Acting
Erich von Stroheim
- Born
- Sep 22, 1885 · Aged 71
- Died
- May 12, 1957
- Place of birth
- Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
- Gender
- Male
- Movie credits
- 78
- TV credits
- 2
- Directing credits
- 10
Also known as (6)
- Erich Stroheim
- Eric von Stroheim
- 에리히 폰 슈트로하임
- 에리히 폰 스트로하임
- Erich Oswald Hans Carl Maria von Stroheim
- Eric Oswald 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…
