Portrait of Macha Méril

Macha Méril

Bio: Macha Méril, born Princess Maria-Magdalena Vladimirovna Gagarina on 3 September 1940, Rabat, Morocco, is a French actress and writer, descended by her father from the Russian princely house Gagarin and by her mother from a Ukrainian noble family. She has appeared in 119 films between 1959 and 2007, including roles in films directed by Jean-Luc Godard (Une femme mariée, 1964), Luis Buñuel (Belle de jour, 1967) and Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Chinese Roulette, 1976)
Born: Tue, Sep 03 1940
Birthplace: Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]
Macha Méril is 84 years old
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Poster of Les Boules de Noël
Les Boules de Noël
Macha Méril was
84 in Les Boules de Noël
as 'Simone'.
Wed, Nov 27 2024
Poster of Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema
Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema
Macha Méril was
84 in Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema
as 'Self - Actress'.
Wed, Sep 04 2024
Poster of Enquête parallèle
Enquête parallèle
Macha Méril was
83 in Enquête parallèle
as 'Colette Chaperot'.
Tue, Nov 28 2023
Poster of Godard Cinema
Godard Cinema
Macha Méril was
82 in Godard Cinema
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 05 2023
Poster of Queen Lear – Die Leben der Amanda Lear
Queen Lear – Die Leben der Amanda Lear
Macha Méril was
81 in Queen Lear – Die Leben der Amanda Lear
Fri, Feb 25 2022
Poster of Michel Legrand, la musique enchantée
Michel Legrand, la musique enchantée
Macha Méril was
81 in Michel Legrand, la musique enchantée
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 27 2022
Poster of La Dernière Partie
La Dernière Partie
Macha Méril was
81 in La Dernière Partie
as 'Louise'.
Tue, Oct 05 2021
Poster of Belle belle belle
Belle belle belle
Macha Méril was
80 in Belle belle belle
as 'Lili'.
Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of The Unexpected Child
The Unexpected Child
Macha Méril was
78 in The Unexpected Child
as 'Christine'.
Wed, Feb 06 2019
Poster of Françoise Dorléac, une promesse
Françoise Dorléac, une promesse
Macha Méril was
77 in Françoise Dorléac, une promesse
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jul 10 2018
Poster of Albatros, The Film Adventure Of The White Russians In Paris
Albatros, The Film Adventure Of The White Russians In Paris
Macha Méril was
77 in Albatros, The Film Adventure Of The White Russians In Paris
as '(voice)'.
Tue, Nov 28 2017
Poster of Mr. Stein Goes Online
Mr. Stein Goes Online
Macha Méril was
76 in Mr. Stein Goes Online
as 'Marie'.
Fri, Feb 17 2017
Poster of Alliances rouge sang
Alliances rouge sang
Macha Méril was
76 in Alliances rouge sang
as 'Béatrice'.
Thu, Sep 08 2016
Poster of La Trouvaille de Juliette
La Trouvaille de Juliette
Macha Méril was
74 in La Trouvaille de Juliette
as 'Juliette'.
Tue, Dec 16 2014
Poster of 3rd Reich Mothers, in the Name of the Master Race
3rd Reich Mothers, in the Name of the Master Race
Macha Méril was
72 in 3rd Reich Mothers, in the Name of the Master Race
as 'Alice Fabre (old)'.
Fri, Sep 14 2012
Poster of Happiness Never Comes Alone
Happiness Never Comes Alone
Macha Méril was
71 in Happiness Never Comes Alone
as 'Fanfan Keller'.
Wed, Jun 27 2012
Poster of Ten Minutes from Naturists
Ten Minutes from Naturists
Macha Méril was
71 in Ten Minutes from Naturists
as 'Suzy Dulac, tante de Patrick'.
Sun, Mar 04 2012
Poster of Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love
Macha Méril was
71 in Seasons of Love
as 'Henriette Marcenat'.
Sat, Jan 14 2012
Poster of The Nights of Alice
The Nights of Alice
Macha Méril was
70 in The Nights of Alice
as 'Bettina'.
Tue, Jun 28 2011
Poster of Guy Gilles
Guy Gilles
Macha Méril was
67 in Guy Gilles
Tue, May 13 2008
Poster of René Bousquet ou le grand arrangement
René Bousquet ou le grand arrangement
Macha Méril was
67 in René Bousquet ou le grand arrangement
as 'Évelyne Baylet'.
Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of Mademoiselle Gigi
Mademoiselle Gigi
Macha Méril was
65 in Mademoiselle Gigi
as 'Mamita'.
Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Clochemerle
Clochemerle
Macha Méril was
63 in Clochemerle
as 'Baroness Alphonsine de Courtebiche'.
