Erich von Stroheim

Summary

Erich von Stroheim is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Vienna^[2]. He was born on September 22, 1885^[3]. He passed away in Paris^[4]. He died on May 12, 1957^[5]. He worked as a film director^[6], actor^[7], screenwriter^[8], film actor^[9], and film producer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,599 views/month, #5,937 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Erich von Stroheim's place of birth was Vienna^[2].
• Erich von Stroheim died in Paris^[4].
• Erich von Stroheim passed away in Maurepas^[12].
• Erich von Stroheim was born on September 22, 1885^[3].
• Erich von Stroheim died on May 12, 1957^[5].
• Burial took place at Maurepas^[13].
• Among Erich von Stroheim's spouses was Valerie Germonprez^[14].
• A child of Erich von Stroheim was Erich von Stroheim Jr.^[15].
• A child of Erich von Stroheim was Josef von Stroheim^[16].
• Erich von Stroheim held citizenship in United States^[17].
• Erich von Stroheim held citizenship in Austria–Hungary^[18].
• English was Erich von Stroheim's native language^[19].
• German was Erich von Stroheim's native language^[20].
• Erich von Stroheim's professions included film director^[6].
• Erich von Stroheim's professions included actor^[7].
• Erich von Stroheim worked as a screenwriter^[8].
• Erich von Stroheim worked as a film actor^[9].
• Erich von Stroheim's professions included film producer^[10].
• A notable work attributed to Erich von Stroheim is Foolish Wives^[21].
• A notable work attributed to Erich von Stroheim is Greed^[22].
• A notable work attributed to Erich von Stroheim is The Merry Widow^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Erich von Stroheim is La Grande Illusion^[24].
• A notable work attributed to Erich von Stroheim is Sunset Boulevard^[25].
• Erich von Stroheim received the Knight of the Legion of Honour^[26].
• Erich von Stroheim received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich von Stroheim's place of birth was Vienna^[2]. He was born on September 22, 1885^[3]. Native languages include English^[19] and German^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director^[6], actor^[7], screenwriter^[8], film actor^[9], and film producer^[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Foolish Wives^[21], a film^[28]; Greed^[22], a film^[29]; The Merry Widow^[23], a silent film^[30]; La Grande Illusion^[24], a film^[31], directed by Jean Renoir^[32]; and Sunset Boulevard^[25], a film^[33], directed by Billy Wilder^[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[26], a grade of an order^[35], in France^[36] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27], a commemorative plaque^[37], in United States^[38].

Personal Life

Erich von Stroheim was married to Valerie Germonprez^[14]. Children include Erich von Stroheim Jr.^[15], an assistant director^[39], 1916–1968^[40], of United States^[41] and Josef von Stroheim^[16], a sound editor^[42], 1922–2002^[43], of United States^[44].

Death and Burial

Erich von Stroheim died on May 12, 1957^[5]. Recorded place of death include Paris^[4], a commune of France^[45], in France^[46], founded in -0300^[47] and Maurepas^[12], a commune of France^[48], in France^[49]. The cause of death was cancer^[50]. He is buried at Maurepas^[13].

Why It Matters

Erich von Stroheim ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,599 views/month, #5,937 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[51] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[52]

Works attributed to him include The Wedding March^[53], a film^[54], written by Harry Carr^[55].

FAQs

Where was Erich von Stroheim born?

Erich von Stroheim's place of birth was Vienna^[2].

Where did Erich von Stroheim die?

Erich von Stroheim died in Paris^[4].

Who was Erich von Stroheim married to?

Erich von Stroheim's spouses include Valerie Germonprez^[14].

What did Erich von Stroheim do for work?

Erich von Stroheim worked as film director^[6], actor^[7], screenwriter^[8], film actor^[9], and film producer^[10].

What awards did Erich von Stroheim receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour^[26] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[27].