Maureen O'Hara
Actress · Since 1939
Known for
A redhead of untamable temperament, the Dubliner Maureen O'Hara was the quintessential Technicolor heroine and a recurring muse of John Ford. She won audiences over in 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' and in the Christmas classic 'Miracle on 34th Street', but it is her chemistry with John Wayne in 'The Quiet Man' that defined her legend. She mastered both the adventure film, with 'The Black Swan', and the family melodrama, embodying a strong, defiant femininity uncommon for her time. Her combination of luminous beauty and combative character made her an inimitable star of classic Hollywood.
Maureen O'Hara
Actress · Since 1939
55 Movies · 2 Series
A redhead of untamable temperament, the Dubliner Maureen O'Hara was the quintessential Technicolor heroine and a recurring muse of John Ford. She won audiences over in 'The Ghost and Mrs. Muir' and in the Christmas classic 'Miracle on 34th Street', but it is her chemistry with John Wayne in 'The Quiet Man' that defined her legend. She mastered both the adventure film, with 'The Black Swan', and the family melodrama, embodying a strong, defiant femininity uncommon for her time. Her combination of luminous beauty and combative character made her an inimitable star of classic Hollywood.
Movies
Plays Doris Walker
Miracle on 34th Street
1947
Plays Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick
The Parent Trap
1961
Plays Katherine Gilhooley McLintock
McLintock!
1963
Plays Esmeralda
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1939
Plays Rose Muldoon
Only the Lonely
1991
Plays Mary Kate Danaher
The Quiet Man
1952
Plays Angharad Morgan
How Green Was My Valley
1941
Plays Martha Price
The Rare Breed
1966
Plays Lady Margaret Denby
The Black Swan
1942
Plays Mrs. Kathleen Yorke
Rio Grande
1950
Plays Shireen
Sinbad the Sailor
1947
Plays Mary Yellan
Jamaica Inn
1939
Plays Lady Godiva
Lady Godiva of Coventry
1955
Plays Martha McCandles
Big Jake
1971
Plays Mary O'Donnell
The Long Gray Line
1955
Plays Peggy Hobbs
Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation
1962
Plays Dell McGuire
Kangaroo
1952
Plays Judy
Dance, Girl, Dance
1940
Plays Min Wead
The Wings of Eagles
1957
Plays Claire - daughter of Athos
At Sword's Point
1952
Plays Beatrice Severn
Our Man in Havana
1960
Plays Louise Martin
This Land Is Mine
1943
Plays Spitfire Stevens
Against All Flags
1952
Plays Moira
The Battle of the Villa Fiorita
1965
Plays Tacey King
Sitting Pretty
1948
Plays Olivia Spencer
Spencer's Mountain
1963
Plays Princess Marjan
Bagdad
1949
Plays Marian Washburn
A Woman's Secret
1949
Plays Kate Maxwell
The Redhead from Wyoming
1953
Plays Elaine Corwin
War Arrow
1953
Plays Katie Howard
Comanche Territory
1950
Plays Princess Tanya
Flame of Araby
1951
Plays Odalie D'Arceneaux
The Foxes of Harrow
1947
Plays Lolita O'Shea
They Met in Argentina
1941
Plays Mary Carter
To the Shores of Tripoli
1942
Plays Julie Beck Weatherly
Sentimental Journey
1946
Plays Toni Donne
The Fallen Sparrow
1943
Plays Kit Tilden
The Deadly Companions
1961
Plays Sylvia Merrill
Lisbon
1956
Plays Contessa Francesca
The Spanish Main
1945
Plays Joanna Dana
Malaga
1954
Plays Valentine Lee
Immortal Sergeant
1943
Plays Elizabeth Cooper
Father Was a Fullback
1949
Plays Katherine 'Kitten' Hilliard
Do You Love Me
1946
Plays Sydney Fairfield
A Bill of Divorcement
1940
Plays Carolyn Bainbridge
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
Plays Adelaide 'Addie' Culver
The Forbidden Street
1949
Plays Karen Harrison
The Magnificent Matador
1955
Plays Gräfin D'Arneau
Tripoli
1950
Plays Louisa Frederici
Buffalo Bill
1944
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John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man
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Only the Lonely
Rose Muldoon
1991
Big Jake
Martha McCandles
1971
How Do I Love Thee?
Elsie Waltz
1970
The Rare Breed
Martha Price
1966
The Battle of the Villa Fiorita
Moira
1965
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self - Hostess
1964Season 7
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Susanna Cibber
1963Season 13
McLintock!
Katherine Gilhooley McLintock
1963
Spencer's Mountain
Olivia Spencer
1963
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maureen O'Hara still alive?
Maureen O'Hara passed away on October 24, 2015 at age 95.
What are the most famous roles of Maureen O'Hara?
Maureen O'Hara is best known for roles in Miracle on 34th Street, The Quiet Man, How Green Was My Valley.
How many movies has Maureen O'Hara been in?
Over a 77-year career (since 1938), Maureen O'Hara has appeared in 55 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Maureen O'Hara's first movie?
The career of Maureen O'Hara began with Kicking the Moon Around (1938).
What is Maureen O'Hara's most recent movie or series?
Maureen O'Hara's most recent release is John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man, which premiered on June 15, 2012.
What TV shows has Maureen O'Hara appeared in?
On television, Maureen O'Hara has appeared in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, What's My Line?, The Ed Sullivan Show, Golden Globe Awards.
Maureen O'Hara
1920-08-17 · Ranelagh, County Dublin, Ireland
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.