Maria Schneider
Movie Actress
French actress who played opposite Marlon Brando as Jeanne in the 1972 picture Last Tango in Paris. She was also well known for her role in The Passenger.
After leaving home at the age of 15, she worked as a film extra and model before finding some connections within the film industry and eventually getting her big break by appearing in the 1970 film Madly.
She played the part of Bertha in Franco Zeffirelli's adaptation of Jane Eyre.
She was in a relationship with Maria Pia Almadio.
Warren Beatty helped get her career started by introducing her to the William Morris Agency.