Maria O'Brien
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Howard
as Maria (archive footage)
2018
Smile
as Maria
1975
PSI Factor
1980
In a Stranger's Hand
as Paula
1991
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
as Carla
1989
In the Best Interest of the Child
as Carla
1990
In Sickness and in Health
as Nancy
1992
Protocol
as Donna
1984
Shell Game
as Lola Ramirez
1975
Promised a Miracle
1988
The Choirboys
as Carrier 2's Wife
1977
Good Luck
as Peggy
1997
Dead on Arrival
as Neighbor
2018
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
as Neighbor
1981
TV Appearances
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
1997
CHiPs
as Patti Poncherello
1977
The Love Boat
as Rita Almerez
1977
Murder, She Wrote
as Lt. Abbe Esposito
1984
Suddenly Susan
as Maria
1996
Magnum, P.I.
as Club Manager Applicant
1980
Matlock
as Juanita Martinez
1986
For the People
as Judge
2002