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.
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Filmography
Acting Credits (79)
Morceaux de Cannes
2021
Quand Jean devint Renoir
Captain von Rauffenstein (archive footage)
2017
The Man You Loved to Hate
Self (archive footage)
1979
Spécial cinéma
Self (archive footage)
1974
Garbo, by Joan Crawford
Self (archive footage)
1969
