Rebecca Augusta Miller, Lady Day-Lewis, a renowned American filmmaker and novelist, was born on September 15, 1962. She is widely recognized for her exceptional filmmaking skills, having written and directed several critically acclaimed movies, including Angela (1995),Personal Velocity: Three Portraits (2002),The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005),The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009),and Maggie's Plan (2015).
Miller's impressive body of work has garnered numerous accolades, including the prestigious Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Personal Velocity and the Gotham Independent Film Award for Breakthrough Director for Angela. Her literary talents are equally impressive, as she has also authored novels such as The Private Lives of Pippa Lee and Jacob's Folly.
Born to a family of artists, Miller is the daughter of the celebrated Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller and his third wife, Inge Morath, a renowned Magnum photographer. Her family's artistic pedigree has undoubtedly influenced her creative pursuits, shaping her into the accomplished filmmaker and novelist she is today.