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 Enquête parallèle : Un crime presque parfait
Enquête parallèle : Un crime presque parfait
Macha Méril was 84 in Enquête parallèle : Un crime presque parfait as 'Colette Chaperot'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 2025
Poster of Les Boules de Noël
Les Boules de Noël
Macha Méril was 84 in Les Boules de Noël as 'Simone'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 04 2024
Poster of Enquête parallèle
Enquête parallèle
Macha Méril was 83 in Enquête parallèle as 'Colette Chaperot'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 28 2023
Poster of Godard Cinema
Godard Cinema
Macha Méril was 82 in Godard Cinema as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 2022
Poster of La Dernière Partie
La Dernière Partie
Macha Méril was 81 in La Dernière Partie as 'Louise'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 05 2021
Poster of Belle belle belle
Belle belle belle
Macha Méril was 80 in Belle belle belle as 'Lili'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 25 2020
Poster of The Unexpected Child
The Unexpected Child
Macha Méril was 78 in The Unexpected Child as 'Christine'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 2017
Poster of Alliances rouge sang
Alliances rouge sang
Macha Méril was 76 in Alliances rouge sang as 'Béatrice'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 04 2012
Poster of Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love
Macha Méril was 71 in Seasons of Love as 'Henriette Marcenat'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 28 2011
Poster of Guy Gilles
Guy Gilles
Macha Méril was 67 in Guy Gilles
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 2007
Poster of Mademoiselle Gigi
Mademoiselle Gigi
Macha Méril was 65 in Mademoiselle Gigi as 'Mamita'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of Clochemerle
Clochemerle
Macha Méril was 63 in Clochemerle as 'Baroness Alphonsine de Courtebiche'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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 »'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Le sciamane
Le sciamane
Macha Méril was 60 in Le sciamane as 'Claudia's mother'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Belle Grand-Mère
Belle Grand-Mère
Macha Méril was 58 in Belle Grand-Mère as 'Babou'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1998
Poster of A Crucial Test
A Crucial Test
Macha Méril was 56 in A Crucial Test as 'Catherine'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1996
Poster of Son of Gascogne
Son of Gascogne
Macha Méril was 54 in Son of Gascogne as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1995
Poster of Délit mineur
Délit mineur
Macha Méril was 53 in Délit mineur
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 23 1994
Poster of Berlin '39
Berlin '39
Macha Méril was 52 in Berlin '39 as 'Madame Vic'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1993
Poster of L'éternel mari
L'éternel mari
Macha Méril was 52 in L'éternel mari as 'Claudia'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1993
Poster of Le Don
Le Don
Macha Méril was 52 in Le Don as 'Margherita'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Double Vision
Double Vision
Macha Méril was 52 in Double Vision as 'Mrs. Perfect'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992
Poster of Fish Soup
Fish Soup
Macha Méril was 51 in Fish Soup as 'Caterina'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1992
Poster of Meeting Venus
Meeting Venus
Macha Méril was 51 in Meeting Venus as 'Miss Malikoff'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 12 1991
Poster of The Cocottes
The Cocottes
Macha Méril was 50 in The Cocottes as 'Mme. Rose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1991
Poster of La Vouivre
La Vouivre
Macha Méril was 48 in La Vouivre as 'La rodinet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 11 1989
Poster of Duet for One
Duet for One
Macha Méril was 46 in Duet for One as 'Anya'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 1986
Poster of Vagabond
Vagabond
Macha Méril was 45 in Vagabond as 'Mme Landier'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1985
Poster of The Chicks
The Chicks
Macha Méril was 44 in The Chicks as 'Françoise'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 30 1985
Poster of Wild Animals
Wild Animals
Macha Méril was 43 in Wild Animals as 'Sylvia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1984
Poster of Le Grand Carnaval
Le Grand Carnaval
