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Maria Schell

Bio: Maria Margarethe Anna Schell (15 January 1926, Vienna – 26 April 2005, Preitenegg, Carinthia) was an Austrian/Swiss actress, who won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival in 1956 for Gervaise. The daughter of a Swiss author and an Austrian actress, she was the older sister of actor Maximilian Schell, and lesser-known actors Carl Schell and Immy (Immaculata) Schell
Born: Fri, Jan 15 1926
Birthplace: Vienna, Austria

Death: Tue, Apr 26 2005
Maria Schell is 79 years old
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Poster of Albert Speer und der Traum von Hollywood
Albert Speer und der Traum von Hollywood
Maria Schell would have been no older than 79 in Albert Speer und der Traum von Hollywood as 'Herself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 2021
Poster of Mothers and Daughters
Mothers and Daughters
Maria Schell would have been no older than 79 in Mothers and Daughters as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 2012
Poster of My Sister Maria
My Sister Maria
Maria Schell was 76 in My Sister Maria as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2002
Poster of Herbst in Lugano
Herbst in Lugano
Maria Schell was 62 in Herbst in Lugano as 'Lilly'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 1988
Poster of Nineteen Nineteen
Nineteen Nineteen
Maria Schell was 59 in Nineteen Nineteen as 'Sophie Rubin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1985
Poster of King Thrushbeard
King Thrushbeard
Maria Schell was 58 in King Thrushbeard as 'Queen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1984
Poster of Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
Maria Schell was 58 in Samson and Delilah as 'Deborah'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1984
Poster of Der Trauschein
Der Trauschein
Maria Schell was 56 in Der Trauschein as 'Ella Brozowsky'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of Frau Jenny Treibel
Frau Jenny Treibel
Maria Schell was 56 in Frau Jenny Treibel as 'Jenny Treibel'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 14 1982
Poster of Inside the Third Reich
Inside the Third Reich
Maria Schell was 56 in Inside the Third Reich as 'Mrs. Speer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 09 1982
Poster of The Passerby
The Passerby
Maria Schell was 56 in The Passerby as 'Anna Helwig'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 14 1982
Poster of Der Besuch der alten Dame
Der Besuch der alten Dame
Maria Schell was 55 in Der Besuch der alten Dame as 'Claire Zachanassian'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1982
Poster of Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen
Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen
Maria Schell was 54 in Liebe bleibt nicht ohne Schmerzen as 'Dr. Agnes Schranz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 23 1980
Poster of Der Thronfolger
Der Thronfolger
Maria Schell was 54 in Der Thronfolger as 'Königin Sophia Dorothea'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1980
Poster of The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
The Making of 'Superman: The Movie'
Maria Schell was 53 in The Making of 'Superman: The Movie' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Christmas Lilies of the Field
Christmas Lilies of the Field
Maria Schell was 53 in Christmas Lilies of the Field as 'Mother Maria'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 16 1979
Poster of Moral
Moral
Maria Schell was 53 in Moral as 'Lina Beermann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1979
Poster of Die erste Polka
Die erste Polka
Maria Schell was 53 in Die erste Polka as 'Valeska Piontek'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 1979
Poster of Der Wald
Der Wald
Maria Schell was 52 in Der Wald as 'Gurmyszkaja'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Superman
Superman
Maria Schell was 52 in Superman as 'Vond-Ah'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 14 1978
Poster of Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo
Maria Schell was 52 in Just a Gigolo as 'Pauls Mutti Frau von Przygodski'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1978
Poster of Spiel der Verlierer
Spiel der Verlierer
Maria Schell was 52 in Spiel der Verlierer as 'Anna Friedrichs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1978
Poster of Teerosen
Teerosen
Maria Schell was 52 in Teerosen as 'Bella'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1978
Poster of Voyage of the Damned
Voyage of the Damned
Maria Schell was 50 in Voyage of the Damned as 'Frau Miriam Hauser'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1976
Poster of The Twist
The Twist
Maria Schell was 50 in The Twist as 'Gretel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1976
