Maria Schell

Acting

Maria Schell

Maria Schell is best known for Kojak, Scene of the Crime, Derrick and The Martian Chronicles. Maria Schell was born on January 15, 1926. Maria Schell died on April 26, 2005 at the age of 79.

Born
January 15, 1926
Place of birth
Vienna, Austria
Died
April 26, 2005 (79 years old)

Biography

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.

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Known for

Filmography

Frequently asked questions

What movies and shows has Maria Schell been in?

Maria Schell is best known for Kojak, Scene of the Crime, Derrick and The Martian Chronicles.

When was Maria Schell born?

Maria Schell was born on January 15, 1926. (Vienna, Austria)

How old is Maria Schell?

Maria Schell died on April 26, 2005 at the age of 79.

Updated: October 26, 2026 ·