Maurice Schwartz date of birth:
June 18, 1890
How old was Maurice Schwartz when died?
69
Where was Maurice Schwartz born?
Russian Empire
When did Maurice Schwartz die?
May 10, 1960
What religion is Maurice Schwartz?
Jewish
What is Maurice Schwartz nationality?
American
What is Maurice Schwartz's occupation?
Actor, film director, film producer, theatrical producer, screenwriter and theatre director
Short Biography
Maurice Schwartz, born Avram Moishe Schwartz (June 15, 1889 – May 10, 1960) was a Ukrainian-born theatre and film actor active in the United States. He founded the Yiddish Art Theatre in 1918 in New York City and its associated school. He was its theatrical producer and director. He also worked in Hollywood, mostly in silent films as an actor, but also as a film director, producer and screenwriter.