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Margaret O'Brien

Margaret O'Brien

Actor · born 15 January 1937 · San Diego, California, USA

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. In her later career, she appeared on stage and in supporting film roles.

She was born Angela Maxine O'Brien; (she later changed her name to Margaret following the success of the film Journey for Margaret, in which she played the title role). Her father Lawrence O'Brien, a circus performer, died before she was born.[1]; Margaret's mother, Gladys Flores, was a well-known flamenco dancer who often performed with her sister Marissa, also a dancer. Margaret is of half-Irish and half-Spanish ancestry.

Where to start: Little Women (1949).

As actor 47

TV shows 6

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Margaret O'Brien movie?

By viewer score, Little Women (1949) at 7.4/10.

What are Margaret O'Brien’s most popular movies?

Meet Me in St. Louis, Little Women, Jane Eyre.

How many movies has Margaret O'Brien made?

47 films on TMDB, 47 as actor.

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