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Erich von Stroheim was born on September 22, 1885 in Vienna, Austria. Public records list Erich von Stroheim as a film director, screenwriter and film actor. Death is recorded on May 12, 1957, at the age of 71. Listed accolades include Knight of the Legion of Honour (1957) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame. Credited works include Foolish Wives, Greed and The Merry Widow.
My Take
Erich von Stroheim fascinates me as a figure of glorious excess. In the silent era he chased a perfectionism so uncompromising that studios famously butchered Greed down from his sprawling vision, a wound that haunts film history. Pushed out of directing, he reinvented himself as an unforgettable screen presence in Sunset Boulevard and La Grande Illusion, his stiff military bearing instantly recognizable. I admire artists who refuse to compromise even when it costs them their careers, and Stroheim paid that price repeatedly. The Legion of Honour near the end feels like belated recognition of a stubborn, visionary craftsman who simply would not bend.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Erich von Stroheim
- Name (Japanese)
- エリッヒ・フォン・シュトロハイム
- Reading
- えりっひ・ふぉん・しゅとろはいむ
- Born
- September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rooster
- Origin
- Vienna, Austria
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film actor / film producer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1957 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Foolish Wives | — | |
| Notable work | Greed | — | |
| Notable work | The Merry Widow | — | |
| Notable work | La Grande Illusion | — | |
| Notable work | Sunset Boulevard | — |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erich%20von%20Stroheim
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AA%E3%83%83%E3%83%92%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A5%E3%83%88%E3%83%AD%E3%83%8F%E3%82%A4%E3%83%A0
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q78508
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Erich von Stroheim born?
Born September 22, 1885.
When did Erich von Stroheim die?
Died May 12, 1957, aged 71.
Where was Erich von Stroheim from?
Erich von Stroheim was from Vienna, Austria.
What did Erich von Stroheim do?
Erich von Stroheim worked as film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor, film producer.
What was Erich von Stroheim known for?
Notable works include Foolish Wives, Greed, The Merry Widow.
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