Motion Picture Director, Actor, Author. He was a pioneer in Hollywood's film industry. Known for his musicals and light comedies, he wrote 4 screenplays, producer of 9 films. In 1920, he directed his first feature, "The Kentucky General." In 1933, he had a role in "Sons of the Desert," a comedy that is considered by many to be Laurel and Hardy's best feature film. Seiter also acted in 118 films including "Roberta," "Dimples," "Stowaway," "You Were Never Lovelier," "One Touch of Venus," and "Lover Come Back." From 1915 in silent movies, he worked as a stunt double and bit player, quickly graduating to directing comedy shorts and advancing to features in the 1920s. In 1938, he directed the Marx Brothers in "Room Service." In 1954, he moved from film to television. In 1956, he was nominated by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television for his 1951 episode "The Night of the Big Swamp" on Schlitz Playhouse. He also received nominations for best film in two film festivals. In February of 1960, he received a Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, located at 6240 Hollywood Blvd. and retired that year. He died from a heart attack and was buried next to his second wife.
Motion Picture Director, Actor, Author. He was a pioneer in Hollywood's film industry. Known for his musicals and light comedies, he wrote 4 screenplays, producer of 9 films. In 1920, he directed his first feature, "The Kentucky General." In 1933, he had a role in "Sons of the Desert," a comedy that is considered by many to be Laurel and Hardy's best feature film. Seiter also acted in 118 films including "Roberta," "Dimples," "Stowaway," "You Were Never Lovelier," "One Touch of Venus," and "Lover Come Back." From 1915 in silent movies, he worked as a stunt double and bit player, quickly graduating to directing comedy shorts and advancing to features in the 1920s. In 1938, he directed the Marx Brothers in "Room Service." In 1954, he moved from film to television. In 1956, he was nominated by the Directors Guild of America (DGA) for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television for his 1951 episode "The Night of the Big Swamp" on Schlitz Playhouse. He also received nominations for best film in two film festivals. In February of 1960, he received a Star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, located at 6240 Hollywood Blvd. and retired that year. He died from a heart attack and was buried next to his second wife.
Bio by: Linda Davis
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