Maureen O'Hara - Actor Profile

Maureen O'Hara

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 17, 1920
Birth Place: Ranelagh, County Dublin, Ireland

About Maureen O'Hara

Maureen O'Hara (born Maureen FitzSimons, August 17, 1920 - died October 24, 2015) was a native Irish and naturalized American actress and singer, and a natural redhead, who became successful in Hollywood from the 1940s through to the 1960s. She was known for playing fiercely passionate heroines with a highly sensible attitude. She often worked with director John Ford and longtime friend John Wayne. She was one of the longest-lived stars from the "Golden Age" of Hollywood.

Maureen O'Hara Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maureen O'Hara reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maureen O'Hara's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 72% of Maureen O'Hara's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Red Pony, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maureen O'Hara Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maureen O'Hara's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Maureen O'Hara has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 John Candy: I Like Me Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2012 John Ford: Dreaming the Quiet Man Self Super Hit Similar →
2009 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2002 AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions: America's Greatest Love Stories Self Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Quiet Man: The Joy of Ireland Self Hit Similar →
2001 Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood Self Hit Similar →
2000 The Last Dance Helen Parker Super Hit Similar →
1998 Cab to Canada Katherine Average Similar →
1994 Perry Como's Irish Christmas Self Super Hit Similar →
1991 Only the Lonely Rose Muldoon Average Similar →
1973 The Red Pony Ruth Tiflin Super Hit Similar →
1971 Directed by John Ford Self (1992) Hit Similar →
1971 Big Jake Martha McCandles Hit Similar →
1966 The Rare Breed Martha Price Average Similar →
1963 McLintock! Katherine Gilhooley McLintock Hit Similar →
1963 Spencer's Mountain Olivia Spencer Hit Similar →
1962 Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation Peggy Hobbs Hit Similar →
1961 The Parent Trap Margaret 'Maggie' McKendrick Hit Similar →
1960 Our Man in Havana Beatrice Severn Hit Similar →
1960 Mrs. Miniver Mrs. Miniver Hit Similar →
1957 The Wings of Eagles Min Wead Average Similar →
1956 Everything But the Truth Joan Madison Super Hit Similar →
1956 Lisbon Sylvia Merrill Average Similar →
1955 The Long Gray Line Mary O'Donnell Hit Similar →
1953 The Redhead from Wyoming Kate Maxwell Average Similar →
1952 Against All Flags Spitfire Stevens Average Similar →
1952 The Quiet Man Mary Kate Danaher Hit Similar →
1951 Flame of Araby Princess Tanya Average Similar →
1950 Rio Grande Mrs. Kathleen Yorke Hit Similar →
1949 Bagdad Princess Marjan Average Similar →
1949 Father Was a Fullback Elizabeth Cooper Hit Similar →
1949 The Forbidden Street Adelaide 'Addie' Culver Hit Similar →
1948 Sitting Pretty Tacey King Hit Similar →
1947 Miracle on 34th Street Doris Walker Hit Similar →
1947 The Homestretch Leslie Hale Wallace Super Hit Similar →
1947 Sinbad the Sailor Shireen Average Similar →
1946 Sentimental Journey Julie Beck Weatherly Hit Similar →
1945 The Spanish Main Contessa Francesca Hit Similar →
1943 The Fallen Sparrow Toni Donne Average Similar →
1943 This Land Is Mine Louise Martin Hit Similar →
1942 The Black Swan Lady Margaret Denby Hit Similar →
1942 Ten Gentlemen from West Point Carolyn Bainbridge Average Similar →
1941 How Green Was My Valley Angharad Morgan Hit Similar →
1940 Dance, Girl, Dance Judy O'Brien Average Similar →
1940 A Bill of Divorcement Sydney Fairfield Hit Similar →
1939 The Hunchback of Notre Dame Esmeralda Hit Similar →
1939 Jamaica Inn Mary Yellan Average Similar →
1938 My Irish Molly Eileen O'Shea Super Hit Similar →
1938 Kicking the Moon Around Secretary Super Hit Similar →

Maureen O'Hara - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maureen O'Hara?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maureen O'Hara is "The Red Pony" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Maureen O'Hara acted in?

Maureen O'Hara has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maureen O'Hara?

Other notable films include "Perry Como's Irish Christmas", "Kicking the Moon Around", and "My Irish Molly".

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