
Mado Maurin
ActingAbout Mado Maurin
Madeleine Jeanne Louise "Mado" Maurin (24 September 1915 − 8 December 2013) was a French actress, whose career spanned over 55 years. Born in Paris, Maurin began her acting career in 1955. Maurin was married twice and was the mother of actors Jean-Pierre Maurin (1941−1996), Yves-Marie Maurin (1944−2009), Patrick Dewaere (1947−1982), Dominique Collignon-Maurin (born 1949), Jean-François Vlérick (born 1957), and Marie-Véronique Maurin (born 1960). Mado Maurin died of natural causes on 8 December 2013, aged 98, in Paris. Source: Article "Mado Maurin" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Mado Maurin Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Mado Maurin reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Mado Maurin's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 45% of Mado Maurin'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 Le revolver et la rose, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Mado Maurin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mado Maurin's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Mado Maurin has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Patrick Dewaere, My Hero | Self (archive footage) - mother of Patrick Dewaere | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Unloved | Soeur Marie-Odile | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Un point c'est tout ! | Paulette | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Poisoner | Marie-Louise Davaillaud | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | La vie à mains nues | Germaine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Car Keys | Lady in white | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Sexe, magouilles et culture générale | Paulette, candidate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Si je peux me permettre | Joséphine Lequillard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Stolen Diary | La mère supérieure | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Picture Perfect | Madame Tissot | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Les Ritals | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish | Old Lady in Park | Average | Similar → |
| 1989 | Uhloz | La voisine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Rebelote | Mrs. No, the nanny | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Bitch | Madame Pasquet | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Long Live Life | François's Mother | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Homicide by night | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Tout le monde peut se tromper | La première invitée du mariage | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Les Misérables | Toussaint, Cosette's maid, rue Plumet (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Legitimate Violence | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Heat of Desire | La concierge | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Bad Son | femme d'André | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | L'amour mensonge | Mathieu's mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | La Femme flic | La logeuse | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | Such a Lovely Town... | Élodie, la bonne de Stéphane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Je suis Pierre Rivière | La grand-mère | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Ubu enchaîné | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Alice au pays des merveilles | Cook | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Le revolver et la rose | Catherine's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
Mado Maurin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mado Maurin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mado Maurin is "Le revolver et la rose" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Mado Maurin acted in?
Mado Maurin has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mado Maurin?
Other notable films include "Uhloz", "La vie à mains nues", and "Patrick Dewaere, My Hero".

