Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Hara
Maureen O'Harawas an Irish actress and singer. The famously red-headed O'Hara was known for her beauty and playing fiercely passionate but sensible heroines, often in westerns and adventure films. She worked on numerous occasions with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne, and was one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood...
NationalityIrish
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth17 August 1920
CityRanelagh, Ireland
CountryIreland
The Parent Trap gave my career another boost, starring in family comedies.
I spent a great deal of time with Che Guevara while I was in Havana. I believe he was far less a mercenary than he was a freedom fighter.
To be part of the creation, I must act humbly. I'll take that over a goddess any day!
Above all else, deep in my soul, I'm a tough Irishwoman.
Henry Fonda gave me a spanking during a scene in Spencer's Mountain.
The Queen Mary was the most civilized and luxurious way one could travel to America in the late 1930s.
There's a terrible truth for many women in the picture business: Aging typically takes its toll and means fewer and less desirable roles.
I don't remember having a crush on a boy when I was a girl. I don't even remember my first kiss.
John Wayne was one of the greatest ambassadors for the United States that ever lived.
In the beginning it was all black and white.
The depth of John Candy's talent did surprise me. He was one of my all-time favorite leading men.
John Candy knew he was going to die. He told me on his 40th birthday. He said, well, Maureen, I'm on borrowed time.
Comedy is quite difficult, you have to be able to have fun and portray that sense of fun to the audience watching you.
Making movies is just like betting on horses at the racetrack.