Howard Maurer

Howard Maurer is an actor, musician, composer and performer, best known for his musical and comedy revues in Las Vegas and his roles in the "Ilsa" film franchise. Born in New York City, Howard Maurer began playing piano at parties at the age of 14. His skills as a pianist soon led to him leading bands at weddings and conventions. After graduating from college and having served in the army, he traveled the world with his brother, performing as musical act, "The Brothers Cain". Upon his return to the U. S. , he settled down in LA whilst performing at many of the show rooms in Las Vegas before eventually relocating there permanently. During his long career, Maurer has performed as a pianist, vocalist and band leader at many of the Las Vegas hotels and show rooms such as The Riviera, Flamingo and Caesar's Palace. He also found success as a composer, both locally and internationally, with "Mandom, Lovers of the World" and "Peppers Little People". In 1975, Maurer was hired to run the new Aladdin Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Whilst working as a musician, Maurer starred in numerous films - his first being Ilsa: She Wolf of the SS (1975), followed by its sequels, which also starred his wife Dyanne Thorne as the titular character.