Mary O’Brien

Mary O’Brien was an American actress who is best known for Battling Butler, It Must Be Love, and The Rich Pup. Born on February 13, 1906, in Texas, USA, she passed away on April 30, 1996, in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Personal and Family Life

Mary O’Brien was the mother of Jimmy Greenspoon, the keyboardist for the band Three Dog Night, and the grandmother of keyboardist Jim Greenspoon. After moving to Hollywood, she roomed with the famous actress Joan Crawford. Mary had a brief romantic pursuit from Douglas Fairbanks Jr., but she was not interested in him and instead introduced him to her roommate, Joan Crawford.

Death and Legacy

Mary O’Brien left a significant mark in the acting world before her death in 1996. Her performances in several films have been remembered by audiences, and her family has continued her legacy in music and entertainment.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Battling Butler 1926-08-02 Battling Butler’s Wife
Moonlight and Cactus 1944-09-08 Amanda
So’s Your Uncle 1943-09-01 Herself
It Must Be Love 1926-08-22 Lois