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Louis B. Mayer

Born Dymer, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire [now Vyshhorod Raion, Kiev Oblast, Ukraine] 25 credits available

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Louis Burt Mayer (born Lazar Meir in the Russian Empire; July 12, 1884 – October 29, 1957) was an American film producer and co-founder of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios (MGM). Under Mayer's management, MGM became the film industry's most prestigious movie studio, accumulating the largest concentration of leading writers, directors and stars in Hollywood. Mayer was one of the founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Louis B. Mayer is known for work in production across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Vårt kronprinspar i Hollywood (1926), Hollywood (1980), Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925), Greed (1924), He Who Gets Slapped (1924), Gene Kelly: An American in Hollywood (2025), Rat Pack (2022), Showbiz Goes to War (1982). The recorded credits span 1916 to 2025, including 24 movies and 1 TV show. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forProduction
Movies24
TV shows1
Active years represented1916–2025
Place of birthDymer, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire [now Vyshhorod Raion, Kiev Oblast, Ukraine]
Died

Also known as

Lazar Meir · Louis Burt Mayer · Louis Mayer · L.B. Mayer · L. B. Mayer · Lazar Mayer · Louis Burton Mayer · Ezemiel Mayer

Known for

25 titles