Celebrity Full Names: Actresses - O

1. Joan O'Brien

Joan O'Brien began her show-biz career while she was in high school, on a local TV music show in California with Tennessee Ernie Ford. Soon, she was a successful singer, and made the jump to acting. In about half the films she ever made, it appeared that Joan played a nurse. Perhaps her most ...

Joan Marie O'Brien JMO

2. Randi Oakes

Actress | Battlestar Galactica

Pretty, sunny, and appealing blonde looker Randi Oakes was born Betty Lee Oakes on August 19, 1951 in Sumner, Iowa. Her father owned a farm in Randalia, Iowa. Oakes was encouraged by her parents to leave her small town and pursue a modeling career in New York, after she won the Miss Iowa Model of ...

Elizabeth Lee Oakes ELO

3. Vivien Oakland

Actress | Gold Dust Gertie

This vivacious, platinum-blonde leading lady of silent screen comedy was a former Ziegfeld Girl (under her birth name 'Anderson'). The daughter of Norwegian immigrants, she appeared in vaudeville from early childhood and began in films in 1915. Two years later she made her debut on Broadway. From ...

Vivien Anderson VA

4. Margaret O'Brien

Actress | Meet Me in St. Louis

Born Angela Maxine O'Brien on January 15, 1937 in San Diego, California. Her film debut was one-minute shot in MGM's Babes on Broadway (1941). Her big moment came when she was cast in Journey for Margaret (1942). This film shot her into instant stardom and also resulted in Angela changing her name ...

Angela Maxine O'Brien AMO

5. Mariah O'Brien

Actress | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

Mariah O'Brien was born on June 25, 1971 in Dellroy, Ohio, USA. She is an actress, known for Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995), Being John Malkovich (1999) and The Mod Squad (1999). She was previously married to Giovanni Ribisi.

Mariah Waterfall O'Brien MWO

6. Virginia O'Brien

Actress | The Harvey Girls

Known to classic film fans by various nicknames--including Miss Deadpan, Frozen Face, and Miss Ice Glacier--this statuesque, dark-haired singer/actress carved a unique niche for herself on stage and screen by the hilarious Sphinx-like way she delivered a song. The daughter of the captain of ...

Virginia Lee O'Brien VLO

7. Erin O'Brien-Moore

Actress | Seven Keys to Baldpate

This fetching beauty, Erin O'Brien-Moore, started to attract notice on the Broadway stage before Warner Bros. signed her to a contract in the mid-30s. She played 'second leads' opposite many of the top stars on the lot, including Donald Cook in Ring Around the Moon (1936), Humphrey Bogart in Black ...

Annette O'Brien-Moore AO-M

8. Renée O'Connor

Actress | A Question of Faith

Renée O'Connor was born in Houston, Texas, to Walter and Sandra O'Connor (now Wilson), and raised in Katy, a Houston suburb. She attended Taylor High School and the Houston High School of Visual and Performing Arts. Renée has one older brother, Chris.

Renée appeared in commercials, including one for...

Evelyn Renee O'Connor

9. Una O'Connor

Actress | Bride of Frankenstein

Delightful character actress who held her own against such acting heavyweights as Charles Laughton, Boris Karloff, Tyrone Power, Barbara Stanwyck, and Sydney Greenstreet. Often cast by studio heads as comic relief thanks to her thick Irish accent and rubber-faced expressions, most notably in ...

Agnes Teresa McGlade ATM

10. Molly O'Day

Actress | The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come

Molly O'Day was born on October 16, 1911 in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come (1928), The Patent Leather Kid (1927) and Bars of Hate (1935). She was married to James Kenaston and Jack Durant. She died on October 22, 1998 in Avila Beach, ...

Suzanne Dobson Noonan SDN

11. Cathy O'Donnell

Actress | The Best Years of Our Lives

Born and raised in Alabama as Ann Steely, O'Donnell attended high school and college in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, then worked as a stenographer to finance a trip to Hollywood, where she was spotted by a talent scout, leading to her being signed to a contract by producer Samuel Goldwyn.

Recognizing ...

