Maria O'Brien
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Series
Murder, She Wrote
Lt. Abbe Esposito
1984
Series
The Love Boat
Rita Almerez
1977
Series
Magnum, P.I.
Club Manager Applicant
1980
Series
Matlock
Juanita Martinez
1986
Series
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
1997
Series
Suddenly Susan
Maria
1996
Series
CHiPs
Patti Poncherello
1977
Series
Jack & Jill
Fortune Teller
1999
For the People
Judge
2002
Film
Howard
Maria (archive footage)
2018
Film
The Incredible Shrinking Woman
Neighbor
1981
Film
Protocol
Donna
1984
Film
The Choirboys
Carrier 2's Wife
1977
Film
Smile
Maria
1975
Film
Dead on Arrival
Neighbor
2018
Film
Promised a Miracle
1988
Film
In a Stranger's Hand
Paula
1991
Film
In Sickness and in Health
Nancy
1992
Film
American Raspberry
Air Puerto Rico Stewardess
1977
Film
In the Best Interest of the Child
Carla
1990
Film
Shell Game
Lola Ramirez
1975
Film
Good Luck
Peggy
1997
Film
Your Mother Wears Combat Boots
Carla
1989
Film
PSI Factor
1980