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Margaret O'Brien

Margaret O'Brien - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 15, 1937
Age89
BirthplaceSan Diego, California, USA
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Margaret O'Brien's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationSilent Generation
Known ForStar of 'Meet Me in St. Louis' and prominent child actress in 1940s Hollywood.

Intro

Margaret O'Brien is an American actress best known for her work as a child star during the 1940s, particularly her acclaimed role in the classic film 'Meet Me in St. Louis.' She won a Juvenile Academy Award for her outstanding performances during this period.

Early Life & Background

Margaret O'Brien was born Angela Maxine O'Brien in San Diego, California, to a Spanish dancer mother and a circus performer father. She began her career in show business at a very early age, making her film debut when she was just four years old.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role in 'Journey for Margaret' (1942)
  • Famed performance as Tootie Smith in 'Meet Me in St. Louis' (1944)
  • Recipient of the Academy Juvenile Award in 1945
  • Appeared in films like 'The Canterville Ghost' (1944), 'Jane Eyre' (1943), and 'Little Women' (1949)

Trivia

  • Her birth name is Angela Maxine O'Brien.
  • Received the Juvenile Academy Award presented by Bob Hope.
  • Known for her emotional acting as a young child, often moving audiences to tears.
  • Remained one of Hollywood's best-known child actresses of the 1940s.

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How old is Margaret O'Brien?

Margaret O'Brien is 89 years old.

When was Margaret O'Brien born?

Margaret O'Brien was born the 15 January 1937.

Where is Margaret O'Brien from?

San Diego, California, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 15th, 1937, in brief:

  • Day of the week: January 15th, 1937 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_O'Brien
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Margaret-OBrien
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0639164/