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.

Known For

Sunset Boulevard

as Max von Mayerling

Grand Illusion

as Le capitaine von Rauffenstein

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

as Second Pharisee (uncredited)

Greed

as Balloon Vendor (uncredited)

Five Graves to Cairo

as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel

Foolish Wives

as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin

Boys' School

as Walter, le professeur d'anglais

The Wedding March

as Nicki / Prince Nickolas

Blind Husbands

as Lt. Erich von Steuben

The Great Flamarion

as The Great Flamarion