Person Details

Birthday: 1894-05-29 22:27:40

Death: 1969-11-22 22:27:40

Aliases: Джозеф фон Штернберг

Gender: Male

Place of birth: Vienna, Austria

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Movie Involvements: 72

TV Involvements: 1


Most Famous Work

Biography

Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg, 29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969, was an Austrian-American film director. He is considered one of the earliest 'auteur' filmmakers, having filled many other roles on his films including those of cinematographer, screenwriter, and editor. Sternberg's style influenced later directors, particularly those of the film noir period. He is particularly noted for his distinctive mise en scène, use of lighting and soft lens, and collaboration with actress Marlene Dietrich.

Most Famous Work

Duel in the Sun
Average
6

Duel in the Sun

(1946) Co-Director
Macao
Average
6

Macao

(1952) Director
Shanghai Express
Average
7

Shanghai Express

(1932) Director
The Blue Angel
Average
7

The Blue Angel

(1930) Writer
Morocco
Average
6

Morocco

(1930) Director
Blonde Venus
Average
7

Blonde Venus

(1932) Writer
Jet Pilot
Average
5

Jet Pilot

(1957) Director
The Scarlet Empress
Average
7

The Scarlet Empress

(1934) Producer

Acting

Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
1957 Director
1953 Director
1952 Director
1946 Co-Director
1945 Director
1941 Director
1940 Co-Director
1939 Director
1938 Co-Director
1936 Director
1935 Director
Director
1934 Director
1932 Director
Director
1931 Director
Director
1930 Director
Director
Director
1929 Director
Director
1928 Director
Director
Director
1927 Director
Director
1926 Director
Director
1925 Director
Director
1922 Assistant Director
1921 Assistant Director
1919 Assistant Director
Year Role Movie/Tv

Camera

Year Role Movie/Tv
1953 Director of Photography
1935 Director of Photography
Year Role Movie/Tv

Production

Writing

Art

Year Role Movie/Tv
1935 Art Direction
1934 Art Direction
Year Role Movie/Tv

Editing

Crew

Year Role Movie/Tv
1931 Additional Music
Year Role Movie/Tv

Sound

Year Role Movie/Tv
1931 Music
Year Role Movie/Tv

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