Arthur Charles Miller, a renowned American cinematographer, was born on July 8, 1895, in Roslyn, New York.
Miller's career in the film industry began at the tender age of 13, when he started working as an assistant to the esteemed filmmaker Fred J. Balshofer. This partnership would last a lifetime, and in 1967, they co-authored the book "One Reel a Week," which chronicled the early days of filmmaking.
In 1909, Miller was already working in New York City as an assistant cameraman for the New York Motion Picture Corporation. He eventually joined Pathé Frères and, at the age of 19, took on the role of cinematographer for the 1914 adventure serial "The Perils of Pauline."
Miller's tenure at Paramount spanned from the late teens to the 1920s, and in 1932, he signed a long-term contract with Fox Film Corporation.
Throughout his illustrious career, Miller was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Cinematography a staggering seven times. He took home the award three times, in 1942 for "How Green Was My Valley," 1944 for "The Song of Bernadette," and 1947 for "Anna and the King of Siam."
After retiring from active filmmaking in 1951, Miller remained involved in the industry, serving as the president of the American Society of Cinematographers.
Arthur Miller passed away on July 13, 1970, in Los Angeles, California, and was laid to rest in the Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery.