Ann Catherine Steely ACS

12. Rosie O'Donnell

Actress | A League of Their Own

Rosie O'Donnell was born into an Irish-American family in Commack, Long Island. She is the third of five children born to Roseann Teresa (Murtha) and Edward Joseph O'Donnell, an electrical engineer for the defense industry. Her mother died when she was 10. She said that she watched TV nearly 24 ...

Roseann Teresa O'Donnell RTO

13. Gail O'Grady

Actress | Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo

Gail Ann O'Grady an American actress and producer, is best known for her roles on television. Her roles include Donna Abandando in the ABC police drama NYPD Blue, and Helen Pryor in the NBC drama series American Dreams. O'Grady is also well known for her lead roles in a number of television movies....

Gail Ann O'Grady GAO

14. Lani O'Grady

Actress | Eight Is Enough

Although Lani O'Grady retired from acting in the '80s to become a talent agent like her mother, she had long secured her place in the TV Land pantheon as Mary, the brainiac wannabe doctor in Eight Is Enough (1977)'s expansive Bradford brood. The dramedy, starring Dick Van Patten as a newspaper ...

Lanita Rose Agrati LRA

15. Catherine O'Hara

Actress | A Mighty Wind

Canadian actress, writer, and comedian, Catherine O'Hara gained recognition as one of the original cast members on the Canadian television sketch comedy show SCTV (1976). On the series, she impersonated the likes of Lucille Ball, Tammy Faye Bakker, Gilda Radner, Katharine Hepburn, and Brooke Shields...

Catherine Anne O'Hara CAO

16. Jenny O'Hara

Actress | Devil

Jenny O'Hara was born in Sonora, California, USA. Jenny is an actor and director, known for Devil (2010), Mystic River (2003) and Extract (2009). Jenny has been married to Nick Ullett since July 20, 1986. They have two children. Jenny was previously married to August Dorr Watkins II.

Patricia Joanne O'Hara PJO

17. Maureen O'Hara

Actress | The Quiet Man

In America, the early performing arts accomplishments of young Maureen FitzSimons (who we know as Maureen O'Hara) would definitely have put her in the child prodigy category. However, for a child of Irish heritage surrounded by gifted parents and family, these were very natural traits. Maureen made...

Maureen Fitzsimons MF

18. Carol Ohmart

Actress | House on Haunted Hill

She was one of a bevy of sexy blondes shuffled about in 50s films, thrust into the limelight by ambitious movie studios as possible contenders to Marilyn Monroe's uncooperative pedestal. Almost none of these ladies managed to even step up to the plate when it came to the powerful allure of "La ...

Armelia Carol Ohmart ACO

19. Tricia O'Kelley

Actress | The Mick

Tricia O'Kelley began her acting career in Chicago, where she appeared in numerous television commercials, including spots for McDonald's, Budweiser and Sears. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin, Madison (where she studied TV and film production), she returned to Chicago to continue ...

Patricia Beth O'Kelley PBO

20. Larisa Oleynik

Actress | 10 Things I Hate About You

Larisa Oleynik was born in Santa Clara County, California, to Lorraine (Allen), a nurse, and Roman Oleynik, an anesthesiologist. Her father is of Ukrainian and Rusyn descent.

Larisa's big break came when she was eight. She had gotten the part of young Cosette in a production of "Les Misérables". Her...

Larisa Romanovna Oleynik LRO

21. Liz Olin

Actress | Killing Season

Liz Olin was born on December 21, 1988 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. She is an actress, known for Killing Season (2013), When in Rome (2010) and God of Love (2010).

Elizabeth Rosemary Virginia Olin ERVO

22. Ingrid Oliu

Actress | Flatliners

Ingrid Oliu was born in Boyle Heights and raised in Nicaragua, Central America. She has lived in California since 1978. She is best known for her role as "Lupe La Gordita" from the Academy Award nominated film, Stand And Deliver, Warner Brothers. She was Estela in the film Real Women Have Curves ...

Ingrid Fatima Oliu Morales IFOM

23. Edna May Oliver

Actress | Penguin Pool Murder

She was born Edna May Nutter, a child of solid New England stock, on 9th November 1883 in Malden, Massachusetts. The daughter of Ida May and Charles Edward Nutter, Edna was a descendant of the 2nd American president John Adams and his son, the 6th American president John Quincy Adams. In addition, ...

