Director · Actor · Writer · Producer

Erich von Stroheim

31 credited titles on WatchWise

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.

Associated lifetime gross

$910K

Combined reported budget

$1.3M

Gross / budget

0.7x

Bankability Index

9 / 100

Associated performance by genre

Worldwide gross by tagged contribution — US$.

Drama

$910K · 3 films · 67% hit

Bankability assessment

9/100Developing verified track record

Films measured × gross-vs-budget efficiency, weighted by billing prominence — lead roles and directing count fully, minor roles fractionally. Association, not attribution — not a claim that this individual caused the revenue.

Filmography cards

Each title carries role, budget, worldwide gross and commercial verdict.

1916 · Drama

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages

Hit

Based on 3 of 19 catalogued titles with reported budget and worldwide gross — figures from TMDB and Wikipedia (reused under CC BY-SA), shown in US$. Coverage varies by title; figures are estimates, not audited trade data.