Biography
Eileen O'Brien is an English actress who has played a wide variety of roles in British television over many years. She appeared in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale as Beattie Dixon in 2013, having previously appeared in the show as teacher Bridget Burgess from 2006 to 2007.
From 1987 to 1988, O'Brien had a recurring role in the BBC soap opera EastEnders; she played Edie Smith, the mother of Mary Smith (Linda Davidson).
O'Brien has also appeared in The Crezz, Casualty, Doctors, The Royal, Where the Heart Is, Brookside, Heartbeat and Coronation Street. She later appeared in several films, including Between Two Women in 2000. In May 2009, she played Anne in the BBC miniseries Moving On. In 2013, she played Rita in the BBC comedy-drama Being Eileen. In January 2020, she appeared in an episode of the BBC soap opera Doctors as Jean Wadham.
Filmography
all 31
TV Shows 18
Movies 13
Goldie's Oldies (2021)
Majority (2020)
Sybil (2018)
Houdini & Doyle (2016)
Before Dawn (2013)
Between Two Women (2004)
The Royal (2003)
Fanny & Elvis (1999)
Holby City (1999)
Hearts and Minds (1995)
Peak Practice (1993)
The Last Vampyre (1993)
Angels (1992)
Heartbeat (1992)
A Month in the Country (1987)
EastEnders (1985)
The Practice (1985)
A Private Function (1984)
Scully (1984)
Sherlock Holmes (1984)
The Nation's Health (1983)
Runners (1983)
Boys from the Blackstuff (1982)
The Crezz (1976)
How We Used To Live (1968)
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GenderFemale
Birthday1945-12-04 (79 years old)
Birth Place Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
CitizenshipsUnited Kingdom
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