Marisa Paredes
Known for
A celebrated Spanish actress born in Madrid, Marisa Paredes was one of the great faces of contemporary Spanish cinema and a muse to Pedro Almodóvar, starring in 'The Flower of My Secret' (1995), 'All About My Mother' (1999) and 'The Skin I Live In' (2011). She also appeared abroad in Benigni's 'Life Is Beautiful' (1997). A commanding, emotionally rich performer with a regal presence, she worked across five decades until her death in 2024, an esteemed grande dame of Spanish film and stage.
Marisa Paredes
65 Movies
5 Series
A celebrated Spanish actress born in Madrid, Marisa Paredes was one of the great faces of contemporary Spanish cinema and a muse to Pedro Almodóvar, starring in 'The Flower of My Secret' (1995), 'All About My Mother' (1999) and 'The Skin I Live In' (2011). She also appeared abroad in Benigni's 'Life Is Beautiful' (1997). A commanding, emotionally rich performer with a regal presence, she worked across five decades until her death in 2024, an esteemed grande dame of Spanish film and stage.
Movies
Plays Dora's Mother
Life Is Beautiful
1997
Plays Marilia
The Skin I Live In
2011
Plays Huma Rojo
All About My Mother
1999
Plays Carmen
The Devil's Backbone
2001
Plays Leo Macías
The Flower of My Secret
1995
Plays Becky del Páramo
High Heels
1991
Plays Veronica
Four Last Songs
2007
Plays D. Filipa Sanches
Lines of Wellington
2012
Plays Sor Estiércol
Dark Habits
1983
Plays Carmen
Despite Everything
2019
Plays Ramona
Latin Lover
2015
Plays Guerrillera
A Dog Called... Vengeance
1977
Plays Lola
No One Writes to the Colonel
1999
Plays Carmen
Sus años dorados
1980
Plays Sarah Bernhardt
Off Season
1992
Plays Xulia
Continental
1989
Plays Nina
Requiem for a Gringo
1968
Plays Dottoressa Campo
The Man Who Loves
2008
Plays Reyes
Queens
2005
Plays Maria
Three Lives and Only One Death
1996
Plays Maria
Dreamland
2013
Plays María Luisa
The God of Wood
2010
Plays Irene Gallardo
Deep Crimson
1996
Plays María Luisa
Bicycles Are for the Summer
1984
Plays Klemp
The Awful Dr. Orlof
1962
Plays Marisa
Petra
2018
Plays Le Maîtresse de Cérémonie
Golem, the Spirit of Exile
1992
Plays Madre di Luca
Diary of a Rapist
1995
Plays Clara
Red Sunset
2004
Plays Doña Consuelo
Talk of Angels
1998
Plays Pilar
Photo
2012
Plays Griselda
In a Glass Cage
1986
Plays María
Jonas and Lila, Til Tomorrow
1999
Plays Judit Canalès
His Mother's Eyes
2011
Plays Olga
Tierno verano de lujurias y azoteas
1993
Plays Ana
Amores locos
2009
Plays Odette
Gigola
2010
Plays Zoila Gómez
Opera Prima
1980
Plays Elise von Sekt, Milady
Doctor Chance
1998
Plays Paloma
Tata Mía
1986
Plays La Maja
Goya: A Story of Solitude
1971
Plays Suzana
Lost in Transit
1993
Plays Monja
Magic Mirror
2006
Plays Elizabeth (segment "Victor Frankenstein")
Cake of Blood
1971
Plays Adela
Tu novia está loca
1988
Plays Rosario
Una preciosa puesta de sol
2003
Plays Julia Márquez
Ship of Fools
1995
Plays Mujer desconocida
La reina anónima
1992
Plays Olga
Silver-beet Face
1987
Plays Marisa
Mientras haya luz
1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Marisa Paredes still alive?
Marisa Paredes passed away on December 17, 2024 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Marisa Paredes?
Marisa Paredes is best known for roles in Life Is Beautiful, The Skin I Live In, All About My Mother.
How many movies has Marisa Paredes been in?
Over a 64-year career (since 1960), Marisa Paredes has appeared in 65 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Marisa Paredes's first movie?
The career of Marisa Paredes began with Police Calling 091 (1960).
What is Marisa Paredes's most recent movie or series?
Marisa Paredes's most recent release is Emergency Exit, which premiered on December 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Marisa Paredes appeared in?
On television, Marisa Paredes has appeared in Tales to Keep You Awake, Dressed in Blue, Felipe y Letizia, Cervantes.
Marisa Paredes
1946-04-03 · Madrid, Spain
María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé, (3 April 1946-17 December 2024) born in Madrid was better known in showbusiness as Marisa Paredes. She was a Spanish actress known for All About My Mother and Life is Beautiful.