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Maureen O'Hara

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Biography

Maureen O’Hara (born 17 August 1920) is an Irish American film actress and singer. The famously red-headed O’Hara has been noted for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne. Her autobiography, 'Tis Herself, was published in 2004 and was a New York Times Bestseller.

Fact file

  • Born: Maureen FitzSimons 17 August 1920 (age 91) Ranelagh, Dublin, Ireland
  • Occupation: Actress/Singer
  • Years active: 1938–1973 1991–2000
  • Spouse: George H. Brown (m.1939-1941; annulled) Will Price (m.1941-1953; divorced) Charles F. Blair, Jr. (m.1968-1978; his death)

Read more about Maureen O'Hara at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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Pencil This In: Hear NoHo, 'Ladies Night' at Cinefamily and Sound Art at LACMA
LAist - News from LA, 2010-01-07 21:00:09
Photo by jasmith31 via LAist's flickr pool. NOHO It’s that time of the month, again: Hear NoHo, an evening of exploring the arts and new music scene in North Hollywood happens tonight from 6:30-11:30 pm at various galleries and locales. Listen to artists like: Melanie Silos, Alex Rhodes, Victoria Clemmons, ...

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