Romy Schneider Autograph

Profession:
(1938-1982) German-French actress. She began her career in the German Heimatfilm genre in the early 1950s when she was 15. From 1955 to 1957, she played the central character of Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the Austrian Sissi trilogy.

Year of Birth: 1938

Romy Schneider was a German-Austrian-French actress, who had an international career that spanned five decades. Born in Vienna in 1938, she was the daughter of a Viennese-born Jewish father and an Austrian-born mother who was a noted film actress. She made her film debut at the age of 15 in Max Ophuls' "L'Enfant et les Sortilèges".

Schneider went on to appear in more than 60 films and TV shows throughout her career, including the classic film "La Piscine" (1969) and the iconic "Sissi" trilogy (1956-1957). She won several awards, including a BAFTA for her performance in the 1974 film "The Pedestrian" and a Golden Globe for her role in "Lola" (1981). She also had a strong influence on the French New Wave and was a popular icon in her native Austria and France.

Schneider's personal life was often turbulent and she had a series of tumultuous relationships that made the headlines. She was married three times, the first two marriages ending in divorce. Her third husband, Daniel Biasini, was the father of her son, David. Schneider was also romantically linked to numerous actors, including Alain Delon and Marcello Mastroianni.

In 1982, Schneider's life was tragically cut short when she died of a heart attack in Paris at the age of 43. Schneider's death sent shockwaves through the film and entertainment industries and her funeral was attended by thousands of fans. She was buried in Vienna, Austria, where she had lived for much of her life.

Throughout her career, Schneider was known for her strong independent spirit and her commitment to her craft. She also had a reputation for being a perfectionist and often clashed with directors over the direction of her films. Her legacy lives on through her many films, which continue to be celebrated and enjoyed by audiences around the world.

Romy Schneider was a talented and iconic actress who left behind an impressive body of work. Her life was filled with both triumphs and tragedy, and her untimely death cut short a career that was still on the rise. Her legacy will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.