(October 17, 1915–February 10, 2005) was an American playwright and screenwriter. One of the leading figures in 20th-century American theatre, he is considered to be a leading American dramatist and one of the greatest playwrights of the 20th century.
Miller is the author of 16 full-length plays and several screenplays. His best-known works include the plays "All My Sons" (1947), "Death of a Salesman" (1949), "The Crucible" (1953), "A View from the Bridge" (1955), and "After the Fall" (1964).
Miller's plays have been produced in more than 50 countries and translated into more than 20 languages. He received numerous awards for his work, including two Tony Awards, a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
Miller was also active in politics and social issues. He was a member of the Communist Party of the United States from 1944 to 1947 and was later investigated by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). He testified before HUAC in 1956, refusing to name names of other alleged communists, and was eventually blacklisted by the Hollywood film industry.
Miller's work often explores themes of social responsibility, individual conscience, and the conflict between personal freedom and social expectations. His plays have been widely studied and analyzed, and he is considered to be one of the most influential American playwrights of all time.