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| ⚫ | O'Brien studied at the [[Central School of Speech and Drama]] in London,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shannon |first1=Sullivan |title=Maureen O'Brien Biography |url=http://www.shannonsullivan.com/drwho/bio/maureen-obrien.html |website=Doctor Who: A Brief History Of Time (Travel) |access-date=15 December 2023}}</ref> and returned to Liverpool after graduation in 1964 to become a founder member of the [[Everyman Theatre, Liverpool|Everyman Theatre]] company.<ref>{{cite web | last =Hickling | first =Alfred | title =Macbeth - review (footnote to the article from 13 May 2011) | work =The Guardian - Theatre | publisher =Guardian News and Media | date =25 May 2011 | url =https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2011/may/13/macbeth-everyman-liverpool-review | accessdate =12 December 2011 }}</ref> As well as acting, she worked as an assistant floor manager there. |
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[[File:P1070982 - Maureen O'BRIEN.JPG|thumb|right|O'Brien in 2009]] |
[[File:P1070982 - Maureen O'BRIEN.JPG|thumb|right|O'Brien in 2009]] |
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She played the part of [[Vicki (Doctor Who)|Vicki]] in 38 episodes of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' from 2 January to 6 November 1965, starring alongside [[First Doctor|the original Doctor]], [[William Hartnell]]. She has reprised the role in several [[Big Finish Productions]] ''Doctor Who'' audio plays. In 2022, 57 years after playing the role on screen, she appeared as Vicki in a short webisode made to promote the release of [[Doctor Who (season 2)|her first season]] on Blu-ray. She reprised the role again in the series ''Tales of the TARDIS''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doctor Who: Welcome to The Whoniverse where every Doctor, every companion and hundreds of terrifying monsters live |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/doctor-who-the-whoniverse-tales-of-the-tardis|website=BBC Media Centre|publisher=BBC|date=30 October 2023}}</ref> |
She played the part of [[Vicki (Doctor Who)|Vicki]] in 38 episodes of ''[[Doctor Who]]'' from 2 January to 6 November 1965, starring alongside [[First Doctor|the original Doctor]], [[William Hartnell]]. She has reprised the role in several [[Big Finish Productions]] ''Doctor Who'' audio plays. In 2022, 57 years after playing the role on screen, she appeared as Vicki in a short webisode made to promote the release of [[Doctor Who (season 2)|her first season]] on Blu-ray. She reprised the role again in the series ''Tales of the TARDIS''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Doctor Who: Welcome to The Whoniverse where every Doctor, every companion and hundreds of terrifying monsters live |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/doctor-who-the-whoniverse-tales-of-the-tardis|website=BBC Media Centre|publisher=BBC|date=30 October 2023}}</ref> |
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After leaving ''Doctor Who'' O'Brien found it difficult to find acting work on television, and worked as a supply teacher. Her next role was in the theatre, where she appeared in an [[Oxford Playhouse]] production of ''[[Volpone]]'' with [[Leo McKern]] and [[Leonard Rossiter]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://drwhointerviews.wordpress.com/category/maureen-obrien/ |title=Maureen O'Brien |publisher=Doctor Who Interview Archive |accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> |
After leaving ''Doctor Who'' O'Brien found it difficult to find acting work on television, and worked as a supply teacher. Her next role was in the theatre, where she appeared in an [[Oxford Playhouse]] production of ''[[Volpone]]'' with [[Leo McKern]] and [[Leonard Rossiter]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://drwhointerviews.wordpress.com/category/maureen-obrien/ |title=Maureen O'Brien |publisher=Doctor Who Interview Archive |accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> |
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In the early 1970s O'Brien lived and worked in Ontario, Canada. In 1971 she directed a production of [[Bertolt Brecht|Brecht]]'s ''[[The Caucasian Chalk Circle]]'' at [[Carleton University]]. She later returned to the UK. |
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| ⚫ | She had a recurring role as [[Morgan le Fay|Morgan]] in ''[[The Legend of King Arthur]]'' (1979) and as unit general manager Elizabeth Straker in the second season of ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' (1987). She made guest appearances in ''[[The Duchess of Duke Street]]'' ("Trouble and Strife") (1976), ''[[Taggart]]'' ("Forbidden Fruit") (1994), ''[[Cracker (British TV series)|Cracker]]'' ("The Big Crunch") (1994), ''[[A Touch of Frost]]'' ("Private Lives") (1999) and ''[[Heartbeat (British TV series)|Heartbeat]]''. In 1997 she appeared as Kirsten Holiday in "Jack in the Box", episode two of ''[[Jonathan Creek]]''. |
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| ⚫ | She had a recurring role as [[Morgan le Fay|Morgan]] in ''[[The Legend of King Arthur]]'' (1979) and as unit general manager Elizabeth Straker in the second season of ''[[Casualty (TV series)|Casualty]]'' (1987). She made guest appearances in ''[[The Duchess of Duke Street]]'' ("Trouble and Strife") (1976), ''[[Taggart]]'' ("Forbidden Fruit") (1994), ''[[Cracker (British TV series)|Cracker]]'' ("The Big Crunch") (1994), ''[[A Touch of Frost]]'' ("Private Lives") (1999) and ''[[Heartbeat (British TV series)|Heartbeat]]''. In 1997 she appeared as Kirsten Holiday in "Jack in the Box", episode two of ''[[Jonathan Creek]]''. |
