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<h2>Early Life and Family Background</h2>
<p>Erin O'Brien, an American <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_O'Brien_(actress)">actress</a> and singer, was born in 1934 in Los Angeles, California. She was the eldest of 14 children, with six sisters and seven brothers, including Michael, Tessy-Lou, Sheila, Vernon, Timarie, Kathleen, Eileen, Kevin, Mavourneen, Petrice, Tighe, Denis, and Sean. She was raised in Long Beach, California, where she began performing in civic clubs during her youth.</p>
<p>Discovered by a talent scout from a local Los Angeles TV station, O'Brien's early exposure to show business came through her work on Al Jarvis’s "Matinee Show," where she performed for three years.</p>

<h2>Acting Career: From Television to Film</h2>
<p>Erin O'Brien gained recognition for her leading role in the 1958 made-for-TV film <em>Girl on the Run,</em> which served as the pilot for the television series <em>77 Sunset Strip</em>. She appeared prominently in various television series during the 1950s and early 1960s, including <em>Death Valley Days</em>, <em>The Asphalt Jungle</em>, <em>Colt .45</em>, <em>Maverick</em>, <em>Cheyenne</em>, <em>Sugarfoot</em>, and <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_Masterson">Bat Masterson</a></em>.</p>
<p>Her film work included roles in notable productions such as <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Paul_Jones_(musician)">John Paul Jones</a></em> and <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onionhead">Onionhead</a></em>. Her performance across both film and television established her as a familiar face in mid-twentieth-century American entertainment.</p>

<h2>Musical Pursuits and Television Appearances</h2>
<p>In addition to acting, O'Brien had a successful singing career. She was featured as a solo vocalist on <em>The Steve Allen Show</em> from 1956 to 1958, where her talents earned her the title of “Most Promising Femme TV Personality.” Her television appearances also included performances on <em>The Eddie Fisher Show</em> alongside famous guests such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Hope">Bob Hope</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gobel">George Gobel</a>.</p>
<p>Her growing popularity led Warner Brothers to arrange riding lessons for her in preparation for western-themed roles. At one point, she earned $500 per week for her television work, and her role in <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Paul_Jones_(musician)">John Paul Jones</a></em> came with a noted salary of $25,000, which contributed to a $5,000 increase in her annual pay.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
<p>Erin O'Brien married fellow singer Jimmy Fitzgerald at Paso Robles, California, when she was 17 and he was 21. The couple had three children together, including a son named James Patrick born in Los Angeles. O'Brien temporarily retired from singing to focus on family life during this period.</p>
<p>O'Brien later filed for divorce from Fitzgerald, citing cruelty and requesting child support for their children. In 1962, she met Kanaan Awni, a graduate petroleum engineer. The two married in 1963 when she was 27 and he was 33. Together, they had two children, bringing her total to five.</p>

<h2>Later Years and Legacy</h2>
<p>Although she stepped back from the public eye, O'Brien's impact on mid-century American entertainment endured. Her career is documented in sources such as the "Glamour Girls of the Silver Screen" biography. Despite sharing a name with another <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_O'Brien-Moore">actress</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erin_O'Brien-Moore">Erin O'Brien-Moore</a>, she maintained her professional identity during her career.</p>
<p>O'Brien once shared that being away from her children was one of the most difficult aspects of her career, relying on her mother to help raise them during periods of travel. While her exact net worth is not publicly recorded, her contributions to television and film remain respected in the entertainment industry.</p>

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