Character Overview

Tommy's boss and the head of M-Tex Oil. A powerful figure in the oil industry who dies from a heart attack during the first season, leaving Tommy to take over the company.

Biography

Monty Miller was the head of M-Tex Oil and Tommy's boss. He was a powerful figure in the oil industry who understood the complexities of the business. His sudden death from a heart attack during open heart surgery leaves a power vacuum that Tommy must fill.

Personality

Monty was a shrewd businessman who understood both the technical and political aspects of the oil industry. He trusted Tommy's abilities and relied on him to handle the most difficult situations.

Key Relationships

• Tommy Norris (employee)
• Cami Miller (wife)

Character Analysis

Monty Miller represents a crucial element in Taylor Sheridan's exploration of the modern American oil industry. Through Jon Hamm's nuanced performance, the character embodies the complexities and contradictions inherent in this high-stakes world.

The character's role as tommy's boss at m-tex oil provides insight into the various layers of the oil business, from the personal relationships that drive decision-making to the broader economic and environmental implications of the industry.

Behind the Scenes

• Jon Hamm is best known for his role as Don Draper in "Mad Men"
• His character's death sets up major plot developments for Season 2
• The character represents the old guard of the oil industry

Season 1 Appearances

Monty Miller appears as a main character throughout the series, playing a vital role in the unfolding drama of the Texas oil industry.