Acting

Erich von Stroheim

Also Known As: Erich Stroheim, Eric von Stroheim, 에리히 폰 슈트로하임

Birth Date

September 22, 1885

Death Date

May 12, 1957

(passed away at 71)

Place of Birth

Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

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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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Spécial cinéma

Self (archive footage)

1974 • 1 episode

Erich von Stroheim

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Spécial cinéma

Sunset Boulevard

Greed

Alarm in Morocco

Napoleon

Grand Illusion

Morceaux de Cannes

Thunder Over Paris

Friends and Lovers

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

Five Graves to Cairo

Midnight... Quai de Bercy

For France

Souls for Sale

Quand Jean devint Renoir

The World Will Shake

The Crime of Doctor Crespi

Sylvia of the Secret Service

Storm Over Lisbon

The Unbeliever