Poster of So oder so ist das Leben
So oder so ist das Leben
Maria Schell was 50 in So oder so ist das Leben as 'Katja Crohnen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1976
Poster of Die Heiratsvermittlerin
Die Heiratsvermittlerin
Maria Schell was 50 in Die Heiratsvermittlerin as 'Mrs. Dolly Levi'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 15 1976
Poster of Die Ohrfeige
Die Ohrfeige
Maria Schell was 49 in Die Ohrfeige
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1975
Poster of Change
Change
Maria Schell was 49 in Change as 'Mama'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 06 1975
Poster of Die Kurpfuscherin
Die Kurpfuscherin
Maria Schell was 48 in Die Kurpfuscherin as 'Amalie Hohenstern'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 02 1974
Poster of The Odessa File
The Odessa File
Maria Schell was 48 in The Odessa File as 'Frau Miller'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1974
Poster of Immobilien
Immobilien
Maria Schell was 47 in Immobilien as 'Louise Strothmann'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1973
Poster of Die Pfarrhauskomödie
Die Pfarrhauskomödie
Maria Schell was 46 in Die Pfarrhauskomödie as 'Irma'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1972
Poster of Dust in the Sun
Dust in the Sun
Maria Schell was 46 in Dust in the Sun as 'Gertie Bradford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1972
Poster of Die keusche Susanne
Die keusche Susanne
Maria Schell was 45 in Die keusche Susanne as 'Susanne'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 09 1972
Poster of Marie
Marie
Maria Schell was 45 in Marie as 'Mutter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of The Provocation
The Provocation
Maria Schell was 44 in The Provocation as 'Jeanne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1970
Poster of The Bloody Judge
The Bloody Judge
Maria Schell was 44 in The Bloody Judge as 'Mother Rosa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 05 1970
Poster of 99 Women
99 Women
Maria Schell was 43 in 99 Women as 'Leonie Caroll'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 05 1969
Poster of The Devil by the Tail
The Devil by the Tail
Maria Schell was 43 in The Devil by the Tail as 'La comtesse Diane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 07 1969
Poster of Die ungarische Hochzeit
Die ungarische Hochzeit
Maria Schell was 42 in Die ungarische Hochzeit as 'Kaiserin Maria Theresia'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1969
Poster of Nora oder Ein Puppenheim
Nora oder Ein Puppenheim
Maria Schell was 39 in Nora oder Ein Puppenheim as 'Nora'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1965
Poster of Zwei Whisky und ein Sofa
Zwei Whisky und ein Sofa
Maria Schell was 37 in Zwei Whisky und ein Sofa as 'Beate Dehn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1963
Poster of L'assassin connaît la musique
L'assassin connaît la musique
Maria Schell was 37 in L'assassin connaît la musique as 'Agnès Duvillard, la première veuve'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1963
Poster of Only a Woman
Only a Woman
Maria Schell was 36 in Only a Woman as 'Lilli König'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1962
Poster of Das Riesenrad
Das Riesenrad
Maria Schell was 35 in Das Riesenrad as 'Elisabeth von Hill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1961
Poster of The Mark
The Mark
Maria Schell was 35 in The Mark as 'Ruth Leighton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 26 1961
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Maria Schell was 34 in Cimarron as 'Sabra Cravat'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of As the Sea Rages
As the Sea Rages
Maria Schell was 33 in As the Sea Rages as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1959
Poster of For Whom the Bell Tolls
For Whom the Bell Tolls
Maria Schell was 33 in For Whom the Bell Tolls as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1959
Poster of The Hanging Tree
The Hanging Tree
Maria Schell was 33 in The Hanging Tree as 'Elizabeth Mahler'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1959
Poster of Der Schinderhannes
Der Schinderhannes
Maria Schell was 32 in Der Schinderhannes as 'Julchen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1958
Poster of End of Desire
End of Desire
Maria Schell was 32 in End of Desire as 'Jeanne Dandieu'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of The Brothers Karamazov
The Brothers Karamazov
Maria Schell was 32 in The Brothers Karamazov as 'Grushenka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1958
Poster of Magyarország lángokban
Magyarország lángokban
Maria Schell was 31 in Magyarország lángokban as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of Le Notti Bianche
