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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Sunset Boulevard
as Max von Mayerling
1950
Grand Illusion
as Le capitaine von Rauffenstein
1937
Unnatural
as Jacob ten Brinken
1952
The Great Flamarion
as The Great Flamarion
1945
Foolish Wives
as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
1922
Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12
as Self
1922
The Wedding March
as Nicki / Prince Nickolas
1928
Five Graves to Cairo
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
1943
The Honeymoon
as Prince Nicki
1929
Personal Column
as Pears, l'ex-couturier
1939
Boys' School
as Walter, le professeur d'anglais
1938
The Mask of Diijon
as Diijon
1946
The North Star
as Dr. von Harden
1943
Alibi
as Professor Winckler
1937
Portrait of a Murderer
as Eric
1949
Blind Husbands
as Lt. Erich von Steuben
1919
La Vie des artistes
as Self
1938
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
as Self (archive footage)
1961
The Lost Squadron
as Arthur von Furst
1932
Three Faces East
as Valdar / Schiller / Blecher
1930
