Romy Schneider
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Romy Schneider (born Rosemarie Magdalena Albach, September 23, 1938 – May 29, 1982) was a 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, and later reprised the role in a more mature version in Visconti's Ludwig (1973). Schneider moved to France, where she made successful and critically acclaimed films with some of the most notable film directors of that era.
Romy Schneider Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Romy Schneider reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Romy Schneider's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of Romy Schneider'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 Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Romy Schneider Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Romy Schneider's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Romy Schneider has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Romy Schneider, face à son destin | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | L'Âge d'or de la pub | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Romy Schneider & Alain Delon: An Enduring Passion | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | La TV des 70's : Quand Giscard était président | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Mythos Côte d'Azur - Liebe, Luxus, Leidenschaft | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Trintignant by Trintignant | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Alain Delon, l'ombre au tableau | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Conversation with Romy Schneider | Self (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Incredible Mr. Piccoli | Self - Actress (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno | Odette (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Romy Schneider, étrange étrangère | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | The Passerby | Elsa Wiener / Lina Baumstein | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Inquisitor | Chantal Martinaud | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Ghost of Love | Anna Brigatti Zighi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Death Watch | Katherine Mortenhoe | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Tausend Lieder ohne Ton | Die Geliebte | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Mado | Hélène | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Old Gun | Clara Dandieu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Innocents with Dirty Hands | Julie Wormser | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | That Most Important Thing: Love | Nadine Chevalier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Last Train | Anna Kupfer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Ludwig | Elisabeth of Austria | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Cesar and Rosalie | Rosalie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Bailey on Visconti | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Max and the Junkmen | Julia Anna 'Lily' Ackermann | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Things of Life | Hélène | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Louis Dufay, la couleur et l'Héliophore | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Otley | Imogen | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Swimming Pool | Marianne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Romy: Anatomy of a Face | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Love at Sea | The Star | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Good Neighbor Sam | Janet Lagerlof | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Cardinal | Annemarie von Hartman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Victors | Regine | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | The Trial | Leni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Le Combat dans l'île | Anne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sissi - Forever My Love | Princess Elizsabeth (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Boccaccio '70 | Pupe (segment "Il lavoro") | Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Die Sendung der Lysistrata | Myrrhine / Uschi Hellwig | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Purple Noon | Freddy's Companion (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Katia | Katia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | Die schöne Lügnerin | Fanny Emmetsrieder | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Christine | Christine Weiring | Average | Similar → |
| 1957 | Sissi: The Fateful Years of an Empress | Empress Elisabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Sissi: The Young Empress | Empress Elisabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Kitty and the Great Big World | Kitty Dupont | Average | Similar → |
| 1955 | Sissi | Princess Elisabeth | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Die Deutschmeister | Constanze " Stanzi " Hübner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1954 | The Story of Vickie | Princess Victoria / Queen Victoria | Hit | Similar → |
Romy Schneider - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Romy Schneider?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Romy Schneider is "Romy Schneider: A Woman in Three Notes" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Romy Schneider acted in?
Romy Schneider has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Romy Schneider?
Other notable films include "Bailey on Visconti", "Tausend Lieder ohne Ton", and "Louis Dufay, la couleur et l'Héliophore".