Joe May

Joe May

Known For

Directing

Born

November 7, 1880

Died

April 29, 1954 (aged 73)

Birthplace

Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

Biography

Joe May, born Julius Otto Mandl, was a film director, screenwriter and producer. He was one of the pioneers of German cinema. In 1902 he married the actress Mia May, born Hermine Pfleger, and adapted her stage name as his. The same year their daughter Eva (1902-24) was born. In 1933 the family emigrated to USA.