Erich von Stroheim

8 titles·Since 1922

September 22, 1885 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

Erich von Stroheim (September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957) was a multifaceted Austrian-American actor, director, and writer known for his contributions to cinema during the silent film era. He was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail as a director and for portraying intense, often morally ambiguous characters on screen. Stroheim gained fame for directing and starring in films like "Greed" and "The Merry Widow." His style was marked by elaborate storytelling and a commitment to realism. Stroheim's career was impactful, though often marked by conflicts with studios due to his uncompromising vision, which led to some of his films being heavily edited against his wishes.

Frequently works with

Billy Wilder

2 titles together

Gloria Swanson

2 titles together

Filmography (8)

Sunset Boulevard

1950 · Max von Mayerling

Five Graves to Cairo

1943 · Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Boys' School

1938 · Walter, le professeur d'anglais

Grand Illusion

1937 · Captain von Rauffenstein

Queen Kelly

1929 · Director

Greed

1924 · Director

Foolish Wives

1922 · Director

Foolish Wives

1922 · Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin

September 22, 1885 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

Erich von Stroheim (September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957) was a multifaceted Austrian-American actor, director, and writer known for his contributions to cinema during the silent film era. He was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail as a director and for portraying intense, often morally ambiguous characters on screen. Stroheim gained fame for directing and starring in films like "Greed" and "The Merry Widow." His style was marked by elaborate storytelling and a commitment to realism. Stroheim's career was impactful, though often marked by conflicts with studios due to his uncompromising vision, which led to some of his films being heavily edited against his wishes.