Portrait of Margaret O'Brien

Margaret O'Brien

Bio: Margaret O'Brien (born January 15, 1937) is an American film and stage actress. Although her film career as a leading character was brief, she was one of the most popular child actors in cinema history
Born: Fri, Jan 15 1937
Birthplace: San Diego, California, USA
Margaret O'Brien is 87 years old
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Poster of Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story
Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story
Margaret O'Brien was
86 in Near Myth: The Oskar Knight Story
as 'Herself'.
Sun, Apr 09 2023
Poster of This Is Our Christmas
This Is Our Christmas
Margaret O'Brien was
81 in This Is Our Christmas
as 'Mrs. Foxworth'.
Thu, Nov 08 2018
Poster of Prepper's Grove
Prepper's Grove
Margaret O'Brien was
81 in Prepper's Grove
as 'Gigi'.
Mon, Oct 01 2018
Poster of Impact Event
Impact Event
Margaret O'Brien was
81 in Impact Event
as 'Amanda'.
Sat, Apr 07 2018
Poster of Halloween Pussy Trap Kill! Kill!
Halloween Pussy Trap Kill! Kill!
Margaret O'Brien was
80 in Halloween Pussy Trap Kill! Kill!
as 'Bridgette's Grandmother'.
Fri, Oct 27 2017
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Margaret O'Brien was
80 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
as 'Ms. Stevenson'.
Tue, Jan 31 2017
Poster of Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity
Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity
Margaret O'Brien was
78 in Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity
as 'Self'.
Sun, Sep 13 2015
Poster of A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
Margaret O'Brien was
74 in A Night at the Movies: Merry Christmas!
as 'Self - Interviewee'.
Tue, Dec 06 2011
Poster of Frankenstein Rising
Frankenstein Rising
Margaret O'Brien was
73 in Frankenstein Rising
Tue, Apr 20 2010
Poster of The Craven Cove Murders
The Craven Cove Murders
Margaret O'Brien was
65 in The Craven Cove Murders
as 'Fan'.
Fri, Oct 11 2002
Poster of Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
Margaret O'Brien was
65 in Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
as 'Self - Actress'.
Thu, Aug 01 2002
Poster of Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
Margaret O'Brien was
61 in Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 19 1998
Poster of Creaturealm: From the Dead
Creaturealm: From the Dead
Margaret O'Brien was
60 in Creaturealm: From the Dead
as 'Herself'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Hollywood Mortuary
Hollywood Mortuary
Margaret O'Brien was
60 in Hollywood Mortuary
as 'Herself'.
Thu, Jan 01 1998
Poster of Sunset After Dark
Sunset After Dark
Margaret O'Brien was
58 in Sunset After Dark
as 'Betty Corman'.
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of The Story of Lassie
The Story of Lassie
Margaret O'Brien was
57 in The Story of Lassie
as 'Self'.
Sun, Aug 14 1994
Poster of Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic
Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic
Margaret O'Brien was
56 in Meet Me in St. Louis: The Making of an American Classic
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Showbiz Goes to War
Showbiz Goes to War
Margaret O'Brien was
45 in Showbiz Goes to War
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1982
Poster of Hollywood’s Children
Hollywood’s Children
Margaret O'Brien was
45 in Hollywood’s Children
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Feb 24 1982
Poster of Amy
Amy
Margaret O'Brien was
44 in Amy
as 'Hazel Johnson'.
Fri, Mar 20 1981
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Margaret O'Brien was
37 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Death in Space
Death in Space
Margaret O'Brien was
37 in Death in Space
as 'Pam Rhodes'.
Mon, Jun 17 1974
Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
Margaret O'Brien was
35 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Vincente Minnelli
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Anabelle Lee
Anabelle Lee
Margaret O'Brien was
34 in Anabelle Lee
Fri, Dec 17 1971
Poster of The Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance
Margaret O'Brien was
34 in The Pledge of Allegiance
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Jun 08 1971
Poster of Split Second to an Epitaph
Split Second to an Epitaph
Margaret O'Brien was
31 in Split Second to an Epitaph
as 'Louise Prescott'.
Thu, Sep 26 1968
Poster of Heller in Pink Tights
Heller in Pink Tights
Margaret O'Brien was
23 in Heller in Pink Tights
as 'Della Southby'.
Tue, Mar 01 1960
Poster of Glory
Glory
Margaret O'Brien was
18 in Glory
as 'Clarabel Tilbee'.
Wed, Jan 11 1956
Poster of The Eyes of Two People
The Eyes of Two People
Margaret O'Brien was
15 in The Eyes of Two People
as 'Catherine McDermott'.
Thu, Oct 23 1952
Poster of Her First Romance
Her First Romance
Margaret O'Brien was
14 in Her First Romance
as 'Betty Foster'.
Fri, May 04 1951
Poster of The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden
Margaret O'Brien was
12 in The Secret Garden
as 'Mary Lennox'.
Sat, Apr 30 1949
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Margaret O'Brien was
12 in Little Women
as 'Beth'.
Thu, Mar 10 1949
Poster of Big City
Big City
Margaret O'Brien was
11 in Big City
as 'Midge'.
Thu, Mar 25 1948
Poster of Tenth Avenue Angel
Tenth Avenue Angel
Margaret O'Brien was
11 in Tenth Avenue Angel
as 'Flavia Mills'.
