When was Arthur Miller born and where did he grow up?
Arthur Asher Miller was born on the 17th of October 1915 in Harlem, Manhattan. He grew up as the second child of Augusta and Isidore Miller.
Questions about Arthur Miller
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What awards did Arthur Miller win for Death of a Salesman?
Death of a Salesman won three major awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The production ran 742 times at the Morosco Theatre after premiering in 1948.
Why did Arthur Miller write The Crucible play?
Arthur Miller wrote The Crucible as an allegory for the political climate following Elia Kazan's testimony before the House Un-American Activities Committee. He traveled to Salem Massachusetts to research the witch trials of 1692.
How long were Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe married?
Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe divorced five years into their marriage in January 1961. They had been married since 1956 when she accompanied him to his HUAC hearing.
Which countries banned or restricted Arthur Miller works during the Cold War?
His works were banned in the Soviet Union in 1969 because he campaigned for dissident writers. The HUAC denied him a passport to attend the London opening of The Crucible in 1954.
When did Arthur Miller die and what caused his death?
Arthur Miller died on the 10th of February 2005 at age 89 from bladder cancer and heart failure. The University of Michigan opened the Arthur Miller Theatre in March 2007 as the only theater in the world bearing his name.