As Actor
The Man You Loved to Hate
1979
6.3
Erich von Stroheim
Acting
Birth Date
September 22, 1885
Place of Birth
Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Date of Death
May 12, 1957
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.
Complete Filmography
As Actor
La madone des sleepings
1955
3.0
As Actor
Série noire
1955
5.0
As Actor
Other Side of Paradise
1953
5.0
As Actor
Alraune
1952
5.5
As Actor
Sunset Boulevard
1950
8.3
As Actor
La Danse de mort
1948
5.9
As Actor
The Mask of Diijon
1946
4.9
As Actor
Scotland Yard Investigator
1945
5.7
As Actor
The Great Flamarion
1945
6.2
As Actor
The Lady and the Monster
1944
5.8
As Actor
The North Star
1943
6.1
As Actor
Five Graves to Cairo
1943
6.9
As Actor
Threats
1940
5.4
As Actor
Gibraltar
1938
6.2
As Actor
Alibi
1937
6.5
As Actor
Grand Illusion
1937
7.9
As Actor
Marthe Richard
1937
4.8
As Actor
Crimson Romance
1934
5.0
As Actor
Fugitive Road
1934
4.0