Obituary of Mauritz Stiller

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Mauritz Stiller

Mauritz Stiller (born July 17, 1883 in Helsinki, Finland) was a film director, screenwriter, and film actor who was best known for discovering Greta Garbo and introducing her to the Hollywood crowd. He was also known for directing the 1920 romance/comedy film, “Erotikon.” Mauritz died on November 18, 1928 and his death was because of pleurisy. He died young at age 45.

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Mauritz Stiller Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Stiller, Mauritz
    • Common Name: Mauritz Stiller
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Helsinki, Finland
    • Birth Date: July 17, 1883
    • Age: 45 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Mosje, Moshe,
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1912-1928
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: Swedish
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

    Mauritz's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Moshe Stiller
    • Father:
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Death Notice:

  • Date: November 18 1928 at age 45
  • Place: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Cause of Death: Lung disease (pleurisy)
  • Interment: Buried at the Norra begravningsplatsen in Stockholm, Sweden

Category Tags:

Film DirectorScreenwriter Film Actor Swedish Born on July 17th Born in 1883 Died in 1928 Died at age 45 Died from Lung disease

Mauritz's Notable Roles:

  • Erotikon

Quotable Quotes:

"Mister Stiller's impactful contributions to the world of cinema will be remembered by a few of his biggest fans, as his legacy continues to inspire and influence generations to come. (V)"

"Mauritz Stiller had a successful professional life as a pioneering director in the Swedish film industry, but his career was tragically cut short due to illness. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-26 12:07:52
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