Actor

Rita Maiden

1928 – 2017

Who they are

Born: 6 May 1928, Bucharest, Romania
Died: 7 August 2017
Known for: PlayTime, Going Places, The Milky Way

Rita Maiden (1928–2017) was a Bucharest-born actress who worked mainly in France. She built a long career in supporting parts across the 1960s, 70s and early 80s. Her credits include films by major directors such as Jacques Tati, Jean-Luc Godard, Luis Buñuel and Bertrand Blier.

Where to start

PlayTime (1967)Full guide
Jacques Tati's ambitious, now celebrated comedy, and her most widely seen credit.
Going Places (1974)In the library
Bertrand Blier's provocative, hugely successful comedy that defined 1970s French cinema.
The Milky Way (1969)Log in to add it to the library
Luis Buñuel's surreal satire of religious doctrine, placing her in a landmark art-house film.
The Married Woman (1964)Log in to add it to the library
An early Jean-Luc Godard feature, linking her to the French New Wave.
The Taking of Power by Louis XIV (1966)Log in to add it to the library
Roberto Rossellini's acclaimed historical drama, showing her range beyond comedy.

Their films in the library

PlayTime1967 · Actor

Awards

No major awards are documented here.

The full list · 33

1964The Married WomanLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Madame Celine
1964All About LovingLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La patiente impatiente chez le dentiste
1964In the AffirmativeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La serveuse du restaurant
1966The Taking of Power by Louis XIVLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Une paysanne
1966The Gardener of ArgenteuilLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Un cliente chez Albert
1966Les CombinardsLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Yolande, une prostituée
1966We Are All NakedLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mother
1967PlayTimeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mr. Schultz's Companion
1967Made in U.S.ALog in to add it to the libraryActor as Woman Who Gives Paula Information (uncredited)
1967Idiot in ParisLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La marchande de billets à qui Goubi demande la rue des Vertus
1967Pitchi-Poï ou La parole donnéeLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Rita
1969The Milky WayLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Une fille de Priscillien
1969Mr. FreedomLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Self
1969Life Love DeathLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Prostitute in car
1970Last Known AddressLog in to add it to the libraryActor as (uncredited)
1970The HorseLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Secretary (uncredited)
1970Only the CoolLog in to add it to the libraryActor as The prostitute
1973I. You. They.Log in to add it to the libraryActor as La femme au whisky
1974Going PlacesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Owner of the beach restaurant
1974Clockwork BananasLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1974Et avec les oreilles qu'est-ce que vous faites?Log in to add it to the libraryActor as La prostituée sur les Champs-Elysées
1976A Real Young GirlLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Mrs. Bonnard
1976Femmes FatalesLog in to add it to the libraryActor as A Candidate
1976Run After Me Until I Catch YouLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Une cliente
1976House of LoveLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La comtesse de Bressac
1977AnimalLog in to add it to the libraryActor as L'infirmière chef
1978Beaujolais Nouveau Is ArrivedLog in to add it to the libraryActor
1978Dora and the Magic LanternLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Magdelène, the good fairy
1979Mama Turns 100Log in to add it to the libraryActor as Solange
1979The WinnerLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La mère de Laurent
1981The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Miss OsbourneLog in to add it to the libraryActor as Lady Osbourne, Fanny's mother
1981Rookie Soldiers on ManeuversLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La médecin-chef
1984La Femme en spiraleLog in to add it to the libraryActor as La mère de Charlotte

Filmography data from TMDB. The profile text is a draft written for Cinespective.