Erich von Stroheim
1885-09-22 ( 139 years old ) in Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

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.

Movies

Napoleon 1955-03-25
Série noire 1955-03-04
Alraune 1952-10-22
The Red Signal 1949-02-04
The North Star 1943-11-04
Gambling Hell 1942-04-11
Threats 1940-01-11
Immediate Call 1939-06-15
Ultimatum 1938-10-27
Boys' School 1938-04-05
Gibraltar 1938-04-01
Rail Pirates 1938-01-19
Alibi 1937-12-22
Grand Illusion 1937-06-04
Marthe Richard 1937-04-20
Fugitive Road 1934-08-22
The Honeymoon 1929-12-31
Greed 1924-12-04
Souls for Sale 1923-04-22
Foolish Wives 1922-01-11
Blind Husbands 1919-10-21
The Hun Within 1918-09-08
The Unbeliever 1918-02-15
Panthea 1917-01-07
Old Heidelberg 1915-11-14
Ghosts 1915-05-31