Background
Wagner, Arthur was born on May 11, 1923 in New York City. Son of Moses and Fanny (Spiro) Wagner.
Wagner, Arthur was born on May 11, 1923 in New York City. Son of Moses and Fanny (Spiro) Wagner.
Bachelor, Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, 1946; Master of Arts, Smith College, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy, Stanford University, 1962.
Department chairman theater, Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, 1956-1965;
professor theater, Tulane University, New Orleans, 1965-1967;
professor, Ohio U., Athens, 1967-1969;
professor, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1969-1972;
department chairman theater, University of California, San Diego, 1972-1977;
professor, head actor training program, University of California, San Diego, 1974-1991. Treasurer League Professional Theatre Training Programs, 1971-1972. Vice president American TheatreAssn., 1976-1978.
President National Theatre Conference, 1978-1981.
Served with United States Army, 1943-1946. Member National Theatre Foundation (president 1978-1981), Horton Plaza Theatre Foundation (president since 1987), Actors Equity Association.
Married Molli Joan Mercer, June 16, 1956. Children: Wayne Louis, Michelle Patrice.