Josef von Sternberg
Directing 9 Movies 1 TV Shows
Born
May 29, 1894
Died
November 22, 1969
Place of Birth
Vienna, Austria
Biography
Josef von Sternberg, born Jonas Sternberg (29 May 1894 – 22 December 1969) was an Austrian-born film director and is among the few whose career successfully spanned the transition from the silent to the sound era. 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 infl…