Macha Méril was 43 in Le Grand Carnaval as 'Mme Armande Labrouche'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1983
Poster of Deadly Circuit
Deadly Circuit
Macha Méril was 42 in Deadly Circuit as 'Madeleine'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 1981
Poster of Beau Pere
Beau Pere
Macha Méril was 41 in Beau Pere as 'la Maîtresse de maison'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1981
Poster of Tender Cousins
Tender Cousins
Macha Méril was 40 in Tender Cousins as 'Mère de Julien'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 1979
Poster of Rock 'n Roll
Rock 'n Roll
Macha Méril was 38 in Rock 'n Roll as 'Annalisa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1978
Poster of Ridendo e scherzando
Ridendo e scherzando
Macha Méril was 38 in Ridendo e scherzando as 'Susy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 13 1978
Poster of Robert et Robert
Robert et Robert
Macha Méril was 37 in Robert et Robert as 'Agathe'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1977
Poster of Chinese Roulette
Chinese Roulette
Macha Méril was 36 in Chinese Roulette as 'Traunitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 23 1977
Poster of Pasión
Pasión
Macha Méril was 36 in Pasión as 'Bianca'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 13 1976
Poster of Peccatori di provincia
Peccatori di provincia
Macha Méril was 35 in Peccatori di provincia as 'Vincenzina Lo Curcio'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1975
Poster of Il registratore
Il registratore
Macha Méril was 34 in Il registratore as 'Ms. Collins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1975
Poster of Deep Red
Deep Red
Macha Méril was 34 in Deep Red as 'Helga Ulmann'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1974
Poster of Chinese In Paris
Chinese In Paris
Macha Méril was 33 in Chinese In Paris as 'Madeleine'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1971
Poster of Conjugal Love
Conjugal Love
Macha Méril was 30 in Conjugal Love as 'Leda'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1968
Poster of Wall Engravings
Wall Engravings
Macha Méril was 27 in Wall Engravings as 'Jeanne Delaître'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1968
Poster of Belle de Jour
Belle de Jour
Macha Méril was 26 in Belle de Jour as 'Renée'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1967
Poster of Horizon
Horizon
Macha Méril was 26 in Horizon as 'Elisa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 12 1967
Poster of The Defector
The Defector
Macha Méril was 26 in The Defector as 'Frieda Hoffmann'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of Pop Age
Pop Age
Macha Méril was 25 in Pop Age as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1965
Poster of The Married Woman
The Married Woman
Macha Méril was 24 in The Married Woman as 'Charlotte'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1964
Poster of The Little Misses
The Little Misses
Macha Méril was 23 in The Little Misses as 'Caroline'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1963
Poster of Sweet and Sour
Sweet and Sour
Macha Méril was 23 in Sweet and Sour as 'La striptisiste'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1962
Poster of Adorable Liar
Adorable Liar
Macha Méril was 21 in Adorable Liar as 'Sophie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1962
Poster of Mon Petit Chou
Mon Petit Chou
Macha Méril was 21 in Mon Petit Chou
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 1961
Poster of The Itchy Palm
The Itchy Palm
Macha Méril was 19 in The Itchy Palm as 'Yvette'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 23 2022
Poster of Folie passagère
Folie passagère
Macha Méril was 75+ in Folie passagère as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 04 2015
Poster of Méditerranée
Méditerranée
Macha Méril was 60+ in Méditerranée as 'Carla'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 04 2001
Poster of Vivement dimanche
Vivement dimanche
Macha Méril was 58+ in Vivement dimanche as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 15 1997
Poster of To Remember
To Remember
Macha Méril was 53+ in To Remember as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 07 1985
Poster of Télématin
Télématin
Macha Méril was 44+ in Télématin as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 10 1985
Poster of Champs-Elysées
Champs-Elysées
Macha Méril was 41+ in Champs-Elysées as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 16 1982
Poster of La promessa
La promessa
Macha Méril was 39+ in La promessa as 'Signora Heller'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 07 1965