Personal Info

  • Known For

    Acting

  • Known Credits

    74

  • Gender

    Male

  • Birthday

    September 22, 1885 ( 72 years old )

  • Place of Birth

    Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

  • Also Known As

    Erich Stroheim

    Eric von Stroheim

    에리히 폰 슈트로하임

    에리히 폰 스트로하임

    Erich Oswald Hans Carl Maria von Stroheim

    Eric Oswald Stroheim

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.

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