Personal Info
Maria O'Brian
Maria O'Brien
Acting
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
Filmography
Movies
Howard
as Maria (archive footage)
Dead on Arrival
as Neighbor
Good Luck
as Peggy
In Sickness and in Health
as Nancy
In a Stranger's Hand
as Paula
In the Best Interest of the Child
as Carla
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
as Carla
Promised a Miracle
Protocol
as Donna
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
as Neighbor
TV Shows
For the People
as Judge · 1 ep.
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") · 1 ep.
Suddenly Susan
as Maria · 1 ep.
Matlock
as Juanita Martinez · 2 ep.
Murder, She Wrote
as Lt. Abbe Esposito · 1 ep.
Magnum, P.I.
as Club Manager Applicant · 1 ep.
The Love Boat
as Rita Almerez · 1 ep.
CHiPs
as Patti Poncherello · 1 ep.