Acting
Maureen Kerwin
Maureen Kerwin, born on July 21, 1949, in Munich, is a distinguished French-American actress renowned for her contributions to both film and television. She made her acting debut in 1972 in France, portraying Rosalinde in "Comme il vous plaira," a production inspired by Shakespeare and featuring notable actors Jean-Pierre Aumont and Paul Barge.
Her cinematic journey commenced in 1973 with "L'Héritier," directed by Philippe Labro, where she shared the screen with esteemed talents such as Jean-Paul Belmondo and Jean Rochefort. That same year, she starred in "Le Concierge" under Jean Girault’s direction alongside Bernard Le Coq. Kerwin's career continued to flourish as she worked with Robert Parrish in "Marseille contrat" (1974), featuring a notable cast including Michael Caine and James Mason.
In television, she made appearances in various productions, such as "Le Bois dormant" (1975) and "Le Pion" (1978). Her film credits in the 1980s include "Je vais craquer!" and "Plus beau que moi, tu meurs," showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Kerwin hails from a theatrical lineage as the granddaughter of Simonne Volterra, who directed the Marigny Theatre from 1948 to 1963. She has two daughters, Jennifer and Delphine, from her first marriage to Jean Azancot and was married to acclaimed filmmaker Jerry Schatzberg from 1983 to 1998, collaborating with him on multiple projects, including "Besoin d'amour" (1982) and "L'Ami retrouvé" (1988).
