Arthur Miller Writer

Arthur Asher Miller (October 17, 1915 – February 10, 2005) was an American playwright, essayist, and prominent figure in twentieth-century American theatre. Among his plays are All My Sons (1947), Death of a Salesman (1949), The Crucible (1953) and A View from the Bridge (1955, revised 1956). He also wrote the screenplay for the film The Misfits (1961).Miller was often in the public eye, particularly during the late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s. During this time, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama; testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee; and was married to Marilyn Monroe. He received the Prince of Asturias Award in 2002 and Jerusalem Prize in 2003.

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Arthur Miller
Alias (AKA)Miller Arthur Asher
Birth dateOctober 17, 1915
Birth nameArthur Asher Miller
Birth place
New York City , Harlem
Date of deathFebruary 10, 2005
Place of death
Connecticut , Roxbury Connecticut
Education
University of Michigan
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