
Erich von Stroheim
Actor
- Full name
- Erich Oswald Stroheim
- Born
- 22 September 1885Viena, Austria
- Died
- 12 May 1957aged 71 · Maurepas
- Nationality
Austria
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Star sign
- Virgo
- Years active
- 1915–2019
Known for
About Erich von Stroheim
Erich von Stroheim was an Actor. They were born on 22 September 1885 in Viena, Austria. Their career spanned 7 titles, among them Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Birth of a Nation (1915) and Intolerance (1916).
Their career in figures
The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Erich von Stroheim is The Birth of a Nation (1915); in all, 7 films over 104 years. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Sunset Boulevard (1950), with 22 votes. Their busiest decade is the 1910s, with 2 titles. The person they have worked with most is Raoul Walsh, on 2 films, among them The Birth of a Nation and Filmmakers vs. Tycoons.
Latest work
Full filmography (7)- 2019
- 2005
- 1950
Sunset Boulevard
Max Von Mayerling
- 1944
The Lady and the Monster
Prof. Franz Mueller
- 1937
- 1916
Intolerance
Second Pharisee
- 1915
The Birth of a Nation
Man Who Falls From Roof
Where to watch Erich von Stroheim
Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.
- 1937
- 2019
Availability checked on 9 November 2026.
The best Erich von Stroheim films
By MovieNCo readers' ratings.
- Sunset Boulevard 1950
- Intolerance 1916
- The Birth of a Nation 1915
Has worked with
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Raoul Walsh 2 films together The Birth of a Nation and Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
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Buster Keaton 2 films together Sunset Boulevard and Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
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King Vidor 2 films together Intolerance and Filmmakers vs. Tycoons
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Lillian Gish 2 films together The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance
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Donald Crisp 2 films together The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance
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Eugene Pallette 2 films together The Birth of a Nation and Intolerance
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Gloria Swanson 2 films together Sunset Boulevard and Zeroville
Questions about Erich von Stroheim
Where was Erich von Stroheim born?
Erich von Stroheim was born on 22 September 1885 in Viena, Austria.
When did Erich von Stroheim die?
Erich von Stroheim died on 12 May 1957, aged 71. They died in Maurepas.
How tall is Erich von Stroheim?
Erich von Stroheim is 1.70 m tall (5 ft 7 in).
What are the best Erich von Stroheim films?
By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Erich von Stroheim films are Sunset Boulevard (1950, 8.8), Intolerance (1916, 8.4) and The Birth of a Nation (1915, 6.0).
How many films and TV shows has Erich von Stroheim been in?
MovieNCo lists 7 films for Erich von Stroheim, from The Birth of a Nation (1915) to Zeroville (2019).
What is Erich von Stroheim's star sign?
Erich von Stroheim was a Virgo: born on 22 September.
Page reviewed on 1 April 2016.