Edna May Nutter EMN

24. Susan Oliver

Actress | Star Trek

A fascinating aura of mystery seemed to surround the characters portrayed by blue-eyed blonde actress Susan Oliver, whose trademark high cheekbones, rosebud lips and heart-shaped face kept audiences intrigued for nearly three decades. She left a fine legacy of work in theater, motion pictures and ...

Charlotte Susan Gercke CSD

25. Nina Olivette

Actress | Musical Comedy Time

Nina Olivette was born on May 10, 1907 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Musical Comedy Time (1950), Not So Quiet on the Western Front (1930) and Queen High (1930). She was married to Harry Stockwell. She died on February 21, 1971 in New York City, New York, USA.

Elizabeth Margaret Veronica EMV

26. America Olivo

Actress | Friday the 13th

America Athene Olivo is an American actress and singer best known as a member of the band Soluna, for her roles in the films Bitch Slap (2009), Friday the 13th (2009) and Maniac (2012), as well as starring in the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Born in Van Nuys, California, she has ...

America Athene Olivo AAO

27. Ashley Olsen

Actress | Full House

Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American fashion designer, producer, author, businesswoman and former actress. She co-founded luxury fashion brands The Row, Elizabeth and James, and the more affordable lines Olsenboye and StyleMint with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen. She is also ...

Ashley Fuller Olsen AFO

28. Elizabeth Olsen

Actress | Martha Marcy May Marlene

Elizabeth Chase "Lizzie" Olsen (born February 16, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films Silent House (2011), Liberal Arts (2012), Godzilla (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and Captain America: Civil War (2016). For her role in the critically-acclaimed Martha ...

Elizabeth Chase Olsen ECO

29. Mary-Kate Olsen

Actress | It Takes Two

Mary-Kate Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American actress, fashion designer, producer, author, and businesswoman. She co-founded luxury fashion brands The Row, Elizabeth and James, and the more affordable lines Olsenboye and StyleMint alongside her fraternal twin sister Ashley Olsen. Olsen ...

Mary-Kate Jarnette Olsen M-KJO

30. Kaitlin Olson

Actress | Finding Dory

Born in Portland, Oregon, Kaitlin cultivated her passion for acting at the University of Oregon, where she got her Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. After her stint on stage, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally. She began at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood, training ...

Kaitlin Willow Olson KWO

31. Nancy Olson

Actress | Sunset Blvd.

Milwaukee-born Nancy Ann Olson was the daughter of Henry, a physician, and Evelyn Olson, and educated at the University of Wisconsin. Discovered on stage after transferring to California's UCLA, the pretty, peaches-and-cream blonde was quickly signed by Paramount Studios in 1948 and almost ...

Nancy Ann Olson NAO

32. Olivia Olson

Actress | Adventure Time

Olivia Olson was born on May 21, 1992 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress and writer, known for Adventure Time (2010), Love Actually (2003) and Red Nose Day Actually (2017).

Olivia Rose Olson ORO

33. Tatum O'Neal

Actress | Paper Moon

Tatum Beatrice O'Neal is an American actress and author. She is the youngest person ever to win a competitive Academy Award, winning at age 10 for her performance as Addie Loggins in Paper Moon (1973) opposite her father, Ryan O'Neal. She also starred as Amanda Wurlitzer in The Bad News Bears (1976...

Tatum Beatrice O'Neal TBO

34. Michelle Ongkingco

Actress | Blindspot

Brooklyn born actress, Michelle Ongkingco is a classically trained dancer proficient in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance. She received vocal training at Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and plays acoustic guitar. Michelle has studied various martial arts such as Shotokan and Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune ...

Michelle Ann Ongkingco MAO

35. Lupe Ontiveros

Actress | As Good as It Gets

Lupe Ontiveros was born on September 17, 1942 in El Paso, Texas, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for As Good as It Gets (1997), Selena (1997) and Chuck & Buck (2000). She was married to Elias P. Ontiveros. She died on July 26, 2012 in Whittier, California, USA.

Guadalupe Moreno GM

36. Melissa Ordway

Actress | 17 Again

Melissa Ordway was born on March 31, 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She is an actress, known for 17 Again (2009), A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011) and Ted (2012). She has been married to Justin Gaston since September 22, 2012. They have two children.

