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Joan O'Brien
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Joan O'Brien

1936 – 2025 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · Active 1955–1964

Joan O'Brien, an actress known for her work in the 1960s, delivers a compelling performance in Samar (1962). Set against a backdrop of intense emotional struggles, she embodies the character's fight for survival and connection. O'Brien's role in this film adds a layer of depth to the narrative, showcasing her ability to navigate complex themes within the cult and exploitation genres. Her contribution to Samar cements her place in the conversation around classic cinema and its exploration of human resilience.

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Samar

Samar

1962 ★ 5.9
as Cecile Salazar

Dr. Saunders is imprisoned on the island of Samar by politics. The military commander of the area need a doctor to help civilians move inland. The march will be tough; must fight headhunters and mosquitoes, in one of the densest jungles and dangerous. Along the way they discover a lost city in the jungle.

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Filmography

22 credits
1960s 14 credits
1964
Movie ★ 5.7
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1964
TV ★ 8.0
1963
Movie ★ 5.8
1963
We Joined the Navy as Lt. Carol Blair
Movie ★ 6.0
1962
Movie ★ 5.9
1962
Samar as Cecile Salazar
Movie ★ 7.0
1962
It's Only Money as Wanda Paxton
Movie ★ 6.2
1961
The Comancheros as Melinda Marshall
Movie ★ 6.7
1961
The Dick Van Dyke Show as Jane Leighton
TV ★ 7.6
1960
The Alamo as Mrs. Sue Dickinson
Movie ★ 7.1
1960
TV ★ 7.0
1960
The Chevy Mystery Show as Susan Hudson
TV ★ 6.8
1960
Surfside 6 as Linda Faris
TV ★ 6.3
1950s 8 credits
1959
Operation Petticoat as 2nd Lieutenant Dolores Crandall
Movie ★ 7.2
1959
The Deputy as Emily Price
TV ★ 6.5
1958
Handle with Care as Mary Judson
Movie ★ 8.2
1958
Bat Masterson as Dora Miller
TV ★ 6.1
1958
Bat Masterson as Eileen McDermott
TV ★ 6.1
1957
Perry Mason as Jill Fenwick
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Betty Roberts
TV ★ 7.7
1955
Cheyenne as Selma Dawson
TV ★ 6.1