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