Maria O'Brien
Acting
1950-08-14 · Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
movieHoward
as Maria (archive footage) · 2018 · 6.8
movieDead on Arrival
as Neighbor · 2018 · 4.4
tvFor the People
as Judge · 2002 · 10.0
tvBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") · 1997 · 7.2
movieGood Luck
as Peggy · 1997 · 4.9
tvSuddenly Susan
as Maria · 1996 · 5.9
movieIn Sickness and in Health
as Nancy · 1992 · 4.0
movieIn a Stranger's Hand
as Paula · 1991 · 5.7
movieIn the Best Interest of the Child
as Carla · 1990 · 2.7
movieYour Mother Wears Combat Boots
as Carla · 1989 · 6.0
moviePromised a Miracle
as · 1988 · 5.3
tvMatlock
as Juanita Martinez · 1986 · 7.1
movieProtocol
as Donna · 1984 · 5.5
tvMurder, She Wrote
as Lt. Abbe Esposito · 1984 · 7.5
movieThe Incredible Shrinking Woman
as Neighbor · 1981 · 5.4
tvMagnum, P.I.
as Club Manager Applicant · 1980 · 7.3
moviePSI Factor
as · 1980 · 4.4
movieThe Choirboys
as Carrier 2's Wife · 1977 · 5.5
tvThe Love Boat
as Rita Almerez · 1977 · 6.3
tvCHiPs
as Patti Poncherello · 1977 · 6.9
movieSmile
as Maria · 1975 · 5.9
movieShell Game
as Lola Ramirez · 1975 · 4.5