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Acting
Eileen O'Brien
Eileen O'Brien is best known for Sherlock Holmes, EastEnders, Casualty and Not Going Out. Eileen O'Brien was born on December 4, 1945. Eileen O'Brien is 80 years old (born December 4, 1945).
- Born
- December 4, 1945 (80 years old)
- Place of birth
- Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2026The CageNanna
- 2021Goldie's OldiesEsther
- 2018Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private InvestigatorsEnid Kascar
- 2016Houdini & DoyleSister Fabian
- 2009Moving OnAnne
- 2006New Street LawMrs Johnson
- 2006Not Going OutMargaret
- 2003The RoyalJune Smith
- 2003Eyes DownMrs Wilkinson
- 2001Merseybeat
- 1999Holby CityElizabeth Sagar
- 1999The ViceSheila Fitzsimmons
- 1995Hearts and MindsAnnie Kinsella
- 1995ChillerMrs Ellis
- 1993Peak PracticeMrs. Haines
- 1992HeartbeatMrs. Maskell
- 1992A Touch of FrostMrs Hockey
- 1991In Suspicious CircumstancesKate Noakes
- 1987WatchingEnid
- 1987Rockliffe's BabiesEileen O'Dowd
- 1986CasualtyBeryl Rice
- 1985EastEndersMary's mother
- 1984Sherlock HolmesMrs Carter
- 1984ScullyMrs O'Gorman
- 1982Boys from the BlackstuffFreda Dean
- 1978Pickersgill PeopleBeryl Bunn
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Eileen O'Brien been in?
Eileen O'Brien is best known for Sherlock Holmes, EastEnders, Casualty and Not Going Out.
When was Eileen O'Brien born?
Eileen O'Brien was born on December 4, 1945. ( Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK)
How old is Eileen O'Brien?
Eileen O'Brien is 80 years old (born December 4, 1945).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·