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My Take
Maria Schneider deserves to be remembered for far more than the film that made her famous. Yes, Last Tango in Paris launched her at twenty, but the troubling circumstances of that shoot shadowed her for life, and I think we owe her a more honest reckoning today. She did fine work elsewhere, notably in Antonioni's The Passenger, and France recognized her with the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2010. Her death in 2011 at fifty-eight felt too soon. What I take from her story is a reminder to see the artist, not just the scandal, and to treat young talent with care.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maria Schneider
- Name (Japanese)
- マリア・シュナイダー
- Reading
- まりあ・しゅないだー
- Born
- March 27, 1952 – February 3, 2011
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Dragon
- Origin
- 15th arrondissement of Paris, France
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / model
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2010 Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Last Tango in Paris | — | |
| Notable work | The Passenger | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Maria Schneider born?
March 27, 1952 – February 3, 2011.
Where is Maria Schneider from?
Maria Schneider is from 15th arrondissement of Paris, France.
What does Maria Schneider do?
Maria Schneider works as television actor, film actor, model.
What is Maria Schneider known for?
Notable works include Last Tango in Paris, The Passenger.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.