Erich von Stroheim
Acting
1885-09-22 · 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.
movieThe Crime of Doctor Crespi
as Dr. Andre Crespi · 1935 · 5.1
movieCrimson Romance
as Capt. Wolters · 1934 · 5.5
movieFugitive Road
as Hpt. Oswald Von Traunsee · 1934 · 6.0
movieAs You Desire Me
as Carl Salter · 1932 · 6.4
movieThe Lost Squadron
as Arthur von Furst · 1932 · 6.5
movieFriends and Lovers
as Victor Sangrito · 1931 · 4.9
movieThree Faces East
as Valdar / Schiller / Blecher · 1930 · 5.4
movieThe Honeymoon
as Prince Nicki · 1929 · 7.0
movieThe Great Gabbo
as Gabbo · 1929 · 5.7
movieThe Wedding March
as Nicki / Prince Nickolas · 1928 · 7.1
movie1925 Studio Tour
as Self · 1925 · 6.3
movieGreed
as Balloon Vendor (uncredited) · 1924 · 7.3
movieSouls for Sale
as Self - Celebrity Director · 1923 · 6.3
movieScreen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 12
as Self · 1922 · 0.0
movieFoolish Wives
as Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin · 1922 · 6.5
movieBlind Husbands
as Lt. Erich von Steuben · 1919 · 6.4
movieThe Heart of Humanity
as Eric von Eberhard · 1918 · 6.0
movieThe Hun Within
as Von Bickel · 1918 · 0.0
movieHearts of the World
as A Hun · 1918 · 6.0
movieThe Unbeliever
as Herr Lieutenant Kurt von Schnieditz · 1918 · 6.1
movieSylvia of the Secret Service
as Peter · 1917 · 9.0
movieFor France
as Minor Role (uncredited) · 1917 · 0.0
movieIn Again, Out Again
as Officer (uncredited) · 1917 · 0.0
moviePanthea
as Lieutenant · 1917 · 0.0