Mariah O'Brien

Mariah Waterfall O'Brien (born June 25, 1971)[1] is an American interior designer and former actress and model.[2] She made her film debut in the drama Gas, Food, Lodging (1992) and later appeared in the horror film Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers (1995). O'Brien also appeared on the cover of Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt.

Mariah O'Brien
Born
Mariah Waterfall O'Brien

(1971-06-25) June 25, 1971
Dellroy, Ohio, U.S.
OccupationActress, model, interior designer
Years active1992–2006
Spouse(s)
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(
m. 1997; div. 2001)
Children1

Early life

O'Brien was born on June 25, 1971, and raised in the small town of Dellroy, Ohio. Her parents were hippie musicians, and her middle name Waterfall was based on the Jimi Hendrix song.[2] The family later moved to Los Angeles, where O'Brien appeared in local theaters.[2] Her mother is actress Jackie O'Brien, with whom she appeared in the film Together & Alone.

Career

Acting

O'Brien has appeared in films such as Gas, Food Lodging, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, Being John Malkovich, Diamonds, Ticker, The Mod Squad, and Some Girl. Her television credits include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Charmed,[3] The Nanny, Once and Again and Courting Alex.

Modelling

O'Brien appeared on the cover of Spinal Tap's 1992 single "Bitch School".[4]

She is also featured on the cover of Alice in Chains' 1992 album Dirt.[4]

Personal life

O'Brien was married to actor Giovanni Ribisi from 1997 to 2001; they have a daughter together, Lucia Santina (born August 6, 1997).[5]

Since 2005, O'Brien works as an interior designer in Los Angeles and is the owner of Mariah O'Brien Interiors.[4][6][7]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1992Gas, Food LodgingIvy
1995Halloween: The Curse of Michael MyersBeth
1996Welcome Says the AngelWaitress
1996Kiss & TellEmma
1998Lone GreasersJezzabelShort film
1998Together & AloneBuffy
1998Some GirlThrift Store Cashier
1999The Mod SquadTiffany
1999Being John MalkovichGirl Creeped Out by Malkovich
1999DiamondsTiffany
2000Pussykat
2001Ordinary MadnessBetty
2001PuzzledAlexandra Norton
2001TickerDesperate Woman
2001Lovely & AmazingKevin's TV Co-Star
2004JamRoseShort film[8]

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1995Nowhere ManNurseEpisode: "Absolute Zero"
1996The NannyYoung Jewish WomanEpisode: "That's Midlife"
1998CharmedCyndaEpisode: "Thank You for Not Morphing"
1998Buffy the Vampire SlayerNancyEpisode: "The Wish"
1999G vs EMarci WelbiEpisode: "Men Are from Mars, Women Are Evil"
2001–2002Once and AgainBrandi2 episodes
2006Courting AlexLeahEpisode: "Big Client"
gollark: Oh yes, your """secure""" and ""impossible to manipulate"""" logging.
gollark: Swapping out the relevant n-space positions in its internal registers and translocating you was trivial.
gollark: You must remember that LyricTech™ equipment is universally outdated and insecure.
gollark: No you weren't. I swapped the illusion and the LyricLy instance running it. For purposes.
gollark: Yes.

References
  1. "Mariah Waterfall O'Brien". Moose Roots U.S. Census. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
  2. Parkyn, John (February 13, 2000). "Name Dropping". Sun Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Retrieved March 28, 2013.
  3. "Thank You for Not Morphing". imdb.com. Retrieved 5 April 2011.
  4. "Alice In Chains' 'Dirt': The Story Behind the Cover Art". Revolver Magazine. January 1, 2011.
  5. "Giovanni Ribisi Biography". Biography A&E. Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  6. Bowling, Mary Jo (March 27, 2017). "Interior designer's Los Feliz Spanish Revival home embraces the eclectic". Curbed Los Angeles.
  7. "Mariah O'Brien Interiors". mariahobrieninteriors.com.
  8. "Jam Cast Photos". flfilms.com. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
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