Actresses who died on May 29

Take a focused look at the actresses who passed away on May 29. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1979 Mary Pickford

  Mary Pickford was a Canadian-American film actress, producer, and screenwriter, renowned as one of the most significant pioneers of the early Hollywood film industry. She was a co-founder of United Artists and one of the original 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. [bio]

• 1982 Romy Schneider

  Romy Schneider was a renowned Austrian-born actress best known for her roles in European cinema, particularly in German and French films. She gained international fame for her performance as Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the 'Sissi' trilogy and later worked with renowned directors such as Luchino Visconti and Claude Sautet. [bio]