Marisa Mell
Biography
Marisa Mell was an Austrian actress born as Marlies Theres Moitzi in Graz, Austria, on February 24, 1939, and she passed away on May 16, 1992, at the age of 53. She became a cult figure of 1960s Italian B-movies and was credited with 71 acting roles. In 1963, she was involved in a violent automobile accident in France that left her unconscious for six hours and caused facial disfigurement to her right eye area and lip. Following two years of plastic surgery, her face healed with no remaining damage except for a distinctive curl of her upper lip. During her career, she declined a seven-year Hollywood contract because of the restrictive terms of the agreement.
Career overview
Marisa Mell was an Austrian actress born as Marlies Theres Moitzi in Graz, Austria, on February 24, 1939. She ultimately became a cult figure of 1960s Italian B-movies. Throughout her career, she accumulated 71 known acting credits in movies and television shows.
In 1963, Mell was involved in a violent automobile accident in France. She lay unconscious for six hours and nearly lost her right eye, and the disfigurement also extended to her lip. She spent the next two years undergoing plastic surgery. Ultimately, no damage remained in her face except for a distinctive curl of her upper lip.
During her career, she turned down a seven-year Hollywood contract. She remarked that while the payment would have been great, the contract was a whole book and joked that she thought even to go to the toilet she would have needed permission. Marisa Mell passed away on May 16, 1992, at the age of 53.
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Full Filmography
71 titles- Feuerblume - Die zwei Leben der Marisa Mell (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- I Love Vienna (1991) as Selina
- Quest for the Mighty Sword (1990) as Nephele
- Dangerous Affairs (1990) as Signora Elena Aloisi
- In Zeiten wie diesen (1989) as Cleopatra Meier
- Seifenblasen (1985) as TV manager
- Heiße Wickel - kalte Güsse (1984)
- Der Mörder (1984) as Wahrsagerin / Fortune teller
- Nude Strike (1983) as Marisa
- The Commissioner (1983) as Zappavigna
- The Traveling Companion (1981) as Woman with hat-veil
- The Doctor Prefers Sailors (1981) as Clara Morelli
- Traficantes Del Panico (1980) as Kim Lombard
- College Girl on Vacation (1980) as Violante Castaldi
- Peccati a Venezia (1980) as Melissa
- Fever of 40! (1980) as Linda Martin
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self
- Ring of Darkness (1979) as Agatha
- Obscene Desire (1978) as Amanda
- Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein (1977) as Chantal
- Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante (1977) as Self
- Casanova & Co. (1977) as Duchess of Cornaro
- Mad Dog Killer (1977) as Giuliana Caroli
- Loves, Bed and Betrayals (1976) as Greta
- Born Winner (1976) as Jusy
- Taxi Love - Servizio per signora (1976)
- Mahogany (1975) as Carlotta Gavina
- A Diary of a Murderess (1975) as Gina / Elisabeth
- Parapsycho: Spectrum of Fear (1975) as Greta
- Violent Blood Bath (1974) as Patricia Bataille
- Death Will Have Your Eyes (1974) as Luisa
- Gang War in Milan (1973) as Jasmina Sanders
- Beautiful, Rich, Slight Physical Defect, Seeks Soulmate (1973) as Paola
- High Voltage (1972) as Laura Moncada
- Magic Graz (1972) as herself
- Elisabeth - Kaiserin von Österreich (1972) as Kaiserin Elisabeth
- Ben & Charlie (1972) as Sarah
- Seven Blood-Stained Orchids (1972) as Anna Sartori / Maria Sartori
- Where the Bullets Fly (1972) as Lulu 'Miss Dynamite' Belle
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self
- The Great Swindle (1971) as Carla
- Devil's Ransom (1971) as Michèle
- Marta (1971) as Marta / Pilar
- Versatile Lovers (1970) as Isabelle
- One on Top of the Other (1969) as Susan Dumurrier / Monica Weston
- Danger: Diabolik (1968) as Eva Kant
- Stuntman (1968) as Gloria
- One Pair of Eyes (1967)
- Anyone Can Play (1967) as Paola
- Objective: 500 Million (1966) as Yo
- Che notte, ragazzi! (1966) as Monica
- Secret Agent Super Dragon (1966) as Charity Farrel
- Casanova '70 (1965) as Thelma
- Operation Double Cross (1965) as Frieda
- City of Fear (1965) as Ilona
- Masquerade (1965) as Sophie
- Diamond Walkers (1965) as Irene de Ridder
- French Dressing (1964) as Françoise Fayol
- Ein Mann im schönsten Alter (1964) as Brigitte
- The Last Ride to Santa Cruz (1964) as Juanita
- Venusberg (1963) as Florentine
- The Secret of the Red Orchid (1962) as Lilian Ranger
- Dr (1962) as Klara
- Ordered to Love (1961) as Erika Meuring
- The Cry of the Wild Geese (1961) as Judith Gare
- Am Galgen hängt die Liebe (1960) as Alka
- Der brave Soldat Schwejk (1960) as Olli
- Wegen Verführung Minderjähriger (1960) as Inge
- Das Nachtlokal zum Silbermond (1959) as Liliane
- Aktuelle Schaubude (1957) as Self
- The Light of Love (1954) as Minor Role
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marisa Mell best known for?
Marisa Mell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Quest for the Mighty Sword (1990), Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1974), The Ritz (1976), The Traveling Companion (1981).
When and where was Marisa Mell born?
Marisa Mell was born on February 24, 1939 in Graz, Austria. They passed away on May 16, 1992.
How many credits does Marisa Mell have?
Marisa Mell has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2023.
What is Marisa Mell's background in cinema and television?
Marisa Mell was an Austrian actress born as Marlies Theres Moitzi in Graz, Austria, on February 24, 1939, and she passed away on May 16, 1992, at the age of 53. She became a cult figure of 1960s Italian B-movies and was credited with 71 acting roles. In 1963, she was involved in a violent automobile accident in France ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Dalli Dalli (1971) as Self — aged about 32
- Elisabeth - Kaiserin von Österreich (1972) as Kaiserin Elisabeth — aged about 33
- Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein (1977) as Chantal — aged about 38
- NDR Talk Show (1979) as Self — aged about 40
- One on Top of the Other (1969) as Susan Dumurrier / Monica Weston — aged about 30
- Danger: Diabolik (1968) as Eva Kant — aged about 29
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