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Maria O'Brien

Born August 14, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USADied February 24, 202614 films

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.

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Protocol posterFirst watchProtocol19845.5as DonnaA Washington waitress saves the Emir of Ohtar's life, launching her diplomatic career and a scandal.View film

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The Incredible Shrinking Woman poster5.4The Incredible Shrinking Woman1981

Filmography

14 films as actor
  1. 2018Dead on ArrivalNeighbor
  2. 1997Good LuckPeggy
  3. 1992In Sickness and in HealthNancy
  4. 1991In a Stranger's HandPaula
  5. 1990In the Best Interest of the ChildCarla
  6. 1989Your Mother Wears Combat BootsCarla
  7. 1988Promised a Miracle
  8. 1984ProtocolDonna
  9. 1981The Incredible Shrinking WomanNeighbor
  10. 1980PSI Factor
  11. 1977The ChoirboysCarrier 2's Wife
  12. 1977American RaspberryAir Puerto Rico Stewardess
  13. 1975SmileMaria
  14. 1975Shell GameLola Ramirez