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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
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Nationality
Religion
Eastern Orthodoxy
Languages
English, French, Italian, Russian
Spouses
Michel Legrand (2014-2019), Gian Vittorio Baldi
Parents
Vladimir Gagarin, Marie Gagarine
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
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Macha Méril is known for acting.
Born in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco] (age 85).
4 awards including Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Macha Méril has 49 credits in our database.
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Filmography (49)
AWARDS (4)
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Knight of the Legion of Honour
1993
WON
B
Officer of the National Order of Merit
WON
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Officer of Arts and Letters
WON
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Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit
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Biography
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).
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How old is Macha Méril?
Macha Méril is 85 years old, born on .
Where was Macha Méril born?
Macha Méril was born in Rabat, French Protectorate in Morocco [now Morocco].
What movies or shows has Macha Méril been in?
Macha Méril has 49 credits in our database. Notable titles include Alliances rouge sang (2016), Happiness Never Comes Alone (2012), Belle grand mère, La Trattoria (2003), A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998), Le Fils de Gascogne (1995).
What is Macha Méril known for?
Macha Méril is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Macha Méril?
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