Maurice Moscovitch

Biography

Maurice Moscovich was a Russian American actor renowned for his roles in Yiddish theatre. Born Morris Maaskov in Odessa, Russia, he emigrated to the US by 1897 and performed for decades, including two Broadway plays in 1930. His final years saw him play supporting roles in 14 films, often portraying wise and friendly old men with Jewish backgrounds. He appeared in notable films like The Great Dictator and Love Affair.