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.

Erich von Stroheim

Acting Born September 22, 1885 – Died May 12, 1957 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.

Known For

Spécial cinéma

Self (archive footage)

Sunset Boulevard

Max von Mayerling

Hollywood

Self (archive footage, uncredited)

Grand Illusion

Captain von Rauffenstein

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

Second Pharisee (uncredited)

Greed

Balloon Vendor (uncredited)

Five Graves to Cairo

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

The North Star

Dr. von Harden

Napoleon

Ludwig van Beethoven

Boys' School

Walter, le professeur d'anglais

Midnight... Quai de Bercy

Le professeur Kieffer

The Mask of Diijon

Diijon