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Maurice Costello was an American actor, director, and writer. He was born on February 22, 1877 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began his career in vaudeville and made his Broadway debut in 1902. He went on to appear in over 100 films between 1909 and 1934. He was one of the first stars of the silent film era and was known for his roles in films such as The Perils of Pauline (1914), The Exploits of Elaine (1914), and The Iron Claw (1916). He was also a successful director, writing and directing films such as The Great Adventure (1917) and The Great Romance (1918). He was married to actress Mae Costello and had two children. He died on October 11, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. Maurice Costello's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. He earned his wealth through his successful career in acting, directing, and writing. He was one of the most popular stars of the silent film era and was known for his roles in films such as The Perils of Pauline (1914), The Exploits of Elaine (1914), and The Iron Claw (1916). He was also a successful director, writing and directing films such as The Great Adventure (1917) and The Great Romance (1918).

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Occupation actor,director,writer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 22 February, 1877
Birthday 22 February
Birthplace Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death 28 October, 1950
Died Place Hollywood, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Maurice Costello Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Maurice Costello height is 5' 10" (1.78 m) .

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Height 5' 10" (1.78 m)
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Who Is Maurice Costello's Wife?

His wife is Ruth Reeves (8 August 1939 - 1941) ( divorced), Mae Costello (8 June 1902 - 1927) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Ruth Reeves (8 August 1939 - 1941) ( divorced), Mae Costello (8 June 1902 - 1927) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Maurice Costello Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Maurice Costello worth at the age of 73 years old? Maurice Costello’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Maurice Costello's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Tin Pan Alley (1940)$12 .50/day

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1939

In 1939 his financial situation was so dire that he sued his daughters Dolores Costello and Helene Costello for support.

1922

Shares his birthday, 22nd February, with his great-grandaughter Drew Barrymore

1915

He was an actor and director, known for The Man Who Couldn't Beat God (1915), The Golden Pathway (1913) and Iron and Steel (1914). He was married to Ruth Reeves and Mae Costello.

1909

Discovered Moe Howard, later of The Three Stooges. Twelve-year-old Moe, who was hoping to get into movies, would hang around the American Vitagraph studio and run errands for the actors and crew. Costello was impressed with Moe because he didn't charge extra to run errands. He invited Moe into the studio. Moe, under the name Harry Howard, appeared in several Vitagraph dramas and comedies that summer. [1909]

1894

Made his stage debut in 1894 as an Irish comedian in vaudeville.

1877

Maurice Costello was born on February 22, 1877 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

1852

Parents were Thomas Costello (born 1852) and Ellen Fitzgerald (born 1853).