Romy Schneider

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Characters played by Romy Schneider

Marianne — The Swimming Pool (1969)

Marianne is Jean-Paul's girlfriend of just over two years and Harry's former lover. She invites Harry and Penelope to stay at the villa, is drawn into Harry's renewed attention, and later learns Jean-Paul committed the killing. Although she discovers evidence of the crime, she protects him and remains with him.

Empress Elisabeth — Sissi: The Young Empress (1956)

Young Bavarian princess turned Austrian Empress, known for her beauty and rebellious spirit.

Lydia Tovalski — Womanlight (1979)

A grieving woman who has considered suicide after a fatal car accident caused by her husband and the collapse of their marriage. She asks Michel to accompany her to confront Alain, using their shared presence to postpone a final decision.

Princess Elisabeth — Sissi (1955)

Young Bavarian princess, later Empress Elisabeth, carefree and nature-loving.

Julie Wormser — Innocents with Dirty Hands (1975)

Julie is the young wife of wealthy Louis Wormser. She begins an affair with Jeff and joins him in a plan to knock Louis unconscious and dispose of his body. After Jeff vanishes with Louis’s money, she is left under police suspicion. She later refuses Jeff’s demands, but he attacks her before the police arrive.

Rosalie — Cesar and Rosalie (1972)

Rosalie is a beautiful divorcée caught between César, her current partner, and David, her first love. After reuniting with David, she runs away with him, later accepts César's offer of a holiday home, and falls into depression. When César brings David back, she flees again before returning unexpectedly a year later.

Annemarie von Hartman — The Cardinal (1963)

A young woman Stephen meets during his sabbatical in Vienna. They develop a romantic relationship, though Stephen maintains his clerical vows. She is later imprisoned by the Nazi regime, and Stephen manages to see her one final time before his elevation to cardinal.

Chantal Martinaud — The Inquisitor (1981)

Martinaud's wife who reveals a marital rift to the investigating police. She mentions a connection to a young girl named Camille and ultimately commits suicide after her husband leaves the police station.

Leni — The Trial (1962)

Leni is Albert Hastler's mistress and becomes a possible source of further advice for Josef K. When Hastler's legal assistance proves unsatisfactory, she suggests that Josef seek help from another adviser, directing him toward a new but ultimately unhelpful attempt to understand his case.

Carole Werner — What's New Pussycat? (1965)

Carole is Michael's fiancée and uses Victor to make him jealous when she doubts his fidelity. Her plan succeeds enough for Michael to propose marriage, but his continuing interest in other women makes her furious. After their civil ceremony, his flirtatious remark to the registrar again provokes her anger.

Katherine Mortenhoe — Death Watch (1980)

Protagonist diagnosed with a fatal illness who accepts a £300,000 offer from NTV to film her final days. She flees in disguise, teams up with Roddy to reach her first husband Gerald, and ultimately dies on his doorstep after taking her medication.

Line / The Angel — An Angel on Wheels (1959)

A loyal Angel Starline stewardess who harbors deep unrequited love for racing driver Pierre Chaillot. After Pierre's suicide attempt, she is chosen to appear as his earthly guardian angel, guiding him through emotional turmoil and helping him rediscover his will to live.

Career Overview

Romy Schneider has 98 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Their work is anchored in the Sissi Collection universe with 3 titles. Signature works include The Swimming Pool, Sissi: The Young Empress, Womanlight. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
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Gender
female
Known Credits
98
Birth Date
1938-09-23
Birth Place
Vienna, Austria

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