Erich Von Stroheim was a renowned Austrian-American director, actor, and screenwriter. He is best known for his silent films, which often featured dark themes and controversial subject matter. He was also known for his meticulous attention to detail and his uncompromising approach to filmmaking. His most famous works include Greed (1924) and The Wedding March (1928). Von Stroheim's career was cut short by the advent of sound films, but he remains an influential figure in the history of cinema.