Maria O'Brien
Acting
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Acting Credits
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
Howard
2018
as Maria (archive footage)
Dead on Arrival
2018
as Neighbor
For the People
2002
as Judge
Jack & Jill
1999
as Fortune Teller
Good Luck
1997
as Peggy
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Maria
In Sickness and in Health
1992
as Nancy
In a Stranger's Hand
1991
as Paula
In the Best Interest of the Child
1990
as Carla
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
1989
as Carla
Promised a Miracle
1988
Matlock
1986
as Juanita Martinez
Protocol
1984
as Donna
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Abbe Esposito
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
as Neighbor
PSI Factor
1980
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Club Manager Applicant
The Choirboys
1977
as Carrier 2's Wife
American Raspberry
1977
as Air Puerto Rico Stewardess
CHiPs
1977
as Patti Poncherello
The Love Boat
1977
as Rita Almerez
Smile
1975
as Maria
Shell Game
1975
as Lola Ramirez