Maurice Moscovitch

Maurice Moscovitch

Deceased · Born: Nov 23, 1871 · Died: Jun 18, 1940

Personal Details

BornNov 23, 1871 Odessa, Kherson Governorate, Russian Empire [now Ukraine]

Biography

Maurice Moscovitch, a talented thespian, entered this world on November 23, 1871, in the vibrant city of Odessa, situated within the Kherson Governorate of the Russian Empire, a region that is now part of the independent nation of Ukraine.

As an accomplished actor, Moscovitch's impressive repertoire of roles includes appearances in notable films such as the iconic 1940 production, The Great Dictator, the 1937 drama, Make Way for Tomorrow, and the 1939 romantic comedy, Love Affair.

Tragically, his life was cut short on June 18, 1940, in the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles, California, United States, leaving behind a legacy that continues to be celebrated by film enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Career

1940
The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator as Mr. Jaeckel
South to Karanga
South to Karanga as Paul Stacco
1939
In Name Only
In Name Only as Dr. Muller
Susannah of the Mounties
Susannah of the Mounties as Chief Big Eagle
Rio
Rio as Old Convict
Love Affair
Love Affair as Maurice Cobert
1938
Suez
Suez as Mohammed Ali
Gateway
Gateway as Grandpa Hlawek
1937
Lancer Spy
Lancer Spy as Gen. Von Meinhardt
1936
Winterset
Winterset as Esdras