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