Famous People with Name Mauritz

Mauritz Stiller            Origin/Culture/Country: Finnish

Mauritz Stiller: was a Finnish Jewish actor, screenwriter and influential silent film director. Mostly active in Sweden.By 1912 Stiller had become involved with Sweden's rapidly developing silent film industry. He began by writing scripts, plus acting and directing in short films but within a few years gave up on acting to devote his time to writing and directing. He was soon directing feature-length productions and his 1918 effort Thomas Graals bästa barn (Thomas Graal's First Child) with Victor Sjöström in the leading role, received much acclaim. By 1920, having directed more than thirty-five films including Herr Arnes pengar (Sir Arne's Treasure), Stiller was a leading figure in Swedish filmmaking.

Mauritz Olof Andersson            Origin/Culture/Country: Swedish

Mauritz Olof Andersson: was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Mauritz Brännström            Origin/Culture/Country: Swedish

Mauritz Brännström: was a Swedish cross-country skier who competed in the late 1930s through the 1950s. Brännström also finished 2nd in the 50 km at the 1941 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, which had taken place in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. The event was later declared a

Mauritz Christiaan Willem Egmond "Mosey" Van Buure            Origin/Culture/Country: African

Mauritz Christiaan Willem Egmond "Mosey" Van Buure: was a South African international rugby union player who played as a wing. Born in Burgersdorp, he attended Diocesan College before playing provincial rugby for Western Province. He made his only international appearance for South Africa in their first ev