Erich von Stroheim

Birthday: 9/22/1885
Deathday: 5/12/1957
Place of birth: Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Erich Stroheim, Eric von Stroheim, 에리히 폰 슈트로하임, 에리히 폰 스트로하임, Erich Oswald Hans Carl Maria von Stroheim, Eric Oswald Stroheim

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.