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GradyPhilpott · 3 February 2014, 06:47 AM

Schell, one of the most successful German-speaking actors in English-language films, made his Hollywood debut in 1958 in the World War II film "The Young Lions," according to IMDb.

In his second Hollywood role, as defense attorney Hans Rolfe in Stanley Kramer's classic "Judgment at Nuremberg," he won the 1961 Academy Award for Best Actor and beat out co-star Spencer Tracy for the Oscar, according to IMDb. He also earned a Golden Globe and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for the role, which brought him international acclaim.

Schell's acting eventually won him two more Oscar nominations -- in 1976 for Best Actor for "The Man in the Glass Booth" and in 1978 for Best Supporting Actor for "Julia," according to IMDb.

As a director, Schell's 1984 documentary on Marlene Dietrich, "Marlene" was nominated for a best documentary Oscar and praised as a masterpiece of the nonfiction genre, according to IMDb. Dietrich allowed herself to be recorded but refused to be filmed, bringing out the most in Schell's talent to penetrate images and uncover reality.

Schell was born in Vienna on December 8, 1930, and raised in Zurich, Switzerland.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/01/showbi...Top+Stories%29

HL65 · 3 February 2014, 06:52 AM

Rest in Peace Mr. Schell.

figbo · 3 February 2014, 07:03 AM

One heck of an actor.

FTX I · 3 February 2014, 07:21 AM

Sad to hear. RIP

MonBK · 3 February 2014, 07:22 AM

Rip

capote · 3 February 2014, 07:24 AM

Rip. He did an outstanding job in Judgement at Nuremburg way back.

Marcela · 3 February 2014, 07:31 AM

Rest in Peace, Herr Schell

Bangel · 3 February 2014, 07:31 AM

Great actor. RIP.

StaceeJaxx · 3 February 2014, 08:46 AM

He was great in The Black Hole when I was a kid

Rock · 4 February 2014, 10:45 AM

I remember him for "Cross of Iron" and "A Bridge too Far".
He had a pretty impressive body of work.
RIP

Dr. Robert · 4 February 2014, 01:33 PM

RIP to my fellow ethnic Austrian....he split Austria when my father did.
Schell (and my father) were class acts.

3 February 2014, 06:47 AM	#1
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Maximilian Schell dies at 83 Schell, one of the most successful German-speaking actors in English-language films, made his Hollywood debut in 1958 in the World War II film "The Young Lions," according to IMDb. In his second Hollywood role, as defense attorney Hans Rolfe in Stanley Kramer's classic "Judgment at Nuremberg," he won the 1961 Academy Award for Best Actor and beat out co-star Spencer Tracy for the Oscar, according to IMDb. He also earned a Golden Globe and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for the role, which brought him international acclaim. Schell's acting eventually won him two more Oscar nominations -- in 1976 for Best Actor for "The Man in the Glass Booth" and in 1978 for Best Supporting Actor for "Julia," according to IMDb. As a director, Schell's 1984 documentary on Marlene Dietrich, "Marlene" was nominated for a best documentary Oscar and praised as a masterpiece of the nonfiction genre, according to IMDb. Dietrich allowed herself to be recorded but refused to be filmed, bringing out the most in Schell's talent to penetrate images and uncover reality. Schell was born in Vienna on December 8, 1930, and raised in Zurich, Switzerland. http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/01/showbi...Top+Stories%29 __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I remember him for "Cross of Iron" and "A Bridge too Far". He had a pretty impressive body of work. RIP __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	RIP to my fellow ethnic Austrian....he split Austria when my father did. Schell (and my father) were class acts. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

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FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Sad to hear. RIP

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MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Rip

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capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Rip. He did an outstanding job in Judgement at Nuremburg way back.

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Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Great actor. RIP.

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