Gilbert Heron Miller (July 3, 1884 - January 2, 1969) was an American theatrical producer.Born in New York City, he was the son of English-born theatrical producer Henry Miller (1859–1926) and Bijou Heron, a former child actress. Raised and educated in Europe, he returned home to follow in his father's footsteps and became a highly successful Broadway producer. Miller served as director of the League of New York Theatres as well as an officer of the Actors Fund. He also managed the St James's Theatre in London.Nominated three times, Gilbert Miller won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1950 for his production of "The Cocktail Party." In 1965, he was given a Special Tony Award "for having produced 88 plays and musicals and for his perseverance which has helped to keep New York and theatre alive."Gilbert Miller died in 1969 and was interred in the Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York.
Won two Tony Awards: in 1950, as Best Producer (Dramatic) for "The Cocktail Party;" and in 1965, a Special Tony Award "for having produced 88 plays and musicals and for his perseverance which has helped to keep New York and theatre alive." He was also nominated for two other Tony Awards: in 1958, as producer with The Playwrights Company of Best Play nominee "The Rope Dancers;" and in 1962 as producer, with collaborators Roger L. Stevens and Frederick Brisson of Best Play nominee "The Caretaker."
Miscellaneous
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Honeymoon Machine
1961
stage presenter
Perfect Strangers
1950
drama producer
Cynthia
1947
presenter
Tonight and Every Night
1945
stage producer
The Firebird
1934
producer: New York stage play
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
A.N.T.A. Album of 1955
1955
TV Movie producer
Ladies in Retirement
1941
produced in association with
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
1938
producer - uncredited
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Lady Is Willing
1934
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Main Street to Broadway
1953
Gilbert Miller - Theatre Guild Member (uncredited)
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Ed Sullivan Show
1952
TV Series
Himself
Known for movies
Ladies in Retirement (1941) as Producer
Tonight and Every Night (1945) as Miscellaneous Crew
The Lady Is Willing (1934) as Director
The Honeymoon Machine (1961) as Miscellaneous Crew
$8 Million
