Erich von Stroheim

Erich von Stroheim

Date of Birth:

Sep 22, 1885

Place of Birth:

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.

filmography:

Panthea Panthea

1917

Napoleon Napoleon

1955

Greed Greed

1924

Gibraltar Gibraltar

1938

Ultimatum Ultimatum

1938

Ghosts Ghosts

1915

Threats Threats

1940

Alibi Alibi

1937

Alraune Alraune

1952

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