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.
Born
Sep 22, 1885
Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Died
May 12, 1957
Known For
Acting
Movies
78 acting
50 crew
Popularity
1.3
Known For
Sunset Boulevard
1950
as Max von Mayerling
Greed
1924
as Balloon Vendor (uncredited)
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
1916
as Second Pharisee (uncredited)
Grand Illusion
1937
as Captain von Rauffenstein
Five Graves to Cairo
1943
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
Foolish Wives
1922
as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
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