Macha Méril - Actor Profile

Macha Méril

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 3, 1940
Birth Place: Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco]

About Macha Méril

Princess Maria-Magdalena Vladimirovna Gagarina (born 3 September 1940), known by her stage name Macha Méril, is a French actress and writer. Méril is descended by her father from the Russian princely house Gagarin and by her mother from a Ukrainian noble family. She appeared in 125 films between 1959 and 2012, including films directed by Jean-Luc Godard (A Married Woman / Une femme mariée), Luis Buñuel (Belle de jour), and Rainer Werner Fassbinder (Chinese Roulette). She also appeared in the Quebec television series Lance et Compte. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Helga Ulmann in Dario Argento's Deep Red and in Aldo Lado's Night Train Murders (1975). Description above from the Wikipedia article Macha Méril,licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Macha Méril Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Macha Méril reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Macha Méril's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 70% of Macha Méril's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Crucial Test, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Macha Méril Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Macha Méril's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Macha Méril has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Vieillir et jouir sans entraves Self - Actress / Writer Hit Similar →
2024 Jean-Pierre Léaud: The Child of Cinema Self - Actress Super Hit Similar →
2022 Queen Lear – Die Leben der Amanda Lear Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Françoise Dorléac, from The Man from Rio to The Young Girls of Rochefort self Super Hit Similar →
2019 The Unexpected Child Christine Average Similar →
2018 Françoise Dorléac, une promesse Self Average Similar →
2017 Mr. Stein Goes Online Marie Average Similar →
2016 Alliances rouge sang Béatrice Hit Similar →
2012 3rd Reich Mothers, in the Name of the Master Race Alice Fabre (old) Hit Similar →
2012 Happiness Never Comes Alone Fanfan Keller Average Similar →
2007 René Bousquet ou le grand arrangement Évelyne Baylet Hit Similar →
2003 Bel-Ami Mme Madeleine Forestier / Mme du Roy de Cantel Super Hit Similar →
2000 Le sciamane Claudia's mother Super Hit Similar →
1998 Belle Grand-Mère Babou Super Hit Similar →
1998 A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries Madame Beauvier Average Similar →
1996 A Crucial Test Catherine Super Hit Similar →
1993 Berlin '39 Madame Vic Super Hit Similar →
1991 Meeting Venus Miss Malikoff Average Similar →
1991 A Simple Story La vedova del Roccella Hit Similar →
1986 Follow My Gaze La femme à l'ouvre boîte Average Similar →
1985 Vagabond Madame Landier Hit Similar →
1983 For Those I Loved Martin's Mother Hit Similar →
1983 Deadly Circuit Madeleine Beauvoir Average Similar →
1982 L'Apprentissage de la ville Luc's mother Super Hit Similar →
1981 Le bonheur des tristes Madeleine Super Hit Similar →
1981 Beau Pere la Maîtresse de maison Hit Similar →
1981 Bolero Magda Kremer Hit Similar →
1979 Le rose di Danzica Elvira von Lehner Super Hit Similar →
1978 Rock 'n Roll Annalisa Hit Similar →
1978 Ridendo e scherzando Susy Hit Similar →
1978 Robert et Robert Agathe Average Similar →
1977 Emmenez-moi au Ritz Barbara Hit Similar →
1977 Chinese Roulette Traunitz Hit Similar →
1977 Pasión Bianca Super Hit Similar →
1975 Il registratore Ms. Collins Super Hit Similar →
1975 Late Night Trains The Lady on the Train Average Similar →
1975 The Last Day of School Before Christmas Egle Hit Similar →
1975 Deep Red Helga Ulmann Super Hit Similar →
1974 Chinese In Paris Madeleine Average Similar →
1972 We Won't Grow Old Together Françoise Hit Similar →
1971 We Are All in Temporary Liberty Gisella, wife of Mario De Rossi Hit Similar →
1968 Wall Engravings Jeanne Delaître Super Hit Similar →
1967 Belle de Jour Renée Hit Similar →
1965 Rampage at Apache Wells Lizzy Average Similar →
1964 The Married Woman Charlotte Hit Similar →
1964 Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc Nicole Average Similar →
1964 Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise Nicole Average Similar →
1963 Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? Jacqueline Edwards Average Similar →
1962 Sign of the Lion La Blonde du 14 Juillet (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1960 The Itchy Palm Yvette Super Hit Similar →

Macha Méril - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Macha Méril?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Macha Méril is "A Crucial Test" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Macha Méril acted in?

Macha Méril has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Macha Méril?

Other notable films include "Il registratore", "L'Apprentissage de la ville", and "Le bonheur des tristes".

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