Tue, Apr 06 2004
Poster of Bel-Ami
Bel-Ami
Macha Méril was
63 in Bel-Ami
as 'Mme Madeleine Forestier / Mme du Roy de Cantel'.
Wed, Sep 10 2003
Poster of Belle grand mère, La Trattoria
Belle grand mère, La Trattoria
Macha Méril was
62 in Belle grand mère, La Trattoria
as 'Joséphine, dite « Babou »'.
Tue, Jan 14 2003
Poster of Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments
Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments
Macha Méril was
62 in Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments
as 'Interviewee'.
Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Le sciamane
Le sciamane
Macha Méril was
60 in Le sciamane
as 'Claudia's mother'.
Fri, Sep 15 2000
Poster of Letter to my brother Guy Gilles, filmmaker who passed away too soon
Letter to my brother Guy Gilles, filmmaker who passed away too soon
Macha Méril was
58 in Letter to my brother Guy Gilles, filmmaker who passed away too soon
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Belle Grand-Mère
Belle Grand-Mère
Macha Méril was
58 in Belle Grand-Mère
as 'Babou'.
Tue, Oct 06 1998
Poster of A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
Macha Méril was
58 in A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries
as 'Madame Beauvier'.
Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of A Crucial Test
A Crucial Test
Macha Méril was
56 in A Crucial Test
as 'Catherine'.
Wed, Dec 04 1996
Poster of Son of Gascogne
Son of Gascogne
Macha Méril was
54 in Son of Gascogne
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 18 1995
Poster of Délit mineur
Délit mineur
Macha Méril was
53 in Délit mineur
Wed, Mar 23 1994
Poster of Berlin '39
Berlin '39
Macha Méril was
52 in Berlin '39
as 'Madame Vic'.
Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of L'éternel mari
L'éternel mari
Macha Méril was
52 in L'éternel mari
as 'Claudia'.
Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Le Don
Le Don
Macha Méril was
52 in Le Don
as 'Margherita'.
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Double Vision
Double Vision
Macha Méril was
52 in Double Vision
as 'Mrs. Perfect'.
Wed, Dec 02 1992
Poster of Fish Soup
Fish Soup
Macha Méril was
51 in Fish Soup
as 'Caterina'.
Thu, Feb 27 1992
Poster of Meeting Venus
Meeting Venus
Macha Méril was
51 in Meeting Venus
as 'Miss Malikoff'.
Wed, Sep 18 1991
Poster of A Simple Story
A Simple Story
Macha Méril was
51 in A Simple Story
as 'La vedova del Roccella'.
Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of The Cocottes
The Cocottes
Macha Méril was
50 in The Cocottes
as 'Mme. Rose'.
Mon, Jan 28 1991
Poster of La Vouivre
La Vouivre
Macha Méril was
48 in La Vouivre
as 'La rodinet'.
Wed, Jan 11 1989
Poster of Duet for One
Duet for One
Macha Méril was
46 in Duet for One
as 'Anya'.
Thu, Dec 25 1986
Poster of Follow My Gaze
Follow My Gaze
Macha Méril was
45 in Follow My Gaze
as 'La femme à l'ouvre boîte'.
Wed, Apr 23 1986
Poster of Vagabond
Vagabond
Macha Méril was
45 in Vagabond
as 'Mme Landier'.
Wed, Dec 04 1985
Poster of Les Rois du gag
Les Rois du gag
Macha Méril was
44 in Les Rois du gag
as 'Jacqueline'.
Tue, Mar 12 1985
Poster of The Chicks
The Chicks
Macha Méril was
44 in The Chicks
as 'Françoise'.
Wed, Jan 30 1985
Poster of Wild Animals
Wild Animals
Macha Méril was
43 in Wild Animals
as 'Sylvia'.
Wed, Apr 18 1984
Poster of Le Grand Carnaval
Le Grand Carnaval
Macha Méril was
43 in Le Grand Carnaval
as 'Mme Armande Labrouche'.
Wed, Dec 07 1983
Poster of For Those I Loved
For Those I Loved
Macha Méril was
43 in For Those I Loved
as 'Martin's Mother'.
Wed, Oct 12 1983
Poster of Deadly Circuit
Deadly Circuit
Macha Méril was
42 in Deadly Circuit
as 'Madeleine'.
Wed, Mar 09 1983
Poster of Le Crime d'amour
Le Crime d'amour
Macha Méril was
42 in Le Crime d'amour
as 'Jeanne Bontemps / Odette Dumont'.
Wed, Nov 24 1982
Poster of L'Apprentissage de la ville
L'Apprentissage de la ville
Macha Méril was
41 in L'Apprentissage de la ville
as 'Luc's mother'.
Sun, Jan 03 1982
Poster of Le bonheur des tristes
Le bonheur des tristes
Macha Méril was
41 in Le bonheur des tristes
as 'Madeleine'.
