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Erich von Stroheim

Acting · Died aged 71

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TMDB ID
8630 ↗
Born
1885-09-22
Died
1957-05-12
Age at death
71
Place of birth
Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Known for
Acting

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.

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Filmography

Acting80
Directing19
Writing13
Producing5
Art4
Crew3
Costume and makeup2
Editing1