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Maximilian Schell (8 December 1930 – 1 February 2014) Loren and Maximilian Schell are pictured on the set of “Die Eingeschlossenen Von Altona” ("The Condemned of Altona”) in Hamburg, Germany on May 25, 1962, as film work started under the direction of Vittorio De Sica. Both were awarded the Oscars as best film actress and actor of the year. (AP Photo/Helmuth Lohmann)

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Maximilian Schell (8 December 1930 – 1 February 2014) Schell, who portrays Russia's indomitable 17th century ruler Peter the Great in the upcoming TV series of the same name shown Jan. 20, 1986, says playing the role of the tsar who dragged an unwilling Russia out of the Dark Ages, was a ?challenging role.? The four-part mini-series begins on Monday. Schell is interviewed in Los Angeles Jan. 20, 1986 about his role in the NBC series. (AP Photo/Lacy Atkins)