Merta Sterling (June 13, 1883 – March 14, 1944) was an American film actress of the silent era who predominantly appeared in comedic roles.[1][2] She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1927. She was born Manitowoc, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood, California.
Merta Sterling | |
|---|---|
Sterling in 1917 | |
| Born | (1883-06-13)June 13, 1883 Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA |
| Died | March 14, 1944(1944-03-14) (aged 60) Hollywood, California, USA |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1914-1927 |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Lonesome Luke, Lawyer | Short | |
| 1917 | Fat and Furious | Merta | |
| 1918 | Clean Sweep | The Lady Barber | Short |
| 1918 | The King of the Kitchen | Short | |
| 1919 | The Janitor | Hefty Hilda | |
| 1919 | The Sage-Brush League | ||
| 1920 | Up in Mary's Attic | Lena Gerst | |
| 1923 | The Handy Man | The cook | Short |
| 1923 | Scorching Sands | Short | |
| 1924 | Darwin Was Right | Liza | |
| 1924 | Women First | Mandy Lee | |
| 1924 | The Star Dust Trail | The Maid | |
| 1927 | Paid to Love | Maid |
This article about a United States film actor born in the 1880s is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |