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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.

Known for

Howard
Howard
2018 • Maria (archive footage)
Dead on Arrival
Dead on Arrival
2018 • Neighbor
Good Luck
Good Luck
1997 • Peggy
In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health
1992 • Nancy
In a Stranger's Hand
In a Stranger's Hand
1991 • Paula
In the Best Interest of the Child
In the Best Interest of the Child
1990 • Carla
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
1989 • Carla
Promised a Miracle
Promised a Miracle
1988

Full filmography

Howard
Howard
2018 • Maria (archive footage)
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Dead on Arrival
Dead on Arrival
2018 • Neighbor
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Good Luck
Good Luck
1997 • Peggy
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Protocol
Protocol
1984 • Donna
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The Choirboys
The Choirboys
1977 • Carrier 2's Wife
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Smile
Smile
1975 • Maria
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Shell Game
Shell Game
1975 • Lola Ramirez
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Maria O'Brien – Biography, Known For & Filmography