Maureen O'Hara
ActorAugust 17, 1920 — October 24, 2015

Maureen O'Hara

Ranelagh, County Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Maureen O'Hara (born Maureen FitzSimons, August 17, 1920 - died October 24, 2015) was a native Irish and naturalized American actress and singer, and a natural redhead, who became successful in Hollywood from the 1940s through to the 1960s. She was known for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne. She was one of the longest-lived stars from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.

Career at a glance

Active years

1939 — 1971
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Peak: 1960sTotal: 7 works
32yrs career
7films
Comedytop genre

Known for

Frequent collaborators

Filmography (7)

Martha McCandles

Katherine Gilhooley McLintock

Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick

Mary Kate Danaher

Mrs. Kathleen Yorke