Maria O'Brien
Known for Acting · 22 credits
- Born
- 1950-08-14
- Died
- 2026-02-24
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Also known as
- Maria O'Brian
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
TV Shows (8)
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Abbe Esposito
The Love Boat
1977
as Rita Almerez
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Club Manager Applicant
Matlock
1986
as Juanita Martinez
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
CHiPs
1977
as Patti Poncherello
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Maria
For the People
2002
as Judge
Movies (14)
Howard
2018
as Maria (archive footage)
Protocol
1984
as Donna
Smile
1975
as Maria
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
as Neighbor
The Choirboys
1977
as Carrier 2's Wife
In the Best Interest of the Child
1990
as Carla
Dead on Arrival
2018
as Neighbor
In a Stranger's Hand
1991
as Paula
In Sickness and in Health
1992
as Nancy
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
1989
as Carla
Shell Game
1975
as Lola Ramirez
Promised a Miracle
1988
Good Luck
1997
as Peggy
PSI Factor
1980
About Maria O'Brien
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. With 22 credits spanning from 1975 to 2018, Maria O'Brien has appeared in 14 films and 8 TV shows.
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Most Popular Maria O'Brien Movies
- Howard (2018) — as Maria (archive footage)
- Protocol (1984) — as Donna
- Smile (1975) — as Maria
- The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) — as Neighbor
- The Choirboys (1977) — as Carrier 2's Wife
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