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Mauritz Stiller was born on July 17, 1883 in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. Mauritz Stiller was a film director, screenwriter and actor. Death is recorded on November 18, 1928, at the age of 45. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Mauritz Stiller occupies a fascinating spot in film history, remembered less for his own pictures than for the star he gave the world. Discovering Greta Garbo and shepherding her to Hollywood is a legacy most directors would envy, yet it almost overshadows his real achievement as a pioneer of Swedish silent cinema. Writing and directing prolifically from 1912, he helped invent a national film language from scratch. I'm always struck by talent scouts whose gift is recognizing genius in others, a different brilliance than creating it. Dying at forty-five, he left early, but his fingerprints on early cinema remain unmistakable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mauritz Stiller
- Name (Japanese)
- マウリッツ・スティッレル
- Reading
- まうりっつ・すてぃっれる
- Born
- July 17, 1883 – November 18, 1928
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Mauritz Stiller born?
Born July 17, 1883.
When did Mauritz Stiller die?
Died November 18, 1928, aged 45.
Where was Mauritz Stiller from?
Mauritz Stiller was from Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
What did Mauritz Stiller do?
Mauritz Stiller worked as film director, screenwriter, actor.
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