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Erich von Stroheim

Austrian actor and director (1885–1957)
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Erich von Stroheim
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Summary

Erich von Stroheim was born on September 22, 1885[1], in Vienna[2]. He died on May 12, 1957[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], and film producer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,064 views/month, #5,937 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of death: Maurepas[11]
  • Place of burial: Maurepas[12]
  • Spouse: Valerie Germonprez[13]
  • Child: Erich von Stroheim Jr.[14], Josef von Stroheim[15]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[16], Austria–Hungary[17]
  • Native language: English[18], German[19]
  • Occupation: costume designer[20], director[21], writer[22], producer[23]
  • Notable work: Foolish Wives[24], Greed[25], The Merry Widow[26], La Grande Illusion[27], Sunset Boulevard[28]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[29], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[30]
  • Sex or gender: male[31]
  • Genre: silent film[32]
  • Commons category: Erich von Stroheim[33]
  • Archives at: Cinémathèque Française[34]
  • Cause of death: cancer[35]
  • Family name: Stroheim[36]
  • Given name: Erich[37], Oswald[38]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[39]
  • Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[41], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 8[42]
  • Nominated for: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[43]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[44], English[45]

Why It Matters

Erich von Stroheim has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include The Wedding March[48], a film[49], written by Harry Carr[50].

FAQs

Where was Erich von Stroheim born?

Erich von Stroheim was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Erich von Stroheim die?

Erich von Stroheim passed away in Paris[4].

Who was Erich von Stroheim married to?

Erich von Stroheim's spouses include Valerie Germonprez[13].

What did Erich von Stroheim do for work?

Erich von Stroheim worked as a film director[5], actor[6], screenwriter[7], film actor[8], and film producer[9].

What awards did Erich von Stroheim receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[29] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[30].

Related Entities

Austria–Hungary Greed Jean Arthur La Grande Illusion Museum of Modern Art Sunset Boulevard The Birth of a Nation United States

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  1. [48] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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