Jenny O'Hara
Known for
Jenny O'Hara is an American character actress born in Sonora, California, a familiar face in television for over five decades. She has built a steady career playing recurring and guest roles across major dramas, including Ruby in 'The Good Doctor', Nadia's mother in 'Grey's Anatomy', and parts in 'Supernatural' and 'House'. On film she appeared as Esther Harris in Clint Eastwood's 'Mystic River'. Though rarely a headline name, her decades of dependable supporting work have made her one of American television's most enduring character players.
Jenny O'Hara
29 Movies
59 Series
Jenny O'Hara is an American character actress born in Sonora, California, a familiar face in television for over five decades. She has built a steady career playing recurring and guest roles across major dramas, including Ruby in 'The Good Doctor', Nadia's mother in 'Grey's Anatomy', and parts in 'Supernatural' and 'House'. On film she appeared as Esther Harris in Clint Eastwood's 'Mystic River'. Though rarely a headline name, her decades of dependable supporting work have made her one of American television's most enduring character players.
Movies
Plays Esther Harris
Mystic River
2003
Plays Dotty Dodge
Career Opportunities
1991
Plays Jane Kowski
Devil
2010
Plays Wendy Derleth
Wishmaster
1997
Plays Mrs. Schaffer
Matchstick Men
2003
Plays Marge Carpenter
If These Walls Could Talk 2
2000
Plays Mrs. Conners
How to Make Love to a Woman
2010
Plays Nathalie
Duck Butter
2018
Plays Kathy
Angie
1994
Plays Dorothy
30 Nights
2018
Plays Mrs. Hickey
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
2007
Plays Dancing Lady at First Party
The Last Married Couple in America
1980
Plays Julia
Two Weeks
2006
Plays Betty Bendix
Heart Beat
1980
Plays Celia
Forty Shades of Blue
2005
Plays Mrs. Nelson
At Home with the Webbers
1993
Plays Grandma Pruitt
Sassy Pants
2012
Plays Eleanor Magnus
Killing Eleanor
2020
Plays Ms. Jenson
The Sacred
2012
Plays Suzie
BFFs
2014
Plays Mrs. Martinelli
The Women's Room
1980
Plays Aunt Barbara (voice)
As High as the Sky
2013
Plays Dan's Mother (voice)
Pushing Dead
2016
Plays Extra
Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom
2003
TV Shows
Plays Dixie Randazzo
My Sister Sam
1986
Plays Dot
The Mindy Project
2012
Plays Janet Heffernan
The King of Queens
1998
Plays Miss Emily Mahoney
The Facts of Life
1979
Plays Bryna
Transparent
2014
Plays Nita
Big Love
2006
Plays Ruth Manly
Black Beauty
1978
Plays Almeda
Good American Family
2025
Plays Jean Warner
Dangerous Minds
1996
Plays Liz Garfield
Blind Ambition
1979
Plays Nanette
Franklin & Bash
2011
Plays June Pitlick
Perry Mason
2020
Plays Pam Scanlon
Beverly Hills, 90210
1990
Plays Ida Crawford
Roswell
1999
Plays Rhonda Sterling
ER
1994
Plays Sister Winifred Callahan
Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Plays Older Woman
Atypical
2017
Plays Sylvia Wringler
Party of Five
1994
Plays Enid
A Million Little Things
2018
Plays Sue Follett
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Dr. Sarah Evans
L.A. Law
1986
Plays Garland Duncan
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Fran
House
2004
Plays Amy Fogelson / Agnes Fowley
Remington Steele
1982
Plays Sandra Walkey
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Grammy Hart
Reba
2001
Plays Karen Silva
The Closer
2005
Plays Margaret Devine
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Principal Whitfield
Smart Guy
1997
Plays Frances Campbell
Cold Case
2003
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The Remedy
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The Remedy
Maria
2026
Film
A Good Death
Gertrude
2025
Film
Good American Family
Almeda · 5 episodes
2025–
TV
The Pitt
Candace O'Grady · 1 episode
2025–
TV
Shangri-La
Daphne Becker
2024
Film
We Are Gathered Here Today
Faye Stone
2022
Film
Killing Eleanor
Eleanor Magnus
2020
Film
Perry Mason
June Pitlick · 3 episodes
2020–
TV
Never Have I Ever
Dr. Keyes · 1 episode
2020–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jenny O'Hara and where are they from?
Jenny O'Hara is 84 years old, born on February 23, 1942 in Sonora, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jenny O'Hara?
Jenny O'Hara is best known for roles in Mystic River, Devil, Matchstick Men.
How many movies has Jenny O'Hara been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1975), Jenny O'Hara has appeared in 29 movies and 59 TV shows.
What was Jenny O'Hara's first movie?
The career of Jenny O'Hara began with Rock-a-Die Baby (1975).
What is Jenny O'Hara's most recent movie or series?
Jenny O'Hara's most recent release is The Remedy, which premiered on June 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Jenny O'Hara appeared in?
On television, Jenny O'Hara has appeared in The Good Doctor, Grey's Anatomy, Supernatural, House.
Jenny O'Hara
1942-02-23 · Sonora, California, USA
Patricia Joanne "Jenny" O'Hara (born February 24, 1942) is an American film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for her roles as Nita on Big Love (2006–2009), Janet Heffernan on The King of Queens (2001–2007), Dixie on My Sister Sam (1986–1988), She has been married to actor Nicholas Ullett since 1986; they have 2 children.