Le Notti Bianche
Maria Schell was 31 in Le Notti Bianche as 'Natalia'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1957
Poster of Rose Bernd
Rose Bernd
Maria Schell was 31 in Rose Bernd as 'Rose Bernd'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1957
Poster of Liebe
Liebe
Maria Schell was 30 in Liebe as 'Anna Ballard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1956
Poster of Gervaise
Gervaise
Maria Schell was 30 in Gervaise as 'Gervaise Macquart Coupeau, une blanchisseuse douce et courageuse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 05 1956
Poster of The Rats
The Rats
Maria Schell was 29 in The Rats as 'Pauline Karka'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 06 1955
Poster of Napoleon
Napoleon
Maria Schell was 29 in Napoleon as 'Marie-Louise d'Autriche'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1955
Poster of Master Over Life and Death
Master Over Life and Death
Maria Schell was 28 in Master Over Life and Death as 'Barbara Bertram'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1955
Poster of The Last Bridge
The Last Bridge
Maria Schell was 28 in The Last Bridge as 'Dr. Helga Reinbeck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1954
Poster of The Heart of the Matter
The Heart of the Matter
Maria Schell was 27 in The Heart of the Matter as 'Helen Rolt'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 03 1953
Poster of Tagebuch einer Verliebten
Tagebuch einer Verliebten
Maria Schell was 27 in Tagebuch einer Verliebten as 'Barbara Holzmann'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1953
Poster of As Long as You're Near Me
As Long as You're Near Me
Maria Schell was 27 in As Long as You're Near Me as 'Eva Berger'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 27 1953
Poster of Dreaming Lips
Dreaming Lips
Maria Schell was 27 in Dreaming Lips as 'Elisabeth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1953
Poster of Until we meet again
Until we meet again
Maria Schell was 26 in Until we meet again as 'Pamela'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1952
Poster of So Little Time
So Little Time
Maria Schell was 26 in So Little Time as 'Nicole de Malvines'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1952
Poster of The Magic Box
The Magic Box
Maria Schell was 25 in The Magic Box as 'Helena Friese-Greene'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952
Poster of Dr. Holl
Dr. Holl
Maria Schell was 25 in Dr. Holl as 'Angelika Alberti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1951
Poster of Es kommt ein Tag
Es kommt ein Tag
Maria Schell was 24 in Es kommt ein Tag as 'Madeleine'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 16 1950
Poster of Maresi
Maresi
Maria Schell was 24 in Maresi as 'Blanka von Steinville'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of The Angel with the Trumpet
The Angel with the Trumpet
Maria Schell was 24 in The Angel with the Trumpet as 'Anna Linden'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1950
Poster of The Last Night
The Last Night
Maria Schell was 23 in The Last Night
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1949
Poster of The Angel with the Trumpet
The Angel with the Trumpet
Maria Schell was 22 in The Angel with the Trumpet as 'Selma Rösner'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1948
Poster of Steibruch
Steibruch
Maria Schell was 15 in Steibruch as 'Meiti / Gretl'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

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 Lebensläufe
Lebensläufe
Maria Schell was 71+ in Lebensläufe as 'Self'.
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Wed, Jan 07 1998
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Maria Schell was 69+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of Der Clan der Anna Voss
Der Clan der Anna Voss
Maria Schell was 69+ in Der Clan der Anna Voss as 'Anna Voss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1995
Poster of alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio
alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio
Maria Schell was 68+ in alfredissimo! Kochen mit Bio as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 27 1994
Poster of Maria des Eaux-Vives
Maria des Eaux-Vives
Maria Schell was 67+ in Maria des Eaux-Vives as 'Sœur Maria'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Die glückliche Familie
Die glückliche Familie
Maria Schell was 61+ in Die glückliche Familie as 'Maria Behringer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 20 1987
Poster of Seitenblicke
Seitenblicke
Maria Schell was 61+ in Seitenblicke as 'self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1987
Poster of Showgeschichten
Showgeschichten
Maria Schell was 60+ in Showgeschichten as 'Self'.
