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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film director / actor / screenwriter / film actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1957 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. 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 | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Erich von Stroheim born?
September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957.
Where is Erich von Stroheim from?
Erich von Stroheim is from Vienna, Austria.
What does Erich von Stroheim do?
Erich von Stroheim works as film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor, film producer.
What is Erich von Stroheim known for?
Notable works include Foolish Wives, Greed, The Merry Widow.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.