Erich von Stroheim
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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.
Best Erich von Stroheim Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Erich von Stroheim's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Erich von Stroheim.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Quand Jean devint Renoir | Captain von Rauffenstein (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Man You Loved to Hate | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Armored Attack! | Dr. Otto Von Harden | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Napoleon | Ludwig van Beethoven | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Série noire | Sacha Zavaroff | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Other Side of Paradise | William O'Hara | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Midnight... Quai de Bercy | Le professeur Kieffer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Alraune | Jacob ten Brinken | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Sunset Boulevard | Max von Mayerling | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | Portrait of a Murderer | Eric | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | La Danse de mort | Edgar | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | Devil and the Angel | Frank Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Scotland Yard Investigator | Carl Hoffmeyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Great Flamarion | The Great Flamarion | Average | Similar → |
| 1944 | Storm Over Lisbon | Deresco | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | The Lady and the Monster | Prof. Franz Mueller | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The North Star | Dr. von Harden | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Five Graves to Cairo | Field Marshal Erwin Rommel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Gambling Hell | Werner von Krall | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | So Ends Our Night | Brenner | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | I Was an Adventuress | Andre Desormeaux | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Thunder Over Paris | Korlick | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Threats | Le professeur Hoffman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Personal Column | Pears, l'ex-couturier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The World Will Shake | Emil Lasser / Monsieur Frank | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Behind the Facade | Eric, German naturalized French | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Boys' School | Walter, le professeur d'anglais | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gibraltar | Eric Marson | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Lafarge Case | Denis | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | Rail Pirates | Tchou King | Flop | Similar → |
| 1937 | Alibi | Professor Winckler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Grand Illusion | Le capitaine von Rauffenstein | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Crime of Doctor Crespi | Dr. Andre Crespi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1934 | Crimson Romance | Capt. Wolters | Flop | Similar → |
| 1932 | As You Desire Me | Carl Salter | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Lost Squadron | Arthur von Furst | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | Three Faces East | Valdar / Schiller / Blecher | Flop | Similar → |
| 1929 | The Great Gabbo | Gabbo | Average | Similar → |
| 1928 | The Wedding March | Nicki / Prince Nickolas | Hit | Similar → |
| 1925 | 1925 Studio Tour | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1924 | Greed | Balloon Vendor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | Souls for Sale | Self - Celebrity Director | Average | Similar → |
| 1922 | Foolish Wives | Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin | Average | Similar → |
| 1919 | Blind Husbands | Lt. Erich von Steuben | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Heart of Humanity | Eric von Eberhard | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | Hearts of the World | A Hun | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | The Unbeliever | Herr Lieutenant Kurt von Schnieditz | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | The Social Secretary | The Buzzard | Average | Similar → |
| 1916 | Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages | Second Pharisee (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1915 | Old Heidelberg | Lutz | Flop | Similar → |
Erich von Stroheim - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Erich von Stroheim?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Erich von Stroheim is "Quand Jean devint Renoir" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Erich von Stroheim acted in?
Erich von Stroheim has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Erich von Stroheim?
Other notable films include "Sunset Boulevard", "Grand Illusion", and "Behind the Facade".