Erich von Stroheim
Born September 22, 1885 (Age: 140)
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Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
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.
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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Filmography
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
1969
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 84
The Legend of Rudolph Valentino
1961
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 75
La Madone des sleepings
1955
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as Dr Siefgried Traurig
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Age: 69
Sunset Boulevard
1950
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as Max von Mayerling
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Age: 64
Gambling Hell
1942
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as Werner von Krall
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Age: 56
So Ends Our Night
1941
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as Brenner
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Age: 55
As You Desire Me
1932
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as Carl Salter
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Age: 46
The Lost Squadron
1932
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as Arthur von Furst
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Age: 46
Foolish Wives
1922
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as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin
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Age: 36
The Hun Within
1918
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as Von Bickel
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Age: 32