Erich von Stroheim profile
Actor profile

Erich von Stroheim

22nd September 1885 Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria] Acting

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.

78 Movies 1 TV Shows 79 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Napoleon 25th March 1955 as Ludwig van Beethoven
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Unnatural 22nd October 1952 as Jacob ten Brinken
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Threats 11th January 1940 as Le professeur Hoffman
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Alibi 22nd December 1937 as Professor Winckler
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Greed 4th December 1924 as Balloon Vendor (uncredited)
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For France 17th September 1917 as Minor Role (uncredited)
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Panthea 7th January 1917 as Lieutenant
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Ghosts 31st May 1915 as School Clerk