
Erich von Stroheim
Born: 1885-09-22
Place of birth: Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
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.
Filmography

Quand Jean devint Renoir
2017

Immediate Call
1939

Spécial cinéma
1974

Papatya
1956

One Does Not Die That Way
1946

Under Secret Orders
1937

The Devil's Passkey
1920

Sylvia of the Secret Service
1917

Sunset Boulevard
1950

The Red Signal
1949

Ultimatum
1938

La Vie des artistes
1938

Grand Illusion
1937

Behind the Facade
1939

Boys' School
1938

Midnight... Quai de Bercy
1953

Greed
1924

The Wedding March
1928