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Erich von Stroheim

Acting

Erich von Stroheim

Born
1885-09-22 · Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Died
1957-05-12
Filmography
92 titles on TMDB
About Erich von Stroheim

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.

Backdrop from Sunset Boulevard

Films & television

90 titles

Max von Mayerling

Captain von Rauffenstein

Second Pharisee (uncredited) · Assistant Production Manager

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Balloon Vendor (uncredited) · Director · Screenplay · Production Design · Art Direction

Ludwig van Beethoven

Director · Scenario Writer · Writer

Captain von Rauffenstein (archive footage)

Walter, le professeur d'anglais

Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin · Director · Writer · Scenario Writer

Director · Original Story · Producer

Director · Writer

Costume Design · Director

Peter · Technical Advisor · Assistant Director

Self (archive footage)

Self - Celebrity Director

Lt. Erich von Steuben · Director · Screenplay · Story · Producer · Editor · Art Direction

Herr Lieutenant Kurt von Schnieditz

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