Erich von Stroheim

Erich von Stroheim September 22 1885 May 12 1957 was a multifaceted AustrianAmerican 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 Stroheims 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