Maria Margarethe Anna Schell, a renowned Austrian-Swiss actress, was born on January 15, 1926, in Vienna, Austria. Her remarkable career in the entertainment industry spanned many years, culminating in her receipt of the prestigious Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival in 1956 for her outstanding performance in the film Gervaise.
Maria Schell was the daughter of a Swiss author and an Austrian actress, making her a part of a family deeply rooted in the world of arts. Her siblings, Maximilian Schell, Carl Schell, and Immy (Immaculata) Schell, also followed in her footsteps, making them notable figures in the acting community.
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