Maximilian Schell dies

Austrian-born Oscar winner was 83.

by Amber Wilkinson

Maximilian Schell won an Oscar for Judgement At Nuremberg
Maximilian Schell won an Oscar for Judgement At Nuremberg
Austrian-born actor Maximilian Schell has died at the age of 83.

Schell, who won an Oscar for his portrayal of a lawyer in Judgement At Nuremberg, passed away after a "sudden and serious illness", according to his agent.

Schell made his Hollywood debut in 1958 film Young Lions and was working right up until this year - his final film Les brigands is currently in post production. He was also Oscar nominated for his role in The Man In The Glass Booth and received a supporting actor nod for his performance alongside Jane Fonda in Julia.

He won a Golden Globe for his supporting role in HBO miniseries Stalin, playing Lenin alongside Robert Duvall. In addition to carving a long and successful career on screen, he was also a producer, director, concert pianist and conductor.

In documentary My Sister Maria, Schell portrayed his relationship with his acting sister, who died in 2005. He is survived by his wife Iva Mihanovic.

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