Mike Stoller
Known for Sound · 10 credits
- Born
- 1933-03-13
- Died
- 2021-03-22
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York
- Also known as
- Michael Stoller · Leiber and Stoller
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.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (7)
Jailhouse Rock
1957
as Piano Player (uncredited)
Harlem to Hollywood
2019
as Self
Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound
1982
as Self
Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood
1993
as Self
Tom Dowd & The Language of Music
2004
as Self
Phil Spector: He's a Rebel
1982
Big Mama Thornton: I Can’t Be Anyone But Me
2025
About Mike Stoller
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… With 10 credits spanning from 1957 to 2025, Mike Stoller has appeared in 7 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Mike Stoller Movies
- Jailhouse Rock (1957) — as Piano Player (uncredited)
- Harlem to Hollywood (2019) — as Self
- Girl Groups: The Story of a Sound (1982) — as Self
- Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood (1993) — as Self
- Tom Dowd & The Language of Music (2004) — as Self
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