Wed, Dec 30 1981
Poster of Beau Pere
Beau Pere
Macha Méril was
41 in Beau Pere
as 'la Maîtresse de maison'.
Tue, Sep 15 1981
Poster of Bolero: Dance of Life
Bolero: Dance of Life
Macha Méril was
40 in Bolero: Dance of Life
as 'Magda Kremer'.
Wed, May 27 1981
Poster of Tender Cousins
Tender Cousins
Macha Méril was
40 in Tender Cousins
as 'Mère de Julien'.
Wed, Nov 19 1980
Poster of Le rose di Danzica
Le rose di Danzica
Macha Méril was
39 in Le rose di Danzica
as 'Elvira von Lehner'.
Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of Night of The Flowers
Night of The Flowers
Macha Méril was
38 in Night of The Flowers
as 'Macha'.
Mon, Aug 27 1979
Poster of Rock 'n Roll
Rock 'n Roll
Macha Méril was
38 in Rock 'n Roll
as 'Annalisa'.
Sat, Dec 23 1978
Poster of Ridendo e scherzando
Ridendo e scherzando
Macha Méril was
38 in Ridendo e scherzando
as 'Susy'.
Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Robert et Robert
Robert et Robert
Macha Méril was
37 in Robert et Robert
as 'Agathe'.
Tue, Jun 13 1978
Poster of Tanto va la gatta al lardo...
Tanto va la gatta al lardo...
Macha Méril was
37 in Tanto va la gatta al lardo...
as 'Vera'.
Tue, May 23 1978
Poster of Your Turn, My Turn
Your Turn, My Turn
Macha Méril was
37 in Your Turn, My Turn
as 'Marianne'.
Wed, Mar 15 1978
Poster of Una donna di seconda mano
Una donna di seconda mano
Macha Méril was
37 in Una donna di seconda mano
as 'Clelia, la madre di Simona'.
Mon, Oct 03 1977
Poster of Emmenez-moi au Ritz
Emmenez-moi au Ritz
Macha Méril was
37 in Emmenez-moi au Ritz
as 'Barbara'.
Thu, Sep 29 1977
Poster of Ride bene... chi ride ultimo
Ride bene... chi ride ultimo
Macha Méril was
36 in Ride bene... chi ride ultimo
as 'principessa Esmeralda Benti Contini'.
Thu, Aug 25 1977
Poster of Chinese Roulette
Chinese Roulette
Macha Méril was
36 in Chinese Roulette
as 'Traunitz'.
Wed, Feb 23 1977
Poster of Pasión
Pasión
Macha Méril was
36 in Pasión
as 'Bianca'.
Mon, Feb 21 1977
Poster of Perdutamente tuo... mi firmo Macaluso Carmelo fu Giuseppe
Perdutamente tuo... mi firmo Macaluso Carmelo fu Giuseppe
Macha Méril was
35 in Perdutamente tuo... mi firmo Macaluso Carmelo fu Giuseppe
as 'baronessa Valeria Lamia'.
Tue, Apr 13 1976
Poster of Peccatori di provincia
Peccatori di provincia
Macha Méril was
35 in Peccatori di provincia
as 'Vincenzina Lo Curcio'.
Tue, Feb 17 1976
Poster of Son tornate a fiorire le rose
Son tornate a fiorire le rose
Macha Méril was
35 in Son tornate a fiorire le rose
Fri, Oct 17 1975
Poster of Il registratore
Il registratore
Macha Méril was
34 in Il registratore
as 'Ms. Collins'.
Sat, May 03 1975
Poster of The Man of the Winds
The Man of the Winds
Macha Méril was
34 in The Man of the Winds
as 'Anna'.
Sat, Apr 12 1975
Poster of Late Night Trains
Late Night Trains
Macha Méril was
34 in Late Night Trains
as 'The Lady on the Train'.
Wed, Apr 09 1975
Poster of The Last Day of School Before Christmas
The Last Day of School Before Christmas
Macha Méril was
34 in The Last Day of School Before Christmas
Thu, Mar 20 1975
Poster of Deep Red
Deep Red
Macha Méril was
34 in Deep Red
as 'Helga Ulmann'.
Fri, Mar 07 1975
Poster of Amore mio non farmi male
Amore mio non farmi male
Macha Méril was
33 in Amore mio non farmi male
Sat, Jul 13 1974
Poster of Chinese In Paris
Chinese In Paris
Macha Méril was
33 in Chinese In Paris
as 'Madeleine'.
Wed, Feb 27 1974
Poster of We Won't Grow Old Together
We Won't Grow Old Together
Macha Méril was
31 in We Won't Grow Old Together
as 'Françoise'.
