Mariah O'Brien
American interior designer, former actress (born 1971)
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Mariah Waterfall O'Brien (born June 25, 1971)[1] is an American interior designer and former actress and model.[2] She made her film debut in the drama Gas, Food, Lodging (1992) and later appeared in the horror film Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). O'Brien also featured in the music video for the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne single No More Tears and appeared on the cover of Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt.
June 25, 1971
Mariah O'Brien | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mariah Waterfall O'Brien June 25, 1971 Dellroy, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actress, model, interior designer |
| Years active | 1992–2006 |
| Spouse | |
| Partner | Anthony Trae Carlson |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
O'Brien was born on June 25, 1971, and raised in the small town of Dellroy, Ohio. Her parents were hippie musicians, and her middle name Waterfall was based on the Jimi Hendrix song.[2] The family later moved to Los Angeles, where O'Brien appeared in local theaters.[2] Her mother is actress Jackie O'Brien, with whom she appeared in the film Together & Alone.
Career
Acting
O'Brien has appeared in films such as Gas, Food Lodging, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Being John Malkovich, Diamonds, Ticker, The Mod Squad, and Some Girl. Her television credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed, The Nanny, Once and Again and Courting Alex. She appeared as the primary character in the 1991 Ozzy Osbourne music video for "No More Tears".
Modeling
O'Brien appeared on the cover of Spinal Tap's 1992 single "Bitch School".[3]
She is also featured on the cover of Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt.[3]
Personal life
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Gas, Food Lodging | Ivy | |
| 1995 | Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers | Beth | |
| 1996 | Welcome Says the Angel | Waitress | |
| 1996 | Kiss & Tell | Emma | |
| 1998 | Lone Greasers | Jezzabel | Short film |
| 1998 | Together & Alone | Buffy | |
| 1998 | Some Girl | Thrift Store Cashier | |
| 1999 | The Mod Squad | Tiffany | |
| 1999 | Being John Malkovich | Girl Creeped Out by Malkovich | |
| 1999 | Diamonds | Tiffany | |
| 2000 | Pussykat | ||
| 2001 | Ordinary Madness | Betty | |
| 2001 | Puzzled | Alexandra Norton | |
| 2001 | Ticker | Desperate Woman | |
| 2001 | Lovely & Amazing | Kevin's TV Co-Star | |
| 2004 | Jam | Rose | Short film[8] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nowhere Man | Nurse | Episode: "Absolute Zero" |
| 1996 | The Nanny | Young Jewish Woman | Episode: "That's Midlife" |
| 1998 | Charmed | Cynda | Episode: "Thank You for Not Morphing" |
| 1998 | Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Nancy | Episode: "The Wish" |
| 1999 | G vs E | Marci Welbi | Episode: "Men Are from Mars, Women Are Evil" |
| 2001–2002 | Once and Again | Brandi | 2 episodes |
| 2006 | Courting Alex | Leah | Episode: "Big Client" |
