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Maria O'Brien

14 Aug 1950Born
24 Feb 2026Died
75Age at death
24Credits

Biography

Maria O'Brien (August 14, 1950 – February 24, 2026) was an American actress and acting coach. She was the daughter of actors Edmond O'Brien and Olga San Juan, and sister of voice actor Brendan O'Brien. She was best known as a character actress, but she also had a recurring role on a few television series, such as Ave 43 and The Life and Times of Eddie Roberts. She was also an acting coach on soap operas, such as Days of Our Lives, Sunset Beach, and Passions.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2018HowardFilm: Maria (archive footage)
  2. 2018Dead on ArrivalFilm: Neighbor
  3. 2002For the PeopleSeries: Judge (1 episode)
  4. 1999Jack & JillSeries: Fortune Teller (1 episode)
  5. 1997Beyond Belief: Fact or FictionSeries: Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") (1 episode)
  6. 1997Good LuckFilm: Peggy
  7. 1996Suddenly SusanSeries: Maria (1 episode)
  8. 1992In Sickness and in HealthFilm: Nancy
  9. 1991In a Stranger's HandFilm: Paula
  10. 1990In the Best Interest of the ChildFilm: Carla
  11. 1989Your Mother Wears Combat BootsFilm: Carla
  12. 1988Promised a MiracleFilm
  13. 1986MatlockSeries: Juanita Martinez (2 episodes)
  14. 1984ProtocolFilm: Donna
  15. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Lt. Abbe Esposito (1 episode)
  16. 1981The Incredible Shrinking WomanFilm: Neighbor
  17. 1980Magnum, P.I.Series: Club Manager Applicant (1 episode)
  18. 1980PSI FactorFilm
  19. 1977The ChoirboysFilm: Carrier 2's Wife
  20. 1977The Love BoatSeries: Rita Almerez (1 episode)
  21. 1977CHiPsSeries: Patti Poncherello (1 episode)
  22. 1977American RaspberryFilm: Air Puerto Rico Stewardess
  23. 1975SmileFilm: Maria
  24. 1975Shell GameFilm: Lola Ramirez

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