Erich von Stroheim
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.
Acting
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Sunset Boulevard
as Max von Mayerling
1950
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Grand Illusion
as Le capitaine von Rauffenstein
1937
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Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
as Second Pharisee (uncredited)
1916
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Greed
as Balloon Vendor (uncredited)
1924
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Five Graves to Cairo
as Field Marshal Erwin Rommel
1943
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Foolish Wives
as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
1922
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Boys' School
as Walter, le professeur d'anglais
1938
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The Wedding March
as Nicki / Prince Nickolas
1928
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The Great Flamarion
as The Great Flamarion
1945
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Blind Husbands
as Lt. Erich von Steuben
1919
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The North Star
as Dr. von Harden
1943
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The Great Gabbo
as Gabbo
1929
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Napoleon
as Ludwig van Beethoven
1955
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Hearts of the World
as A Hun
1918
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The Lady and the Monster
as Prof. Franz Mueller
1944
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Souls for Sale
as Self - Celebrity Director
1923
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Unnatural
as Jacob ten Brinken
1952
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The Lost Squadron
as Arthur von Furst
1932
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The Mask of Diijon
as Diijon
1946
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1925 Studio Tour
as Self
1925
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Personal Column
as Pears, l'ex-couturier
1939
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Alibi
as Professor Winckler
1937
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As You Desire Me
as Carl Salter
1932
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The Crime of Doctor Crespi
as Dr. Andre Crespi
1935
Crew
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The Birth of a Nation
Assistant Director
1915
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Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Assistant Production Manager
1916
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Greed
Director
1924
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The Devil-Doll
Screenplay
1936
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Foolish Wives
Director
1922
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Queen Kelly
Director
1929
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The Wedding March
Director
1928
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The Merry Widow
Director
1926
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Blind Husbands
Director
1919
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Merry-Go-Round
Costume Design
1923
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Hello, Sister!
Director
1933
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His Picture in the Papers
Assistant Director
1916