This lovely Austrian-born actress was born (in 1917) and raised in Vienna, performing as a child on stage and appearing in various productions for the renown Max Reinhardt. Trained in dance, she was a member of the Bodenwieser Ensemble, a European troupe. Following a few high school plays and dance recitals, she went on to study drama and voice at the Vienna Conservatory. Maria arrived in the United States at the outbreak of war in 1938 and first performed on the New York stage, notably in the 1942 production of "The Moon Is Down." Spotted for films, she was one of many foreign actresses Hollywood took in at the time to fill their quota of exotic mystery ladies in war-era intrigue and film noir. She made her debut in Mission to Moscow (1943) for Warner Bros. and continued on freelancing for other studios with Days of Glory (1944), opposite Gregory Peck, Lady on a Train (1945), The Web (1947), The Other Love (1947), Strictly Dishonorable (1951), By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953), and Outcasts of the City (1958), among others. Her film career waned in the 50s and she turned to radio, TV and commercials. She formed her own production company, Maria Palmer Enterprises, and hosted her own local Los Angeles show "Sincerely, Maria Palmer" in the early 60s. In later years she wrote a number of non-produced teleplays, often under the pseudonym Eliot Parker White. Dying of pulmonary failure while battling cancer in 1981, she kept extensive journals of her life and career which were later available to the public.
Maria Pantazi is known for Life (2014), Life: Treis (2016) and Marie Pantiz: Thelo Boogie (2012).
Maria Paris is an actress and writer, known for Frank and Ava (2018), The Rita Guida Show (2014) and Don't Judge Me! (2016).
Maria Park is known for All Together Now (2020).
Maria Pau Pigem studied acting at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona (1989-1991). After working in theatre, she continued her training for six years in the Studio de Fazio, in Rome (Italy), led by Dominique de Fazio (lifetime member of the Actor's Studio N.Y.). During her training, she moved to Germany where she worked in theatre. In 1996, she started to work for Mr. de Fazio at the Studio. In 1998 she returned definitively to Barcelona where she continues her career in cinema, television and theatre. At the moment she is also teaching directing actors for future directors and scriptwriters in ESCAC (Escuela Superior de Cine y Audiovisuales de Cataluña), and acting teacher in Col.legi del Teatre de Barcelona.
Maria Paula Santiago is known for Home Service (2023).
Maria Pawlowska was born on February 8, 1991 in Kraków, Malopolskie, Poland. She is an actress, known for Konwój (2017), Strazacy (2015) and Sztuka kochania. Historia Michaliny Wislockiej (2017).
Maria Peszek was born on September 9, 1973 in Wroclaw, Dolnoslaskie, Poland. She is known for Wiedzmin (2001), Wiedzmin (2002) and Nocne graffiti (1997).
Maria Peters was born on March 30, 1958 in Willemstad, Curaçao, Netherlands. She is a producer and writer, known for Sonny Boy (2011), De tasjesdief (1995) and Kruimeltje (1999). She is married to Dave Schram. They have two children.
Maria Petrano is known for Crazy Birds (2019), Lil' Monsters 2 (2020) and Feather Friends (2019).