Melissa Pam Ordway MPO

37. Molly Orr

Actress | 7th Heaven

Molly Orr was born on January 15, 1986. She is an actress, known for 7th Heaven (1996), Even Stevens (2000) and Drake & Josh (2004).

Molly Elizabeth Orr MEO

38. Hayley Orrantia

Actress | The Goldbergs

Hayley Orrantia was born on February 21, 1994 in Arlington, Texas, USA. Hayley is an actor, known for The Goldbergs (2013), God's Not Dead 2 (2016) and Christmas Is Canceled (2021). Hayley has been married to Greg Furman since October 14, 2023.

Sarah Hayley Orrantia SHO

39. Haruka Orth

Actress | Uchôten hoteru

American born of Hungarian decent. Raised in various countries in Europe, doing stage acting from a young age. After seeing the Mitani Koki movie Radio no Jikan, Haruka moved to Tokyo. She now works in theater and television while living in Tokyo, Japan, as a specialist in the arts. Other movies ...

Ilonka Haruka Tatianna Orth IHTO

40. Vivienne Osborne

Actress | Two Seconds

Vivienne Osborne was born on December 10, 1896 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. She was an actress, known for Two Seconds (1932), Dragonwyck (1946) and Tomorrow at Seven (1933). She was married to Francis Worthington Hine. She died on June 10, 1961 in Malibu, California, USA.

Vera Vivienne Spragg VVS

41. Emily Osment

Actress | Hannah Montana: The Movie

Emily Jordan Osment was born on March 10, 1992 in Los Angeles. She is the younger sister of The Sixth Sense star, Haley Joel Osment. Her father Eugene is also an actor of some renown. Following in their footsteps, Emily started her acting career performing in several commercials, including a radio ...

Emily Jordan Osment EJO

42. Bibi Osterwald

Actress | As Good as It Gets

Bibi Osterwald was born on February 3, 1920 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. She was an actress, known for As Good as It Gets (1997), The World of Henry Orient (1964) and Producers' Showcase (1954). She was married to Justin Arndt. She died on January 2, 2002 in Burbank, California, USA.

Margaret Virginia Osterwald MVO

43. Muriel Ostriche

Actress | The Moral Deadline

Silent-film actress Muriel Ostriche was born in New York City on March 24, 1896. As a young girl she planned on becoming a schoolteacher, but that career fell by the wayside when, while still a high-school student, she was stopped on the street by director Christy Cabanne, who asked her to take a ...

Muriel Henrietta Oestrich MHO

44. Meredith Ostrom

Actress | Love Actually

Meredith Ostrom was born on February 18, 1977. She is an actress and producer, known for Love Actually (2003), 9 Miles Down (2009) and Played (2006).

Meredith Joy Ostrom MJO

45. Maureen O'Sullivan

Actress | The Thin Man

Of Irish, English, and Scottish descent, Maureen Paula O'Sullivan was born on May 17, 1911 in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland. Her father was Charles Joseph O'Sullivan, an officer in the Connaught Rangers, and his wife, the former Mary Fraser (or Frazer). She was educated at Catholic schools in ...

Maureen Paula O'Sullivan MPO

46. Cheri Oteri

Actress | Scary Movie

Cheri Oteri was born on September 19, 1962 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, graduating from Archbishop Prendergast High School, then moved to Los Angeles when she was 25, where she worked in Promotions for A&M records for 4 years and joined up with the ...

Cheryl Ann Oteri CAO

47. Maria Ouspenskaya

Actress | The Wolf Man

The daughter of a lawyer, Ouspenskaya studied singing at the Warsaw Conservatory and acting at Adasheff's School of the Drama in Moscow. She received her practical training as an actress touring in the Russian provinces. She later joined the Moscow Art Theatre. It was here that she first worked ...

Maria Alekseyevna Ouspenskaya MAO

48. Seena Owen

Actress | The Flame of the Yukon

Seena Owen was born in Spokane, WA, on Nov. 14, 1894. Her first film was A Yankee from the West (1915) under the name of Signe Auen, when she was 21. The following year she appeared (as "Attarea") in D.W. Griffith's epic Intolerance (1916). In 1919 she played Barbara Riggs in the well-received A ...

Signe Auen SA