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Sat, Jul 26 1986
Poster of Sonntagsgespräch
Sonntagsgespräch
Maria Schell was 59+ in Sonntagsgespräch as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 10 1985
Poster of Krimistunde
Krimistunde
Maria Schell was 56+ in Krimistunde as 'Elsa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 08 1982
Poster of Das Traumschiff
Das Traumschiff
Maria Schell was 55+ in Das Traumschiff as 'Anette'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 22 1981
Poster of Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
Maria Schell was 55+ in Wetten, dass..? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 14 1981
Poster of Heut' abend
Heut' abend
Maria Schell was 54+ in Heut' abend as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 03 1980
Poster of The Martian Chronicles
The Martian Chronicles
Maria Schell was 54+ in The Martian Chronicles as 'Anna Lustig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1980
Poster of Die Pyramide
Die Pyramide
Maria Schell was 53+ in Die Pyramide as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Mar 16 1979
Poster of Auf los geht's los
Auf los geht's los
Maria Schell was 51+ in Auf los geht's los as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1977
Poster of Derrick
Derrick
Maria Schell was 48+ in Derrick as 'Luisa van Doom, Erika Rabes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 1974
Poster of Der kleine Doktor
Der kleine Doktor
Maria Schell was 48+ in Der kleine Doktor as 'Ernestine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 07 1974
Poster of Kojak
Kojak
Maria Schell was 47+ in Kojak as 'Sister Lepar Angelica / Princess Viva Dushan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 24 1973
Poster of Klimbim
Klimbim
Maria Schell was 47+ in Klimbim as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 1973
Poster of Je später der Abend
Je später der Abend
Maria Schell was 47+ in Je später der Abend as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 18 1973
Poster of Assignment: Vienna
Assignment: Vienna
Maria Schell was 46+ in Assignment: Vienna as 'Elga Compani'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 28 1972
Poster of Dalli Dalli
Dalli Dalli
Maria Schell was 45+ in Dalli Dalli as 'Self - Candidate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 13 1971
Poster of Was wäre, wenn
Was wäre, wenn
Maria Schell was 45+ in Was wäre, wenn as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 06 1971
Poster of Sie und Er im Kreuzverhör
Sie und Er im Kreuzverhör
Maria Schell was 45+ in Sie und Er im Kreuzverhör
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 01 1971
Poster of Scene of the Crime
Scene of the Crime
Maria Schell was 44+ in Scene of the Crime as 'Evelyn Stürznickel, Äbtissin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 29 1970
Poster of Treffpunkte
Treffpunkte
Maria Schell was 44+ in Treffpunkte as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 26 1970
Poster of Der Kommissar
Der Kommissar
Maria Schell was 42+ in Der Kommissar as 'Irene Pauli, Frau Pajak, Erna Gutmann'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 03 1969
Poster of Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Maria Schell was 40+ in Goldene Kamera Verleihung as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1966
Poster of Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen
Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen
Maria Schell was 38+ in Gut gefragt ist halb gewonnen as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of Die Drehscheibe
Die Drehscheibe
Maria Schell was 38+ in Die Drehscheibe as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 01 1964
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Maria Schell was 35+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90
Maria Schell was 30+ in Playhouse 90 as 'Maria'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of Cinépanorama
Cinépanorama
Maria Schell was 30+ in Cinépanorama as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 04 1956
Poster of Was bin ich?
Was bin ich?
Maria Schell was 28+ in Was bin ich? as 'self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 02 1955
Poster of Deutscher Filmpreis
Deutscher Filmpreis
Maria Schell was 24+ in Deutscher Filmpreis as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 01 1951
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Maria Schell was 24+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Bambi Awards
Bambi Awards
Maria Schell was 21+ in Bambi Awards as 'Self, Self (archive footage), Self - Laudation'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1948