Maria O'Brien
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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
Credits
The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981)
as Neighbor
Howard (2018)
as Maria (archive footage)
Protocol (1984)
as Donna
Smile (1975)
as Maria
The Choirboys (1977)
as Carrier 2's Wife
Good Luck (1997)
as Peggy
In the Best Interest of the Child (1990)
as Carla
Shell Game (1975)
as Lola Ramirez
In a Stranger's Hand (1991)
as Paula
Promised a Miracle (1988)
Actor
In Sickness and in Health (1992)
as Nancy
PSI Factor (1980)
Actor
Dead on Arrival (2018)
as Neighbor
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots (1989)
as Carla