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.
Filmography (23 titles)
6.8MovieHoward
Maria (archive footage) · 2018
4.3MovieDead on Arrival
Neighbor · 2018
For the People
Judge · 2002
7.6ShowJack & Jill
Fortune Teller · 1999
7.2ShowBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") · 1997
4.9MovieGood Luck
Peggy · 1997
5.9ShowSuddenly Susan
Maria · 1996
4.0MovieIn Sickness and in Health
Nancy · 1992
5.7MovieIn a Stranger's Hand
Paula · 1991
2.7MovieIn the Best Interest of the Child
Carla · 1990
6.0MovieYour Mother Wears Combat Boots
Carla · 1989
5.3MoviePromised a Miracle
1988
7.1ShowMatlock
Juanita Martinez · 1986
5.4MovieProtocol
Donna · 1984
7.5ShowMurder, She Wrote
Lt. Abbe Esposito · 1984
5.4MovieThe Incredible Shrinking Woman
Neighbor · 1981
7.3ShowMagnum, P.I.
Club Manager Applicant · 1980
4.4MoviePSI Factor
1980
5.5MovieThe Choirboys
Carrier 2's Wife · 1977
6.3ShowThe Love Boat
Rita Almerez · 1977
6.8ShowCHiPs
Patti Poncherello · 1977
5.9MovieSmile
Maria · 1975
4.5MovieShell Game
Lola Ramirez · 1975