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Maria Schneider
Actor

Maria Schneider

27 Mar 1952Born
3 Feb 2011Died
58Age at death
44Credits

Biography

Maria-Hélène Schneider (27 March 1952 – 3 February 2011), known professionally as Maria Schneider, was a French actress.

She is best known for co-starring opposite Marlon Brando in the controversial Last Tango in Paris (1972), which was noted for its graphic sexuality. Schneider later revealed she was not informed about a simulated rape until moments before it was filmed, an event she described as traumatic and humiliating. Although Michelangelo Antonioni's The Passenger (1975) showcased her abilities, a reputation for walking out of films during production resulted in her becoming unwelcome in the industry.

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However, she re-established stability in her personal and professional life in the early 1980s, and became an advocate for equality and improving the working conditions for actresses. She continued acting in film and TV until a few years before she died in 2011 after a long illness.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2025Films to Die ForFilm: (archive footage) (uncredited)
  2. 201930/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand ReleasingFilm: (archive footage)
  3. 2008A French GigoloFilm: Marie-Hélène
  4. 2007The KeyFilm: Solange
  5. 2006What Is Love?Film: Marie
  6. 2004Au large de Bad RagazFilm: Anna
  7. 2002The RepentantFilm: Charlottes Schwester
  8. 2000Aqua Teen Hunger ForceSeries: Phil Cabinet's Wife (voice) (1 episode)
  9. 2000ActorsFilm: Maria Schneider
  10. 1998Heart and SwordFilm: Queen Maga of Ireland
  11. 1998Angelo NeroFilm: Julia Mayfair
  12. 1998Something to Believe InFilm: Maria Faccino
  13. 1996Jane EyreFilm: Bertha
  14. 1992Savage NightsFilm: Noria
  15. 1992In the Country of JulietsFilm: Raissa
  16. 1991The ConvictionFilm: La contadina
  17. 1989Bunker Palace HotelFilm: Muriel
  18. 1985A Song for EuropeFilm: Madeline Dyer
  19. 1984Buio nella ValleFilm: Lidia
  20. 1984Europe ExpressFilm
  21. 1983Stray BulletsFilm: Vera
  22. 1982Looking for JesusFilm: Francesca
  23. 1981Merry-Go-RoundFilm: Léo
  24. 1981Season of Peace in ParisFilm: Hélène
  25. 1980Mama DraculaFilm: Nancy Hawaii
  26. 1980White JourneyFilm
  27. 1980HaineFilm: Madeleine
  28. 1979Memoirs of a French WhoreFilm: Maloup
  29. 1979A Woman Like EveFilm: Liliane
  30. 1978ViolantaFilm: Laura
  31. 1978Journey to the Garden of the DeadFilm: Hypolyte
  32. 1977Io sono miaFilm: Suna
  33. 1975The BabysitterFilm: Michelle
  34. 1975The PassengerFilm: Girl
  35. 1973ReigenFilm: Das süße Mädel
  36. 1973Dear ParentsFilm: Antonia
  37. 1972Last Tango in ParisFilm: Jeanne
  38. 1972What a Flash!Film
  39. 1972HelléFilm: Nicole
  40. 1972The Old MaidFilm: Mome
  41. 1971Les Jambes en l'airFilm: Sarah Grandblaise
  42. 1971The BloodFilm
  43. 1970The Love MatesFilm: La jeune acheteuse
  44. 1969The Christmas TreeFilm: (uncredited)

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