Actor & Director

Erich von Stroheim: Movies & Box Office

films: 47
as director: 4
on screen: 1915–1979
box office: $310K

Career at a glance

Erich von Stroheim's Career in Numbers

Erich von Stroheim's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Erich von Stroheim works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Old Heidelberg (1915) to Napoleon (1955), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Erich von Stroheim Movies by Decade

1910s 10
1920s 5
1930s 13
1940s 12
1950s 3

The 1930s were Erich von Stroheim's busiest decade, with 13 films.

Erich von Stroheim Movies by Genre

Drama 20
War 5
Mystery 4
Romance 4
Crime 3
Thriller 3
History 1
Sci-Fi 1
Horror 1
Comedy 1

Drama is the genre Erich von Stroheim has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of war (5).

Erich von Stroheim Career Milestones

First film: Old Heidelberg 1915
Biggest box office hit: Sunset Boulevard $310K worldwide
Newest film: Napoleon 1955

47 credits

Erich von Stroheim Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Erich von Stroheim is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 4 as director and 39 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by Erich von Stroheim

Erich von Stroheim Movies as an Actor

Erich von Stroheim in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Erich von Stroheim Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Erich von Stroheim shares the most films with. Julien Carette comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Tully Marshall (3).

FAQ

Erich von Stroheim: Questions & Answers

How many movies Erich von Stroheim has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Erich von Stroheim been in?

Erich von Stroheim is credited on 47 films, from 1915 to 1979. 39 of them as an actor and 4 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Erich von Stroheim's highest-grossing movie?

Sunset Boulevard (1950) is Erich von Stroheim's biggest box office hit, with $310K worldwide, ahead of Five Graves to Cairo (1943) ($58). Across every film with box office figures, Erich von Stroheim's movies have made $310K.

Erich von Stroheim's biggest hits

What is Erich von Stroheim's newest movie?

The most recent film on Erich von Stroheim's filmography is The Man You Loved to Hate (1979), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Erich von Stroheim work with most often?

Erich von Stroheim shares the most films with Julien Carette (3 films), Tully Marshall (3 films) and Marcel Dalio (3 films).

The Best Erich von Stroheim Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 47 credits.

See the ranking

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app