Acting · Los Angeles, California, USA · Born August 14, 1950
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
2018
as Maria (archive footage)
MovieDead on Arrival
2018
as Neighbor
For the People
2002
as Judge
TVJack & Jill
1999
as Fortune Teller
TVBeyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997
as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
MovieGood Luck
1997
as Peggy
TVSuddenly Susan
1996
as Maria
MovieIn Sickness and in Health
1992
as Nancy
MovieIn a Stranger's Hand
1991
as Paula
MovieIn the Best Interest of the Child
1990
as Carla
MovieYour Mother Wears Combat Boots
1989
as Carla
MoviePromised a Miracle
1988
TVMatlock
1986
as Juanita Martinez
MovieProtocol
1984
as Donna
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Abbe Esposito
MovieThe Incredible Shrinking Woman
1981
as Neighbor
TVMagnum, P.I.
1980
as Club Manager Applicant
MoviePSI Factor
1980
MovieThe Choirboys
1977
as Carrier 2's Wife
TVThe Love Boat
1977
as Rita Almerez
TVCHiPs
1977
as Patti Poncherello
MovieAmerican Raspberry
1977
as Air Puerto Rico Stewardess
MovieSmile
1975
as Maria
MovieShell Game
1975
as Lola Ramirez