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In 1974, she played Celia in "Panic", an episode of the BBC Radio series ''The World of Daphne du Maurier''. The 1980s saw her teaching acting workshops in the USA. She also made a rare film appearance in the comedy ''[[She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas]]'' in 1985, opposite [[Julie Walters]]. She received the ''[[Time Out (magazine)|Time Out]]'' Critic's Choice award for her production of Mike English's ''Getting In'' in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maureenobrien.co.uk/ |title=Maureen O'Brien – Author and Actor |publisher=Maureenobrien.co.uk |date=18 August 2008 |accessdate=8 May 2016}}</ref> |
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O'Brien has also written seven detective novels: ''Close-Up on Death'' (1989), ''Deadly Reflection'' (1993), ''Mask of Betrayal'' (1998), ''Dead Innocent'' (1999), ''Revenge'' (2001), ''Unauthorised Departure'' (2003) and ''Every Step You Take'' (2004); all feature the character of Detective Inspector John Bright.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maureenobrien.co.uk/books.php#Books|title = Maureen O'Brien – Author and Actor}}</ref> |
O'Brien has also written seven detective novels: ''Close-Up on Death'' (1989), ''Deadly Reflection'' (1993), ''Mask of Betrayal'' (1998), ''Dead Innocent'' (1999), ''Revenge'' (2001), ''Unauthorised Departure'' (2003) and ''Every Step You Take'' (2004); all feature the character of Detective Inspector John Bright.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.maureenobrien.co.uk/books.php#Books|title = Maureen O'Brien – Author and Actor}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:37, 15 December 2023
Maureen O'Brien | |
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 O'Brien in 2014 | |
| Born | Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Education | Central School of Speech and Drama |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1965–present |
| Known for | Doctor Who |
| Spouse |
Michael Moulds (m. 1968) |
| Family | Eileen O'Brien (sister) |
Maureen O'Brien is an English actress and author best known for playing the role of Vicki in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, although she has appeared in many other television programmes.
Early life
O'Brien was born in Liverpool.[citation needed] She attended Notre Dame School in that city, as well as the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.[2]
Career
O'Brien studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London,[3] and returned to Liverpool after graduation in 1964 to become a founder member of the Everyman Theatre company.[4] As well as acting, she worked as an assistant floor manager there.
She played the part of Vicki in 38 episodes of Doctor Who from 2 January to 6 November 1965, starring alongside the original Doctor, William Hartnell. She has reprised the role in several Big Finish Productions Doctor Who audio plays. In 2022, 57 years after playing the role on screen, she appeared as Vicki in a short webisode made to promote the release of her first season on Blu-ray. She reprised the role again in the series Tales of the TARDIS.[5]
After leaving Doctor Who O'Brien found it difficult to find acting work on television, and worked as a supply teacher. Her next role was in the theatre, where she appeared in an Oxford Playhouse production of Volpone with Leo McKern and Leonard Rossiter.[6]
In the early 1970s O'Brien lived and worked in Ontario, Canada. In 1971 she directed a production of Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle at Carleton University. She later returned to the UK.
She had a recurring role as Morgan in The Legend of King Arthur (1979) and as unit general manager Elizabeth Straker in the second season of Casualty (1987). She made guest appearances in The Duchess of Duke Street ("Trouble and Strife") (1976), Taggart ("Forbidden Fruit") (1994), Cracker ("The Big Crunch") (1994), A Touch of Frost ("Private Lives") (1999) and Heartbeat. In 1997 she appeared as Kirsten Holiday in "Jack in the Box", episode two of Jonathan Creek.
In 1974, she played Celia in "Panic", an episode of the BBC Radio series The World of Daphne du Maurier. The 1980s saw her teaching acting workshops in the USA. She also made a rare film appearance in the comedy She'll Be Wearing Pink Pyjamas in 1985, opposite Julie Walters. She received the Time Out Critic's Choice award for her production of Mike English's Getting In in 1986.[7]
O'Brien has also written seven detective novels: Close-Up on Death (1989), Deadly Reflection (1993), Mask of Betrayal (1998), Dead Innocent (1999), Revenge (2001), Unauthorised Departure (2003) and Every Step You Take (2004); all feature the character of Detective Inspector John Bright.[8]
References
- ^ "Maureen O'Brien".
- ^ "Actress in her own write". Free Library - Liverpool Echo. MGN and Gale, Cengage Learning. 18 January 2003. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ Shannon, Sullivan. "Maureen O'Brien Biography". Doctor Who: A Brief History Of Time (Travel). Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Hickling, Alfred (25 May 2011). "Macbeth - review (footnote to the article from 13 May 2011)". The Guardian - Theatre. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 12 December 2011.
- ^ "Doctor Who: Welcome to The Whoniverse where every Doctor, every companion and hundreds of terrifying monsters live". BBC Media Centre. BBC. 30 October 2023.
- ^ "Maureen O'Brien". Doctor Who Interview Archive. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "Maureen O'Brien – Author and Actor". Maureenobrien.co.uk. 18 August 2008. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
- ^ "Maureen O'Brien – Author and Actor".
