Edna O'Brien
- Known For
- Writing
- Born
- December 15, 1930 in Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland
- Died
- July 27, 2024
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 33 credits in database
Writing Born Dec 15, 1930 Died Jul 27, 2024 Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland 33 credits
Biography
Edna O'Brien works in writing. Born December 15, 1930 in Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland. Died July 27, 2024. Archytele tracks 33 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story
Hemingway
Edna O'Brien: Fearful... and Fearless
Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street
The Meaning of LifeWild DecembersWild Decembers · Writer
À mi-mots: Edna O'Brien
The Life and Loves of a She-Devil
The Rug · Original Story
The Country Girls · ScreenplayThe Country Girls · Novel
Love · Writer
Mrs. Reinhardt · AdaptationMrs. Reinhardt · Story
The Hard Way
Question Time
Mother Ireland
Playhouse · Writer
Then and Now · WriterOver · Writer
Zee and Co. · Writer
3 Into 2 Won't Go · Writer
Nothing's Ever Over · Writer
OmnibusHalf Hour Story · WriterTonite Let's All Make Love in LondonWhich of These Two Ladies Is He Married To? · Writer
I Was Happy Here · Screenplay
Girl with Green Eyes · NovelGirl with Green Eyes · Screenplay
The Wedding Dress · Writer
Armchair Theatre · Writer
Full Filmography
33 titles- Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story (2025) as Self
- Hemingway (2021) as Herself – Writer
- Edna O'Brien: Fearful... and Fearless (2019) as Self
- Anjelica Huston on James Joyce: A Shout in the Street (2017) as Self - Writer
- The Meaning of Life (2009) as Self
- Wild Decembers (2009) as Woman in church (uncredited)
- Wild Decembers (2009) Writer
- À mi-mots: Edna O'Brien (2004) as Self
- The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986) as Self
- The Rug (1985) Original Story
- The Country Girls (1983) Screenplay
- The Country Girls (1983) Novel
- Love (1982) Writer
- Mrs. Reinhardt (1981) Adaptation
- Mrs. Reinhardt (1981) Story
- The Hard Way (1980) as Kathleen
- Question Time (1979) as Herself - Panellist
- Mother Ireland (1976)
- Playhouse (1974) Writer
- Then and Now (1973) Writer
- Over (1973) Writer
- Zee and Co. (1972) Writer
- 3 Into 2 Won't Go (1969) Writer
- Nothing's Ever Over (1968) Writer
- Omnibus (1967)
- Half Hour Story (1967) Writer
- Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (1967) as Self
- Which of These Two Ladies Is He Married To? (1967) Writer
- I Was Happy Here (1966) Screenplay
- Girl with Green Eyes (1964) Novel
- Girl with Green Eyes (1964) Screenplay
- The Wedding Dress (1963) Writer
- Armchair Theatre (1956) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Edna O'Brien best known for?
Edna O'Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Nandalala (2010), Crime Story (1993), The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986), Love (1982).
When and where was Edna O'Brien born?
Edna O'Brien was born on December 15, 1930 in Tuamgraney, County Clare, Ireland. They passed away on July 27, 2024.
How many credits does Edna O'Brien have?
Edna O'Brien has accumulated over 33 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Edna O'Brien's background in cinema and television?
Edna O'Brien was an Irish novelist, playwright, poet, and writer for film and television.
Edna O'Brien by the numbers
33credits
24films
9TV series
1956–2025active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Life and Loves of a She-Devil (1986) as Self — aged about 55
- Omnibus (1967) — aged about 36
- Question Time (1979) as Herself - Panellist — aged about 48
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