| Merta Sterling | |
| Birth Date: | June 13, 1883 |
| Birth Place: | Manitowoc, Wisconsin, US |
| Death Place: | Hollywood, California, US |
| Yearsactive: | 1914–1927 |
| Other Names: | Myrta Sterling Myrtle Sterling |
| Occupation: | Actress |
Merta Sterling (June 13, 1883 - March 14, 1944) was an American film actress of the silent era who predominantly appeared in comedic roles.[1] [2] She appeared in more than 60 films between 1914 and 1927. She was born Manitowoc, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood, California.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Lonesome Luke, Lawyer | Short | ||
| 1917 | Fat and Furious | Merta | ||
| 1918 | Clean Sweep | The Lady Barber | Short | |
| 1918 | The King of the Kitchen | Short | ||
| 1919 | The Janitor | Hefty Hilda | ||
| 1919 | The Sage-Brush League | |||
| 1920 | Up in Mary's Attic | Lena Gerst | ||
| 1923 | The Handy Man | The cook | Short | |
| 1923 | Scorching Sands | Short | ||
| 1924 | Darwin Was Right | Liza | ||
| 1924 | Women First | Mandy Lee | ||
| 1924 | The Star Dust Trail | The Maid | ||
| 1927 | Paid to Love | Maid |