Fri, Feb 20 1948
Poster of The Unfinished Dance
The Unfinished Dance
Margaret O'Brien was
10 in The Unfinished Dance
as ''Meg' Merlin'.
Fri, Sep 19 1947
Poster of Three Wise Fools
Three Wise Fools
Margaret O'Brien was
9 in Three Wise Fools
as 'Sheila O'Monahan'.
Thu, Sep 26 1946
Poster of Bad Bascomb
Bad Bascomb
Margaret O'Brien was
9 in Bad Bascomb
as 'Emmy'.
Sun, May 26 1946
Poster of Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
Margaret O'Brien was
8 in Our Vines Have Tender Grapes
as 'Selma Jacobson'.
Thu, Sep 06 1945
Poster of Music for Millions
Music for Millions
Margaret O'Brien was
7 in Music for Millions
as 'Mike'.
Mon, Dec 18 1944
Poster of Meet Me in St. Louis
Meet Me in St. Louis
Margaret O'Brien was
7 in Meet Me in St. Louis
as '"Tootie" Smith'.
Tue, Nov 28 1944
Poster of The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost
Margaret O'Brien was
7 in The Canterville Ghost
as 'Lady Jessica de Canterville'.
Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Margaret O'Brien was
6 in Twenty Years After
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre
Margaret O'Brien was
6 in Jane Eyre
as 'Adele Varens'.
Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Lost Angel
Lost Angel
Margaret O'Brien was
6 in Lost Angel
as 'Alpha'.
Thu, Dec 23 1943
Poster of Madame Curie
Madame Curie
Margaret O'Brien was
6 in Madame Curie
as 'Irene Curie - Age 5'.
Thu, Dec 16 1943
Poster of Thousands Cheer
Thousands Cheer
Margaret O'Brien was
6 in Thousands Cheer
as 'Customer in Red Skelton Skit'.
Mon, Sep 13 1943
Poster of Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
Margaret O'Brien was
6 in Dr. Gillespie's Criminal Case
as 'Margaret'.
Sat, May 08 1943
Poster of You, John Jones!
You, John Jones!
Margaret O'Brien was
5 in You, John Jones!
as 'Daughter'.
Thu, Jan 14 1943
Poster of Journey for Margaret
Journey for Margaret
Margaret O'Brien was
5 in Journey for Margaret
as 'Margaret'.
Thu, Dec 17 1942
Poster of Babes on Broadway
Babes on Broadway
Margaret O'Brien was
4 in Babes on Broadway
as 'Maxine (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Love Is in Bel Air
Love Is in Bel Air
Margaret O'Brien will be
87+ in Love Is in Bel Air
as 'Vivienne'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
Margaret O'Brien was
59+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The New Lassie
The New Lassie
Margaret O'Brien was
52+ in The New Lassie
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1989
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Margaret O'Brien was
47+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Jane'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Tales from the Darkside
Tales from the Darkside
Margaret O'Brien was
47+ in Tales from the Darkside
as 'Mildred Webster'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Margaret O'Brien was
45+ in Hotel
as 'Martha Connelly'.
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Margaret O'Brien was
32+ in Marcus Welby, M.D.
as 'Neva Phillips'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Margaret O'Brien was
31+ in Adam-12
as 'Mrs. Pendleton'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Margaret O'Brien was
30+ in Ironside
as 'Louise Prescott'.
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Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
Margaret O'Brien was
30+ in The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Feb 05 1967
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Margaret O'Brien was
26+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as 'Anne Lipscott'.
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Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Combat!
Combat!
Margaret O'Brien was
25+ in Combat!
as 'Marianne Fraisnet'.
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Tue, Oct 02 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Margaret O'Brien was
25+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Margaret O'Brien was
24+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
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Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
Margaret O'Brien was
24+ in Dr. Kildare
as 'Nurse Lori Palmer'.
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Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Aquanauts
The Aquanauts
Margaret O'Brien was
23+ in The Aquanauts
as 'Ellen Marstand'.
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Wed, Sep 14 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Margaret O'Brien was
22+ in Adventures in Paradise
as 'Phyllis Willoughby'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
Margaret O'Brien was
22+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson
as 'Jean'.
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Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Margaret O'Brien was
21+ in Rawhide
as 'Betsy Stauffer'.
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Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Margaret O'Brien was
20+ in Perry Mason
as 'Virginia Trent'.
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Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Wagon Train
Wagon Train
Margaret O'Brien was
20+ in Wagon Train
as 'Julie Revere'.
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Wed, Sep 18 1957
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Margaret O'Brien was
19+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Singer'.
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Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
Margaret O'Brien was
18+ in Matinee Theater
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Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of Hollywood Preview
Hollywood Preview
Margaret O'Brien was
18+ in Hollywood Preview
as 'Self'.
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Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Margaret O'Brien was
17+ in Climax!
as 'Kathy Fathian, Chip, Angie Hawley'.
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Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Margaret O'Brien was
16+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
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Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Margaret O'Brien was
16+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Sarah Trask'.
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Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Margaret O'Brien was
13+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Margaret, Laura, Elaine, Self - Intermission Guest'.
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Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Margaret O'Brien was
13+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
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Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Margaret O'Brien was
13+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as 'Ginny'.
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Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Margaret O'Brien was
11+ in Studio One
as ', Julie Denton, Jenny Walker'.
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Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Margaret O'Brien was
11+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
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Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Margaret O'Brien was
10+ in Kraft Television Theatre
First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947