Arthur Miller (1915-2005) Playwright, author. Miller was a prominent figure in theatre, writing dramas that include plays such as All My Sons, Death of a Salesman, The Crucible and A View from the Bridge. He was often in the public eye, particularly during the late 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s, a period during which he testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee, received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and was married to Marilyn Monroe. 7 ¼†x 10 ½†autograph letter signed, personal stationery, May 2, 1956, to “Mr. Beatley.†“…I couldn’t take on play