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Maria Schneider

Acting 58 (deceased) years old Paris, France ★ 1.0
Born: March 27, 1952
Died: February 3, 2011

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. 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

Something to Believe In
Something to Believe In Maria Faccino 1998
Heart and Sword
Heart and Sword Queen Maga of Ireland 1998
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre Bertha 1996
Last Tango in Paris
Last Tango in Paris Jeanne 1972
Season of Peace in Paris
Season of Peace in Paris Hélène 1981

Filmography

Acting Credits (51)

Films to Die For
Films to Die For (archive footage) (uncredited) 2025
Les Scandaleuses
Les Scandaleuses Self 2024
Delphine and Carole
Delphine and Carole Self (archive footage) 2020
For Maria
For Maria Self (archive footage) 2019
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing
30/30 Vision: Three Decades of Strand Releasing (archive footage) 2019
A French Gigolo
A French Gigolo Marie-Hélène 2008
The Key
The Key Solange 2007
What Is Love?
What Is Love? Marie 2006
Behind the scenes: Last Tango in Paris
Behind the scenes: Last Tango in Paris Self 2004
Au large de Bad Ragaz
Au large de Bad Ragaz Anna 2004
Un film et son époque
Un film et son époque Self 2003
The Repentant
The Repentant Charlottes Schwester 2002
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Phil Cabinet's Wife (voice) 2000
Actors
Actors Maria Schneider 2000
Heart and Sword
Heart and Sword Queen Maga of Ireland 1998
Angelo Nero
Angelo Nero Julia Mayfair 1998
Something to Believe In
Something to Believe In Maria Faccino 1998
Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre Bertha 1996
Savage Nights
Savage Nights Noria 1992
In the Country of Juliets
In the Country of Juliets Raissa 1992
The Conviction
The Conviction La contadina 1991
Bunker Palace Hotel
Bunker Palace Hotel Muriel 1989
A Song for Europe
A Song for Europe Madeline Dyer 1985
Buio nella Valle
Buio nella Valle Lidia 1984
Europe Express
Europe Express 1984
Stray Bullets
Stray Bullets Vera 1983
Looking for Jesus
Looking for Jesus Francesca 1982
Merry-Go-Round
Merry-Go-Round Léo 1981
Season of Peace in Paris
Season of Peace in Paris Hélène 1981
Be Pretty and Shut Up!
Be Pretty and Shut Up! Self 1981
Mama Dracula
Mama Dracula Nancy Hawaii 1980
White Journey
White Journey 1980
Haine
Haine Madeleine 1980
Memoirs of a French Whore
Memoirs of a French Whore Maloup 1979
A Woman Like Eve
A Woman Like Eve Liliane 1979
Violanta
Violanta Laura 1978
Journey to the Garden of the Dead
Journey to the Garden of the Dead Hypolyte 1978
Io sono mia
Io sono mia Suna 1977
The Baby Sitter
The Baby Sitter Michelle 1975
The Passenger
The Passenger Girl 1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche Self 1975
Reigen
Reigen Das süße Mädel 1973
Dear Parents
Dear Parents Antonia 1973
Last Tango in Paris
Last Tango in Paris Jeanne 1972
What a Flash!
What a Flash! 1972
Hellé
Hellé Nicole 1972
Midi trente
Midi trente Self 1972
The Old Maid
The Old Maid Mome 1972
Les Jambes en l'air
Les Jambes en l'air Sarah Grandblaise 1971
The Blood
The Blood 1971
The Christmas Tree
The Christmas Tree (uncredited) 1969

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