Wed, May 03 1972
Poster of We Are All in Temporary Liberty
We Are All in Temporary Liberty
Macha Méril was
31 in We Are All in Temporary Liberty
Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of Conjugal Love
Conjugal Love
Macha Méril was
30 in Conjugal Love
as 'Leda'.
Sat, Sep 26 1970
Poster of Don't Play with Martians
Don't Play with Martians
Macha Méril was
27 in Don't Play with Martians
as 'Maryvonne Guéguen'.
Fri, May 31 1968
Poster of Wall Engravings
Wall Engravings
Macha Méril was
27 in Wall Engravings
as 'Jeanne Delaître'.
Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of Belle de Jour
Belle de Jour
Macha Méril was
26 in Belle de Jour
as 'Renée'.
Wed, May 24 1967
Poster of Horizon
Horizon
Macha Méril was
26 in Horizon
as 'Elisa'.
Wed, Apr 12 1967
Poster of The Defector
The Defector
Macha Méril was
26 in The Defector
as 'Frieda Hoffmann'.
Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of Pop Age
Pop Age
Macha Méril was
25 in Pop Age
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Rampage at Apache Wells
Rampage at Apache Wells
Macha Méril was
24 in Rampage at Apache Wells
as 'Lizzy'.
Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of The Married Woman
The Married Woman
Macha Méril was
24 in The Married Woman
as 'Charlotte'.
Fri, Dec 04 1964
Poster of The Little Misses
The Little Misses
Macha Méril was
23 in The Little Misses
as 'Caroline'.
Tue, Jul 14 1964
Poster of Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise
Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise
Macha Méril was
23 in Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise
as 'Nicole'.
Fri, Jan 31 1964
Poster of Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc
Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc
Macha Méril was
23 in Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc
as 'Nicole'.
Fri, Jan 31 1964
Poster of Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?
Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?
Macha Méril was
23 in Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed?
as 'Jacqueline Edwards'.
Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of Sweet and Sour
Sweet and Sour
Macha Méril was
23 in Sweet and Sour
as 'La striptisiste'.
Wed, Sep 04 1963
Poster of Love on a Pillow
Love on a Pillow
Macha Méril was
22 in Love on a Pillow
as 'Raphaële'.
Wed, Sep 05 1962
Poster of Sign of the Lion
Sign of the Lion
Macha Méril was
21 in Sign of the Lion
as 'La Blonde du 14 Juillet (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 03 1962
Poster of Adorable Liar
Adorable Liar
Macha Méril was
21 in Adorable Liar
as 'Sophie'.
Fri, Feb 02 1962
Poster of Mon Petit Chou
Mon Petit Chou
Macha Méril was
21 in Mon Petit Chou
Fri, Nov 24 1961
Poster of The Itchy Palm
The Itchy Palm
Macha Méril was
19 in The Itchy Palm
as 'Yvette'.
Wed, Feb 03 1960

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Enquête Parallèle
Enquête Parallèle
Macha Méril was
83+ in Enquête Parallèle
as 'Colette Chaperot'.
First Air Date
Sat, Dec 09 2023
Poster of Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
Macha Méril was
82+ in Il était une fois Champs-Élysées
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 21 2022
Poster of Un dimanche à la campagne
Un dimanche à la campagne
Macha Méril was
82+ in Un dimanche à la campagne
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2022
Poster of Folie passagère
Folie passagère
Macha Méril was
75+ in Folie passagère
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 2015
Poster of Méditerranée
Méditerranée
Macha Méril was
60+ in Méditerranée
as 'Carla'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 04 2001
Poster of Vivement dimanche
Vivement dimanche
Macha Méril was
58+ in Vivement dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1998
Poster of Joséphine, Guardian Angel
Joséphine, Guardian Angel
Macha Méril was
57+ in Joséphine, Guardian Angel
as 'Tania'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 15 1997
Poster of To Remember
To Remember
Macha Méril was
53+ in To Remember
as 'Narrator'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 09 1993
Poster of Lance et Compte
Lance et Compte
Macha Méril was
46+ in Lance et Compte
as 'Maroussia Lambert'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 1986
Poster of Au nom de tous les miens
Au nom de tous les miens
Macha Méril was
44+ in Au nom de tous les miens
as 'Mère de Martin'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 1985
Poster of Télématin
Télématin
Macha Méril was
44+ in Télématin
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1985
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Macha Méril was
41+ in Champs-Elysées
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of La promessa
La promessa
Macha Méril was
39+ in La promessa
as 'Signora Heller'.
First Air Date
Tue, Dec 11 1979
Poster of Morte a passo di valzer
Morte a passo di valzer
Macha Méril was
39+ in Morte a passo di valzer
as 'Lady Flora Drayton'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1979
Poster of Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Macha Méril was
34+ in Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 12 1975
Poster of Dim Dam Dom
Dim Dam Dom
Macha Méril was
24+ in Dim Dam Dom
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 07 1965