Erin O'Brien, an American actress 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.
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.
Erin O'Brien gained recognition for her leading role in the 1958 made-for-TV film Girl on the Run, which served as the pilot for the television series 77 Sunset Strip. She appeared prominently in various television series during the 1950s and early 1960s, including Death Valley Days, The Asphalt Jungle, Colt .45, Maverick, Cheyenne, Sugarfoot, and Bat Masterson.
Her film work included roles in notable productions such as John Paul Jones and Onionhead. Her performance across both film and television established her as a familiar face in mid-twentieth-century American entertainment.
In addition to acting, O'Brien had a successful singing career. She was featured as a solo vocalist on The Steve Allen Show from 1956 to 1958, where her talents earned her the title of “Most Promising Femme TV Personality.” Her television appearances also included performances on The Eddie Fisher Show alongside famous guests such as Bob Hope and George Gobel.
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 John Paul Jones came with a noted salary of $25,000, which contributed to a $5,000 increase in her annual pay.
| Birth Date: | 17 Jan, 1934 |
| Age: | 86 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Los Angeles |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
