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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.
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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
TV ShowHollywood
MovieBen-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
MovieGreed
MovieHe Who Gets Slapped
MovieGene Kelly: An American in Hollywood
MovieRat Pack
MovieShowbiz Goes to War
MovieJames Stewart: A Wonderful Life
MovieActors and Sin
MovieThe First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies
MovieI Take This Woman
MovieExcuse Me
MovieStardust: The Bette Davis Story
Movie1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
MovieLovely Mary
MovieJudy Garland: By Myself
MovieHollywood: The Dream Factory
MovieSid & Judy
MovieHabit
MovieChecking Out: Grand Hotel
MovieHer Kingdom of Dreams
MovieHearts Aflame
MovieDetectives
MovieSo This Is Marriage?