Mado Maurin was an American actress who is best known for The Favour, the Watch and the Very Big Fish, Viva la vie, and The Woman Cop. Born on September 24, 1915, in Paris, France, she had a successful career in acting until her passing on December 8, 2013, in the same city.
Personal and Family Life
Mado Maurin, originally named Madeleine Jeanne Louise Maurin, was married twice. She was first married to Pierre-Marie Bourdeaux from 1934 until their divorce in 1948, with whom she had three children. Later, she married Georges Collignon in 1959, and they had three children together. Throughout her life, Maurin was connected to notable family members, including her grandchildren, Angèle Herry-Leclerc and Lola Dewaere.
Career
Mado Maurin began her acting career at the famous Grand Guignol theater in Paris in 1933. She enjoyed a diverse career in film and television, gaining recognition for her roles, particularly in French cinema. She acted in numerous films throughout her life, leaving a significant mark on the industry.
Death and Legacy
Mado Maurin passed away on December 8, 2013, in Paris, France. Her legacy lives on through her extensive body of work in film and television. Many remember her not only for her performances but also for her contributions to the arts.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Un mauvais fils | 1980-10-14 | femme d’André |
| Le Cahier volé | 1993-04-28 | La mère supérieure |
| Viva la vie | 1984-04-18 | François’s Mother |
| Marie Besnard l’empoisonneuse… | 2006-09-02 | Mme Davaillaud |
| Un point c’est tout ! | 2009-09-19 | Paulette |
| Les diablesses | 2007-04-20 | Soeur Marie-Odile |
| Sexe, magouilles et culture générale | 2001-06-11 | |
| Si je peux me permettre | 1996-01-01 | Joséphine Lequillard |
| The Favor, the Watch and the Very Big Fish | 1991-05-01 | Old Lady in Park |
| Une image de trop | 1993-04-21 | Madame Tissot |
| Rebelote | 1984-09-05 | Mrs. No, the nanny |
| Tout le monde peut se tromper | 1983-02-10 | La première invitée du mariage |
| Ubu enchaîné | 1971-10-02 | |
| Je suis Pierre Rivière | 1976-04-07 | La grand-mère |
| Le revolver et la rose | 1970-11-25 | Catherine’s mother |
| L’amour mensonge | 1980-01-23 | |
| Uhloz | 1989-01-01 | La voisine |
| La vie à mains nues | 2005-03-27 | Germaine |
| Un si joli village… | 1979-02-28 | Elodie |
| Les Clefs de bagnole | 2003-12-10 | La dame en blanc |
| La garce | 1984-09-05 | Madame Pasquet |
| Alice au pays des merveilles | 1970-12-22 | |
| La Femme flic | 1980-01-08 | La logeuse |
| Légitime violence | 1982-09-01 | |
| Patrick Dewaere, mon héros | 2022-05-17 | Herself (archive) – mother of Patrick Dewaere |