Erich von Stroheim

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 uncompromising vision, which led to some of his films being heavily edited against his wishes.

Most Known For

Spécial cinéma

as Self (archive footage)

Greed

as Balloon Vendor (uncredited)

Sunset Boulevard

as Max von Mayerling

Napoleon

as Ludwig van Beethoven

Thunder Over Paris

as Korlick

The North Star

as Dr. von Harden

Grand Illusion

as Le capitaine von Rauffenstein

The World Will Shake

as Emil Lasser / Monsieur Frank

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

as Second Pharisee (uncredited)

Five Graves to Cairo

as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Souls for Sale

as Self - Celebrity Director

The Unbeliever

as Herr Lieutenant Kurt von Schnieditz

The Great Flamarion

as The Great Flamarion

So Ends Our Night

as Brenner

The Lady and the Monster

as Prof. Franz Mueller

Personal Column

as Pears, l'ex-couturier

Foolish Wives

as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin

The Legend of Rudolph Valentino

as Self (archive footage)

Boys' School

as Walter, le professeur d'anglais

Garbo, by Joan Crawford

as Self (archive footage)