Maria Casares Actress Date of Birth: 21.11.1922 Country: Spain

1. Biography of Maria Casares
2. Acting Career
3. Later Years and Personal Life

Biography of Maria Casares

Maria Casares (born November 21, 1922 - November 22, 1996) was a Spanish actress, primarily known for her work in theater, particularly in tragic roles. Her real surname was Kiorga. She was the daughter of a Republican diplomat in Paris, where she attended high school before graduating from the Conservatoire d'Art Dramatique in 1942. Casares had a successful career on stage, performing in the Comedie-Francaise and the National Popular Theater.

Acting Career

Although she had a limited filmography, Casares made a notable impact in the few roles she took on. She appeared in Marcel Carne's "Les Enfants Du Paradis" (1945) and Robert Bresson's "Les Dames Du Bois De Boulogne" (1945). Her portrayal of Sanseverina in Christian-Jaque's adaptation of "La Chartreuse De Parme" (1947) was particularly praised. Director Jean Cocteau recognized her strong dramatic talent and cast her as Death in "Orphee" (1949) and the princess in "Le Testament D'orphee" (1959), where Cocteau himself played Orpheus. She also had successful roles in minor films such as "Ombre Et Lumiere" (1950) and "La Lectrice" (1987).

Later Years and Personal Life

Casares lived a reclusive life and was known to be very private. She took on smaller roles in films such as "Les Chevaliers De La Table Ronde" (1990) and "Quelque part en Amerique" (1996) directed by Pascaline Chavanne. Maria Casares passed away in 1996, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and respected actress in both theater and film.