Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
August 14, 1950
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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Maria O'Brien
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
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Howard | Maria (archive footage) |
| 2018 | Dead on Arrival | Neighbor |
| 1997 | Good Luck | Peggy |
| 1992 | In Sickness and in Health | Nancy |
| 1991 | In a Stranger's Hand | Paula |
| 1990 | In the Best Interest of the Child | Carla |
| 1989 | Your Mother Wears Combat Boots | Carla |
| 1988 | Promised a Miracle | |
| 1984 | Protocol | Donna |
| 1981 | The Incredible Shrinking Woman | Neighbor |
| 1980 | PSI Factor | |
| 1977 | The Choirboys | Carrier 2's Wife |
| 1975 | Smile | Maria |
| 1975 | Shell Game | Lola Ramirez |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | For the People | Judge |
| 1997 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") |
| 1996 | Suddenly Susan | Maria |
| 1986 | Matlock | Juanita Martinez |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote | Lt. Abbe Esposito |
| 1980 | Magnum, P.I. | Club Manager Applicant |
| 1977 | CHiPs | Patti Poncherello |
| 1977 | The Love Boat | Rita Almerez |