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Erich von Stroheim

Erich von Stroheim

Acting

Basic Information

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Birth Date

September 22, 1885(140 yrs)

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Birth Place

Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

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Nationality

Austrian

Summary

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. St