Mauritz Stiller
📍Born in Helsinki, Finland
Biography
Mauritz Stiller (Moshe Stiller) was a Finnish-Swedish film director, actor and writer, probably best known for discovering Greta Garbo and bringing her to America. With Victor Sjöström he created the production company AB Svensk Filminspelning in 1922. Stiller was a major force in the international film industry and recognized for his refined narrator structure with different fictional levels. He produced some 50 feature films between 1912-1928. After frequent disagreements with studio executives at MGM and Paramount, Stiller returned to Sweden, where he died soon afterwards. Stiller's contribution to the motion picture industry has since been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1713 Vine Street.
Known For
The Gardener
as Passageraren på utflyktsbåten
Prejudice and Pride: Swedish Film Queer
as Self (archive footage)
The Divine Garbo
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
When Mother in Law Rules
as Elias
The Tyrannical Fiancé
The Springtime of Life
as Lieutenant Plein
The Wings
as Director
Stiller, Garbo & jag
as (archive footage)
Mother and Daughter
Stars of the Silver Screen - Greta Garbo
as Self (archive footage)
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
July 17, 1883
Place of Birth
Helsinki, Finland
Department
Directing
Popularity
0.7
📊 Career Stats
10
Acting Roles
76
Crew Roles
10
Movies
0
TV Shows