Is Maria Schell A-List?
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No — Maria Schell is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
1942D$0.01M
Early Acting Roles
Started her acting career in Switzerland.
1954B▲▲$0.1M+$0.09000000000000001M
Cannes Best Actress Award
Won the Cannes Best Actress Award for 'The Last Bridge'.
1956B$0.5M+$0.4M
Venice Film Festival Award
Won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival for 'Gervaise'.
1960B$1M+$0.5M
German Cinema Stardom
Achieved fame as one of the leading stars of German cinema.
1980C▼$2M+$1M
Later Career Television
Acted in films and television throughout her later career.
2005B▲$5M+$3M
Death in Carinthia
Passed away in Carinthia, Austria.
2026B$5M
Legacy in European Cinema
Remembered as one of the leading stars of German cinema, with a lasting impact on European film.
Last updated: February 21, 2026