Erich von Stroheim
Acting
Born September 22, 1885 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Biography
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 uncompromisi…
Known For · 40 titles
Spécial cinéma
Sunset Boulevard
Greed
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Grand Illusion
Napoleon
Alarm in Morocco
Quand Jean devint Renoir
Five Graves to Cairo
Friends and Lovers
The Unbeliever
Morceaux de Cannes
The Crime of Doctor Crespi
The Man You Loved to Hate
The North Star
Midnight... Quai de Bercy
Thunder Over Paris
Storm Over Lisbon
For France
The Great Flamarion
Boys' School
I Was an Adventuress
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
Souls for Sale
The Lady and the Monster
The World Will Shake
The Great Gabbo
Sylvia of the Secret Service
Hearts of the World
Three Faces East
Foolish Wives
So Ends Our Night
The Mask of Diijon
As You Desire Me
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
The Hun Within
Unnatural
Alibi
The Social Secretary
The Lost Squadron