Acting
Maria O'Brien
Also Known As: Maria O'Brian
Birth Date
August 14, 1950
Death Date
February 24, 2026
(passed away at 75)
Place of Birth
Los Angeles, California, USA
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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.
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Abbe Esposito
1984 • 1 episode
The Love Boat
Rita Almerez
1977 • 1 episode
Magnum, P.I.
Club Manager Applicant
1980 • 1 episode
Matlock
Juanita Martinez
1986 • 2 episodes
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
1997 • 1 episode
CHiPs
Patti Poncherello
1977 • 1 episode
Jack & Jill
Fortune Teller
1999 • 1 episode
Suddenly Susan
Maria
1996 • 1 episode
For the People
Judge
2002 • 1 episode
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Neighbor
1981
Howard
Maria (archive footage)
2018
In the Best Interest of the Child
Carla
1990
Smile
Maria
1975
In a Stranger's Hand
Paula
1991
In Sickness and in Health
Nancy
1992
Protocol
Donna
1984
The Choirboys
Carrier 2's Wife
1977
American Raspberry
Air Puerto Rico Stewardess
1977
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Carla
1989
Shell Game
Lola Ramirez
1975