Maria O'Brien
Biography
Maria O'Brien works in acting. Born August 14, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- The Love Boat (1977) as Rita Almerez
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lt. Abbe Esposito
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Club Manager Applicant
- Matlock (1986) as Juanita Martinez
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game")
- CHiPs (1977) as Patti Poncherello
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Fortune Teller
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Maria
- For the People (2002) as Judge
- The Choirboys (1977) as Carrier 2's Wife
- Smile (1975) as Maria
- Protocol (1984) as Donna
- Howard (2018) as Maria (archive footage)
- The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981) as Neighbor
- In a Stranger's Hand (1991) as Paula
- In the Best Interest of the Child (1990) as Carla
- Shell Game (1975) as Lola Ramirez
- Good Luck (1997) as Peggy
- Promised a Miracle (1988)
- Dead on Arrival (2018) as Neighbor
- In Sickness and in Health (1992) as Nancy
- PSI Factor (1980)
- Your Mother Wears Combat Boots (1989) as Carla
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maria O'Brien best known for?
Maria O'Brien is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Love Boat (1977), Murder, She Wrote (1984), Magnum, P.I. (1980), Amsterdamned (1988).
When and where was Maria O'Brien born?
Maria O'Brien was born on August 14, 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Maria O'Brien have?
Maria O'Brien has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2018.
What is Maria O'Brien's background in cinema and television?
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 4...
Maria O'Brien by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Jack & Jill (1999) as Fortune Teller — aged about 48
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lt. Abbe Esposito — aged about 33
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Club Manager Applicant — aged about 29
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction (1997) as Paranormal Investigator (segment "The Chess Game") — aged about 46
- Matlock (1986) as Juanita Martinez — aged about 35
- CHiPs (1977) as Patti Poncherello — aged about 26
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