erich von stroheim
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Erich von Stroheim: A United States film actor, director, and screenwriter, born in Austria. He was known for his work in the silent film era and for his portrayals of authoritarian, often Prussian, characters.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Erich von Stroheim starred in the classic film "Sunset Boulevard." (Erich von Stroheim played a key role in that famous movie.)
- The director Erich von Stroheim was known for his meticulous and extravagant filmmaking style. (He was famous for his detailed and costly approach to making movies.)
Advanced Usage
- "A von Stroheim performance": This phrase can be used to describe an acting style that is stern, rigid, and intensely authoritative, reminiscent of his iconic roles.
- The actor gave a von Stroheim performance, commanding every scene with cold precision. (The actor performed in a very stern and commanding way.)
Variants and Related Words
- Stroheim-esque (adj): Characteristic of or resembling the style, persona, or directorial methods of Erich von Stroheim, especially in being autocratic, detailed, or extravagantly ambitious.
- The film's lavish sets and obsessive director had a Stroheim-esque quality. (The movie's production shared qualities with von Stroheim's famous style.)
Synonyms
- Actor: performer, thespian.
- Director: filmmaker, auteur.
Related Phrases
- "The man you love to hate": A nickname often associated with Erich von Stroheim due to his frequent portrayals of villainous or despicable characters in early Hollywood.
- With his monocle and cruel demeanor, Erich von Stroheim became known as "the man you love to hate." (He was famous for playing villains the audience loved to dislike.)
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United States film actor (born in Austria) (1885-1957)
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