Maria O'Brien
Acting
Born: 1950-08-14 in Los Angeles, California, USA
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
The Love Boat
Rita Almerez
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Abbe Esposito
Magnum, P.I.
Club Manager Applicant
Matlock
Juanita Martinez
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
Jack & Jill
Fortune Teller
CHiPs
Patti Poncherello
Howard
Maria (archive footage)
Suddenly Susan
Maria
Dead on Arrival
Neighbor
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Neighbor
Protocol
Donna
Smile
Maria
American Raspberry
Air Puerto Rico Stewardess
PSI Factor
The Choirboys
Carrier 2's Wife
In a Stranger's Hand
Paula
In Sickness and in Health
Nancy
Promised a Miracle
Shell Game
Lola Ramirez
In the Best Interest of the Child
Carla
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Carla
Good Luck
Peggy