up his considerable experience. He has received a BA in drama from Kenyon College, and recently earned his MA from the renowned Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Throughout his career, he has worked with companies such as Second Stage, The New Group, Lincoln Center, Penguin Rep, Drama League, and The Barrow Group, and with directors such as Lars von Trier, Moritz von Stuelpnagel, Sheryl Kaller, Joe Brancato, Evan Yionoulis, David Petrarca, John DeLuca, and Richard Sabellico. With a career spanning film, theatre, television, and radio, Miles was already a member of SAG, AFTRA, and AEA at the age of ten. He has worked with Oscar, Tony, and Emmy winners throughout his career. Standout roles include Jason in Lars von Trier's acclaimed film Dogville, starring roles in world premiere plays by playwrights such as Lainie Robertson and Wendy Kesselman, and the voice of Charlie Brown in the first Peanuts merchandise to be approved by the Schulz estate after Charles Schulz's death.