Quick Facts
Born:
1933-03-13
Birthplace:
New York City, New York
Credits:
10 Total Roles
Mike Stoller
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Biography
Mike Stoller (1933-2021) was an American songwriter and record producer. He was part of the songwriting team Leiber and Stoller, along with Jerry Leiber. Together, they wrote many popular songs in the 1950s and 1960s, including "Hound Dog" (made famous by Elvis Presley), "Jailhouse Rock," "Stand By Me," "Yakety Yak," and "On Broadway."
Stoller was born in New York City and grew up in a musical family. He met Leiber when they were both teenagers and they began writing songs together. Their first hit was "Hard Times" in 1952, recorded by Charles Brown.
In addition to their work as songwriters, Leiber and Stoller also produced many of the records they wrote, including for artists like The Coasters and Ben E. King.
Stoller continued to work in the music industry throughout his life and received many awards for his contributions to music, including induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He passed away on March 22, 2021, at the age of 88.
Stoller was born in New York City and grew up in a musical family. He met Leiber when they were both teenagers and they began writing songs together. Their first hit was "Hard Times" in 1952, recorded by Charles Brown.
In addition to their work as songwriters, Leiber and Stoller also produced many of the records they wrote, including for artists like The Coasters and Ben E. King.
Stoller continued to work in the music industry throughout his life and received many awards for his contributions to music, including induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He passed away on March 22, 2021, at the age of 88.
Known For
Jailhouse Rock
Piano Player (uncredited)
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Self
This Is Pop
Self (archive footage)
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
Self
Soundbreaking
Self
Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
Self
Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound
Self
Phil Spector: He's a Rebel
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | This Is Pop TV | Self (archive footage) |
| 2019 | Harlem to Hollywood MOVIE | Self |
| 2018 | Elvis Presley: The Searcher TV | Self |
| 2016 | Soundbreaking TV | Self |
| 2004 | Tom Dowd & The Language of Music MOVIE | Self |
| 1993 | Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood MOVIE | Self |
| 1982 | Phil Spector: He's a Rebel MOVIE | Self |
| 1982 | Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound MOVIE | Self |
| 1957 | Jailhouse Rock MOVIE | Piano Player (uncredited) |